Blitz Map

‘Blitz Map’ is a free application that provides real-time lightning strike information in the Asia-Pacific region. Blitzortung.org, which is used as the data source, is a global, high-precision lightning strike location network that is operated by volunteers to display lightning strike locations in real-time. Please note that the use of this application for commercial purposes is prohibited.

[About this application]

-The real-time lightning information is displayed.

-The color-coded data in the past two hours is displayed.

-You can check the time and location of lightning strike with a single tap.

-When lightning strikes a location you specify, a warning pops up on the screen.

-Three types of maps are available to check the location of the lightning strike.

[How to use]

• Lightning information

-The lightning movement in the past two hours is displayed in different colors every 20 minutes.

-By tapping on a lightning location, you can see the time and location.

• Warning information

-When lightning strikes the area you specify, a warning will be shown within a radius of 1km to 2000km.

• Map Information -You can select the display from three types of maps: standard, aerial photo and hybrid.

[Notes]

Any commercial use of this application is strictly prohibited. We assume no responsibility for the completeness, timeliness, quality, or accuracy of the information displayed.

-Provided by: Blitzortung.org

-Application developed by:Shonan Insttitute of technology, Narita-LAB with the cooperation of Manabelle