VIPIR® (Volumetric Imaging and Processing of Integrated Radar)

Real-time 3D display workstation Displays instances of low-level wind shear, based upon factors such as minimum dBZ levels and wind circulation Rotate at any angle or zoom in/out easily for any area of interest Pixel query feature for instantaneous view of dBZ, rainfall rate or total accumulation Automatic distance range tool indicator from any two points Storm history slider bar and time lapses

Baron's 3D visualization tool allows display of multiple data products, including radar, satellite imagery, flood modeling and more, in real-time 3D. The system’s patented capabilities provide accurate, timely storm tracking and depiction of hazardous weather events, including wind shear, hail and flooding. VIPIR also employs Baron’s own processed algorithms for site-specific detection and tracking of severe weather conditions. Futurecasting is also available.

BAMS modeling data incorporated into the system enables meteorologists to access reliable, localized hydrologic forecast data in the VIPIR display, determining the temperatures, cloud cover and amounts of precipitation expected over a 96-hour period.

Views can be panned across and zoomed into with ease, thanks to the user-friendly interface. With weather visuals processed independently of map views, the system provides accurate forecast modeling and radar display tied to longitude and latitude, always appearing correctly in context to the surrounding mapping.

VIPIR’s real-time visual flexibility allows the system to double as a presentation tool. Operational meteorologists can prepare forecast and current condition visuals for Internet delivery.

VIPIR incorporates all the major components of a complete weather center into one integrated system, ensuring consolidated equipment, reduced operating costs and enhanced ease of use.

Here, VIPIR has detected the March 1, 2007 tornado that devastated parts of Enterprise, Alabama in the United States. Click to enlarge