Overview

TWX670 Tactical Weather Detection System

Introducing the TWX670 Tactical Weather Detection System - Lightning is the first physical property of a storm cell that can be detected, and unlike precipitation, lightning is the best determinant of dangerous thunderstorm activity.

"Gear of the Year -2012" – Aviation Consumer

"For the serious weather pilot, having both NEXRAD and lightning detection brings an undeniable edge. By tracking strike rate, sferics give instantaneous information on a storm's maturity level and of all the detectors we’ve tried, Avidyne's TWX670 has the better overall feature set for the price."

The TWX670 Tactical Weather Detection System Avidyne's new TWX670 is a third-generation lightning-based weather detection system  that provides a simple and intuitive color-contoured display with an instantaneous picture  of surrounding weather.

Great Accuracy Means Truly Tactical Weather Detection

Real time, tactical, color weather avoidance solution. It accurately detects and clearly displays electrical discharges–the primary indicator of thunderstorms–in real time, regardless of aircraft maneuvering.  With its significantly-improved accuracy over previous-generation lightning detection systems, the TWX670 provides true tactical weather avoidance in the critical 0 – 25nm range, making it a perfect complement to the strategic benefits of satellite-based datalink weather.

Completing the Picture

Lightning is one of the first physical properties of a storm cell that can be detected, and unlike precipitation, lightning is the  determinant of dangerous.

Thunderstorm activity. Storm cells and their intensities are displayed in color contours eliminating the guess-work associated with interpreting legacy weather.

Displays. Providing a color-contoured map of a thunderstorm’s electrical activity over time, the TWX670 easily allows the pilot to determine the areas of intensity, and clearly identify areas with potential for convective wind shear, turbulence,microbursts, hail and icing.

Features

■  Close-range lightning detection (0nm-25nm and up to 200nm).

■  Geo-stabilized lightning.

■  Audible callouts.

■  High degree of noise immunity.

■  Clear and Restore capability.

■  Built-in test capability.

■  Built-in skin mapping and noise analysis.

Specifications

TWX670 Sensor	TSO-C110a Airborne Passive  Thunderstorm Detection
Dimensions	Width: 2.5" (64mm)  Height: 4.0" (102mm)  Depth: 7.9" (201mm)  Weight: 1.4 lbs (0.64 kg)
Power	10-30 VDC, 0.4 A @ 28 VDC
Display Options	7ea RS-232 Outputs to drive  Avidyne MHD300 (TWxCell & Color Strike Modes)  Avidyne EX500/EX5000/EX600 MFD Displays (Compatibility Mode)  Many popular 3rd-party Lightning
ANT67 Antenna Dimensions	Width: 5.0" (127mm)  Height: 1.3" (33mm)  Length: 9.5" (241mm)  Weight: 1.7 lbs (0.77 kg)