"Real-Time Rainfall Monitoring Service"
tracks current rain conditions comprehensively and provides rainfall data for specific locations.
Based on weather radar data, Toshiba's proprietary data analysis technology is used to analyze wide-area rain conditions. By measuring the detailed range and rain intensity, our service calculates the current rainfall at a specific location in real time.
What Toshiba's Radar Analysis Can Do
By measuring the time and strength of radio waves emitted from a weather radar and reflected back from raindrops, Toshiba's technology is able to accurately detect both the intensity and coverage of rain— delivering precise insights into current weather conditions.
Analysis of Real-time Rainfall Using Toshiba's Radar Analysis Technology
Analysis of the spatial distribution and intensity over a wide area with high resolution.
High-accuracy rainfall analysis comparable to rain gauge data.
*Automated Meteorological Data Acquisition System
Meteorological data related to rainfall is widely used in fields such as urban planning, water resource management, and disaster prevention planning. In recent years, with climate change causing frequent localized heavy rain and other extreme weather events, it has become possible to monitor these impacts in real time, expanding its application to even more areas.
Toshiba’s “Real-Time Rainfall Monitoring Service” provides detailed insights into rainfall patterns across wide areas, including spatial distribution and rain intensity. It helps protect your assets and supports the safe operation of social infrastructure.
Features
Monitor real-time rainfall across a wide area
Leverage advanced weather radar data analytics to monitor rain conditions with precision across wide regions.
Provide rainfall information on specific locations
Transform wide-area observation data into actionable insights by delivering accurate rainfall distribution and location-specific updates.
Serve as an alternative to rain gauges
Access real-time rainfall information for any location— no need for costly rain gauge installations.
Usage scenario
Railway
- Ensure safety by implementing train speed restrictions or stopping at the nearest station.
- Enable early resumption of operations through accurate rainfall understanding.
Roads
- Apply speed restrictions on highways and facilitate temporary withdrawal of autonomous vehicles.
- Implement and lift detailed restrictions by enhancing or increasing observation points.
Local Governments
- Issue evacuation advisories to homes and commercial facilities to prevent disasters caused by continuous rain.
Service Overview
| Service Data | Real-time rain intensity data |
| Service Data Coverage | All of Japan (except for certain areas including remote islands) |
| Service Data Delivery | Data will be provided in a manner specified by Toshiba |
