Weather Information
Weather is a very important part of any shipping decision. Nothing can divert a shipment faster than an unforeseen weather delay, yet getting weather information that fits precisely with scheduling needs can be a difficult, time-consuming task.
Pathfinder-XML offers the ability to consolidate weather information with scheduling choices, enabling users to precisely match the timing of shipments with the timing of expected weather patterns. Pathfinder-XML Weather Services include:
- Current airport conditions (worldwide)
- Extended weather forecasts for U.S. airports
Pathfinder’s weather Web Services are accessible individually or through a set of aggregated commands, making it easy to display as shown in the sample screen. The Pathfinder-XML API exposes a collection of Web Services API commands that include:
- Access to METAR reports that provide current conditions and runway group information
- Weather forecast by weather zone
- Weather zone access
- Weather station access
Features & Benefits
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Current Conditions
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Recognize potential delays before they are reported, so that corrective actions can be taken proactively
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Extended Weather Forecasts
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Predict problems before they occur, reducing the risk of shipment delays
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Aggregated with Airport Information
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Enable the display of detailed airport information with a single API call
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Aggregated with Flight Result Lists
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Include weather forecast warnings on flight list screens, improving your ability to recognize risk
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Example of airport information aggregated with weather information (click to enlarge)
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