Prior to takeoff, pilots usually want the latest weather data so they can predict conditions along their intended routes. In Alaska, less data interpretation comes into play because pilots can now view real-time video images of where they're heading. For any pilot, it's a huge benefit to see exact images of the immediate destination -- especially in weather-tossed Alaska. Begun in 2000, the Alaskan Region Weather Camera Program now has about 60 cameras around the state, which send images to…
Weathercams Give Alaska Pilots Extra Data and Confidence
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