Current Affairs - Technology - Discussion

India became the 19th country globally to deploy the advanced SkyCast integrated aviation weather monitoring system with its launch at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi. Developed under the Mission Mausam initiative, the system enhances aviation safety by providing real-time weather intelligence and short-term nowcasting services. It integrates sophisticated instruments such as a Radar Wind Profiler, Ground-based Fog Aerosol Spectrometer (GFAS), and CL61 Lidar Ceilometer. These technologies monitor atmospheric conditions including wind patterns and boundary-layer dynamics, helping reduce weather-related flight delays and improving the safety of aircraft take-offs and landings. Future expansion is planned for other airports across India.