Vaisala Thunderstorm Archive Processor  AP5000

The AP5000 is a lightning data management processor module that receives and stores real-time lightning data from the Vaisala Thunderstorm Central Processor CP8000 or CP7000. Vaisala Thunderstorm Information System operators use the AP5000 to archive their lightning data into Sybase®, a relational database manager. Users have easy and secured access to the archived data for use in their lightning display software and lightning analysis software. The Vaisala AP5000 also provides secured access to real-time lightning data.

Multiple users can simultaneously access lightning information for use in their Vaisala FALLS® Fault Analysis and Lightning Location System or custom lightning application software. The standard data format allows users to import lightning data into their weather display software that is configured to accept external data.