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WEATHER SERVICE BY MODEM
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation operates a
global weather information service that may be accessed
over ordinary telephone lines at no cost to the user,
except any long distance tolls.
WeatherMation, developed by Pan Am Weather Systems of
Minneapolis, under contract with the State of Wisconsin,
provides 24 modes of weather information from the National
Weather Service and the Federal Aviation Administration.
General weather information includes forecasts issued
four times daily by the National Weather Service and daily
extended forecasts for each state.
Specialized information for pilots includes National
Weather Service forecasts for selected airports issued
three times daily, forecasts issued four times daily for
selected international airports and flight planning
information.
WEATHERMATION IS THE FIRST SUCH SERVICE IN THE NATION!
Personal computers with modems may view and download
information from the system by dialing one of several
telephone numbers at various airports throughout the
state. All connections are at 300 or 1200 bits per
second, using eight data bits, no parity and one stop bit.
Connection may be accessed through over 40 terminals
in the state. Currently there are over 100 systems
Nationwide. Information may be obtained by calling Pan Am
Weather Systems direct at 1-800-367-6602, Ask for Tim
McLendon.
Graphics available are RADAR SUMMARY, 12/24 HOUR PROG,
36/48 HOUR PROG, DEPICTION, 250 MB ANAL. With more images
available upon reqest.
Other products available are:
WEATHERMODEM, WEATHERTRAK, DIAL UP RADAR, LIGHTNING
DETECTION, and CORPORATE QUALITY FLIGHT PLANNING.