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.