Vaisala presents the Vaisala Thunderstorm Tracking Software LTS2005, which displays real-time lightning in easy-to-use formats for monitoring thunderstorm cell development, assessing severity, and forecasting storm path and intensity. LTS2005 is designed for operations responsible for accurate forecasting and nowcasting over large areas ranging from several hundred to thousands of square kilometers: Meteorological and hydrometeorlogical agencies Air traffic management Electric power companies Forestry and land management agencies International airports Telecommunications networks Defense  LTS2005 is also appropriate for smaller operations focused on lightning risk management. Easy-to-interpret display modes, system settings, warning area definitions, and online help files can be handled by operators who are not trained as meteorologists.

System Configuration
Operating System				Windows® 2000 and XP
Communications Interfaces				TCP/IP
				Satellite receiver with term server
Contact your Vaisala Sales Representative for recommended system confi gurations along with turnkey installations that include workstations, communications and data services.
Lightning Data Source
Lightning data U.S. National Lightning Detection Network®, Canadian Lightning Detection Network, or from any lightning detection network using Vaisala Th understorm Central Processor CP8000 or CP7000 and preceding central processors LP (IMPACT) and CPS (SAFIR).