In-flight information updates to the aviation sector on weather conditions and hazards, while simultaneously contributing to the observation of the atmosphere

PLANET2 aimed to provide in-flight information updates on weather conditions and hazards to business and regional aviation, while contributing at the same time to the observation of the atmosphere thanks to in-situ measurements (e.g. pressure, temperature, and wind) sent from the aircraft to the weather agencies. The system also targeted in-flight reporting of dangerous encountered weather conditions via the delivery of digital PIREPs (pilot reports) to other aircrafts, and other non-meteorological services such as in-flight messaging or monitoring. PLANET2 is a spin-off of the PLANET project (ARTES 3-4 Newcomers), successfully completed in September 2011 with the development of a prototype service and on-board Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) targeting the light/small aircraft segment. The main objective of this project is to develop the PLANET2 platform (inclusive of on-board units and ground segment), and to validate the service through a pilot phase with potential customers.