Glider thermal source location procedure analyses flight data updated from central databank and displays upcurrent predictions to pilot

摘要

A glider thermal source location procedure analyses (9) flight data from a data bank updated with zone data from a central data bank (17) with current data using GPS (Global Positioning System) (21) and weather forecast (22) as a knowledge basis to locate potential upcurrents and display (19) the information to the pilot.