| WxWorx Introduces WxWorx OnLine |
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| April 20, 2009 | |
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WxWorx today introduced WxWorx OnLine, the aviation industry’s new, fully interactive graphical weather software for daily weather monitoring and pre-flight weather analysis across the United States and Canada. Providing timely and accurate weather information directly to the user’s PC, WxWorx OnLine connects to the internet and delivers high-resolution NEXRAD radar coverage, winds aloft, METARs, lightning and more – all in one easy-to-use application. Available for installation on the user’s compatible PCs, WxWorx OnLine will only enable one connection at a time per user. The software is available as a free download from the WxWorx store at www.wxworx.com, and requires an affordable monthly data subscription to WxWorx OnLine’s Aviation package.
“Our customers requested a weather solution that they could use with any wireless or wired internet connection,” said Bob Baron, president and CEO of WxWorx. “Perfect as a part of pre-flight planning, WxWorx OnLine gives pilots the ability to check weather conditions even before they leave home.”
WxWorx OnLine’s intuitive interface enables aviators to quickly and easily view and interact with weather data at any point on the map by zooming into areas of interest to see greater detail. Since weather conditions significantly affect aircraft performance, WxWorx OnLine provides weather information in one consolidated location for daily weather monitoring. Utilizing a Global Positioning System (GPS) device, pilots can check weather conditions in relation to their precise location, providing enhanced situational awareness. • High Resolution NEXRAD Radar Availability:WxWorx OnLine is immediately available as a free download from www.wxworx.com, or a software CD can be purchased for $10.00 plus shipping. A Windows 2000, XP, Vista or Tablet PC operating system with Pentium-class processing of 800 megahertz (MHz) or higher, 512 megabytes (MB) of RAM and 350 MB of hard-disk space are required for running WxWorx OnLine. For more information on WxWorx or WxWorx OnLine software, please visit www.wxworx.com.
About WxWorx WxWorx is the exclusive weather data provider for award-winning XM WX Satellite Weather, a trusted information source for professional pilots and mariners. Founded by Meteorologists in 2002, the company supplies both hardware and software solutions for onboard weather to the aviation, marine, and emergency management industries. An affiliate of weather analysis and technology pioneer Baron Services, WxWorx employs many of the same patented capabilities used in the broadcast television industry for severe weather tracking and forecasting. With offices in Huntsville, Ala., and Melbourne, Fla., WxWorx continues to lead the satellite delivered weather revolution.
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