Skyward’s Vista platform produces forecasts of lightning probability and density, and lightning-ignited wildfire risk, helping teams see which areas and hours deserve closer attention.
The forecasts can inform preparedness planning, resource positioning, and operational briefings in advance of thunderstorms.
See how Vista worksLightning abatement uses aircraft to introduce conductive mineral fibres into selected developing storm cells.
The fibres help electrical charge redistribute within the cloud, encouraging more discharge within the cloud and reducing lightning that reaches the ground.
Operations target only the highest risk storms.
How lightning abatement worksLightning and ignition-risk forecasts can help risk managers identify periods of elevated risk, assess staffing needs, plan aircraft readiness, and decide where additional monitoring may be useful.
Risk managers consider the risk a storm poses to communities, infrastructure, and other priorities, along with wildfire conditions, storm development, flight safety, and regulatory requirements.
Read about Skyward’s lightning abatement, how we measure efficacy and what independent reviews have found about the technology and its environmental effects.
Review the evidenceTalk with our team about lightning and lightning-ignited wildfire risk management.