Once EASy II Baseline is implemented, the XM capability is one of many EASy II options to enhance your operational capabilities.
XM’s advanced digital satellite broadcast infrastructure provides the optimum method of transmitting the XM WX satellite weather data to aircraft flying anywhere within the contiguous United States and coastal waters. XM’s advanced technology allows for dependable reception of the XM signal in any weather conditions, affordable features, unlimited-use subscription plans, and wide ranging display options.
It provides the crew with the necessary weather information to optimize the route according to operational constraints in terms of comfort, safety, fuel consumption, and arrival time. Information is automatically updated and stored until requested by the pilot for display. Weather is at least 8 minutes old.
XM data available for display are the following:
- NEXRAD (precipitation return)
- Satellite imagery
- Winds Aloft
- Storm tops
- Lightning
- Clear Air Turbulence
- Echo Tops
- TFRs
- Airmets
- Sigmets
- CONUS
Benefits
- Improved situational awareness
- Complete overlay on INAV
- Multiple weather display options
- Contiguous United States and coastal waters coverage only