WiFEX: Revolutionizing Fog Forecasting and Aviation Safety
The Winter Fog Experiment (WiFEX) has significantly improved fog forecasting at North Indian airports, minimizing disruptions and enhancing aviation safety. With a reliable prediction model, WiFEX, led by the IITM, is expanding its scope to additional airports, leveraging a decade's worth of comprehensive fog data.
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The Winter Fog Experiment, known as WiFEX, has transformed fog forecasting for North India's airports, offering a model that predicts fog events 18 hours in advance. This has led to reduced flight diversions and cancellations, benefiting airlines economically and enhancing passenger experience, officials announced.
WiFEX, launched at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport in 2015, recently marked a decade of significant breakthroughs in fog research. The project's advancements will extend to more airports through WiFEX-II, enhancing localized fog predictions crucial for aviation during North India's dense winter fog season.
Led by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) and supported by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, the project has set up extensive observational networks, improving safety and minimizing disruptions. The initiative's success demonstrates the profound real-world impact of targeted scientific research and advanced forecasting capabilities.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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