Automated Decision Tool to conduct Helicopter and Fixed wing operations in Himalayan Belt of Indian region based on the Weather Conditions of Passes and Valleys estimated by the module
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- iDEX Challenges (opens in a new tab)DISC 14Round closed: 4 May 2026
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Develop a Himalayan aviation decision tool that overlays current satellite cloud information on a digital elevation model. The request covers estimates of cloud amount in selected valleys or other terrain areas, finer-resolution interpolation suited to mountains, and compatibility with satellite imagery covering India, including Himawari, Meteosat, MODIS and INSAT. A terrain resolution finer than 100 metres is preferred. The tool supports helicopter and fixed-wing operations; forecast accuracy is not established by the challenge.