"Hailfall Prediction Service"
Enabling hailfall prediction by classifying particles in rain clouds
Toshiba's proprietary technology allows us to classify particles in rain clouds and predict hailfall occurence in advance and shortly before.
Toshiba's radar data analysis
Precipitation particles (i.e. rain, snow, hail) can be classified in real time based on the intensity ratio and correlation of two horizontally and vertically polarized waves.
Classification of cloud particles
In recent years, climate change has become more severe in Japan, and as a result, hail damage to vehicles, buildings, and agricultural crops is increasing from summer to fall.
Toshiba's "Hailfall Prediction Service" sends out hailfall alerts in advance, helping to minimize damages and protect assets and social infrastructure.
Usage scenario
Asset protection
Protecting vehicles and houses from hail damage
Emergency notification
Urging people to take shelter or remain indoors before a hailstorm occurs
Vehicle operational decisions
Providing hail data to support operational decisions such as speed limits and stops for moving trains and vehicles
Main application fields
Local government
Alerting residents to stay indoors and protect assets
Railway
Protecting trains from hail damage by limiting speed or stopping at the nearest station
Vehicles
Alerting to move vehicles under sturdy roofs and limit speed on highways
Construction
Determining whether or not to continue to work at heights, and stop construction temporarily
Energy
Preventing damage to wind turbine blades
Agriculture
Allowing time to protect crops with hail protection nets
Service Overview
| Service Data | Hailfall prediction 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 |
