Explore the critical role of weather monitoring in launch operations including space-specific weather detection and lightning protection systems, and more. You’ll hear about the benefits of the customizable Launch Weather Decision Support System (LWDSS), which was designed to enhance safety and minimize weather-related delays at commercial spaceports and launch facilities. Hear about the shift from government-provided services to commercial solutions for launch-day needs and gain insights into the unique challenges and solutions for designing effective weather monitoring systems tailored to launch pad requirements, with case studies and best practices.