Abstract: A method to predict a location, intensity and movement of wake vortexes may include collecting one or more ground-based measurements related to predicting the location, intensity and movement of wake vortexes. The method may also include collecting one or more airborne-based measurements related to predicting the location, intensity and movement of wake vortexes. The method may further include integrating the ground-based and/or airborne-based measurements to predict the location, intensity and movement of wake vortexes using a wake vortex prediction model selected from a plurality of wake vortex models based on a group of inputs or parameters including the ground-based and/or airborne-based measurements.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for remotely sensing meteorological conditions and for building models from the sensed conditions. More particularly, networks and systems are provided for gathering remotely sensed profiles of the meteorological conditions and for building the meteorological model. The networks and systems can also predict the weather. Also, various remote profilers are provided including LIDAR, RADAR, nano-sondes, microwave, and even GPS (Global Positioning System) related instruments.

Abstract: Airborne meteorological radars and related networks and models. In one embodiment a network for creating a meteorological model includes a mobile sensing node and a modeling node. The sensing node includes a meteorological RADAR that senses the wind velocity. Data from the meteorological RADAR regarding the wind velocity is received by a processor of the modeling node which determines a model of the wind from the wind velocity. The modeling node combines data from a second sampling node with the data from the first sampling node to create a resultant wind velocity vector. Preferably, the modeling node and the sampling node(s) communicate over an airborne WAN. Another embodiment provides a method of measuring the wind velocity. The method includes steering an RADAR signal out of the plane of travel of the mobile platform. The wind velocity is measured using a return of the RADAR signal.