Vaisala Global Lightning Dataset GLD360 is a service that provides real-time lightning data for accurate and early detection and tracking of severe weather. The data provided is generated by a Vaisala owned and operated world wide network. Detect lightning as it happens, anywhere: First truly global and accurate, real-time lightning coverage.  No data gaps - unlike satellites or radars. Sold as a service: No capital expenditure, no equipment, no maintenance. Deliverable in a week: Begin receiving data in a week and quickly provide better end-user service. Best accuracy: Outperforms all other long-range lightning detection systems, including satellites. Minimal day/night effect.

Lightning Data Information The GLD360™ dataset product includes delivery of global lightning data. The lightning data includes cloud-to-ground stroke information, cloud-to-ground flash information and survey level cloud lightning information. The lightning data file includes the following information (as a minimum): Date and Time (UTC with milliseconds accuracy) Latitude and Longitude (location) Peak amplitude (kA) Polarity (+/-) Lightning Data Format The GLD360™ data can be provided in various formats, including but not limited to the following: ASCII Binary (proprietary Type 97) XML Others as requested such as KML, BUFR, GRIB Lightning Data Delivery The GLD360™ data can be delivered in real-time (less than 88 seconds latency), near real-time (>2 minute bins) or in archive format (>24 hours). The delivery mechanism is via satellite in North America, secure shell Ethernet/internet (TCP/IP) or FTP. The GLD360™ Network Specifications Current flash detection efficiency greater than 70% in most areas of the Northern hemisphere and between 10-50% in the rest of the Southern hemisphere. This is the best available for any worldwide VLF/LF long range network. Median location accuracy of 10km or better Network uptimes nearing 99% Data feed uptimes of better than 99% Event timing precision of 1 microsecond RMS Peak amplitude measurements Polarity