A high-volume high-speed weather information distribution system

The planners of aircraft operations, both commercial and military, have always required up-to-date information regarding predicted weather along flight paths and at destinations. The need for more timely weather information has been increasing for some years. On the commercial side the need has grown because of the increasing density of air traffic and the economic drive for more efficient aircraft operations. For the military side, apart from the constant drive for greater efficiency, the need has also been growing because of the increasing complexity of operations.