Four-times more color contouring for superior
weather analysis
Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ:
GRMN), today announced the GWX™ 75, a new addition to its suite of
weather radars. Intended for a wide range of aircraft, the
Doppler-based, solid-state GWX 75 incorporates exceptional range
and a new, enhanced color palette that features more color
contouring than traditional weather radar on the market. A
helicopter version of the weather radar, the GWX 75H, is also
available. Optional features such as turbulence detection and
ground clutter suppression are also available with the GWX 75.
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“We are thrilled to continue to broaden our suite of weather
radar solutions that meet the needs of thousands of aircraft
operators throughout the world,” said Carl Wolf, Garmin vice
president of aviation sales and marketing. “With improved features,
a lower cost of ownership and easy upgrade path, the GWX 75 is a
simple and straightforward weather radar solution that increases
situational awareness to aid in navigation around severe
weather.”
The GWX 75 provides pilots with a source of on-board weather
information to assist in the analysis of convective weather
threats, which aids in situational awareness and helps reduce
aircraft operational costs. Pilots can tailor a unique weather
picture on each individual display in the cockpit, offering
superior customization. A high-definition color palette also helps
pilots more easily interpret the severity of an individual storm
cell or multiple storm cells in an area, which can incorporate
four-times more color contouring than typically displayed by other
weather radars on the market.
Boasting a solid-state design, the GWX 75 offers reduced power
consumption and extended life compared to earlier generation,
magnetron-based weather radars. The GWX 75 offers a range of 320
nautical miles, horizontal scan angles of up to 120 degrees and to
focus on an area of interest, pilot-adjustable sector scanning. The
GWX 75 also retains vertical scan capabilities, which allows the
pilot to focus on storm tops, gradients and storm cell build-up at
various altitudes.
Utilizing the GWX 75, pilots can more confidently navigate
around challenging weather with optional features such as
Doppler-enabled turbulence detection and ground clutter
suppression. Turbulence detection identifies turbulence in air
containing certain particulates, such as precipitation, while
ground clutter suppression allows the GWX 75 to separate radar
ground returns and remove them from the display. Additionally,
Garmin’s exclusive WATCH® (Weather Attenuated Color Highlight)
helps to identify shadowing effects of short-range cell activity
and highlights areas where radar returns are weakened or attenuated
by intense precipitation to allow for more precise weather
interpretation.
Additionally, Garmin is launching a new Weather Radar Operations
eLearning course, which is available immediately via the flyGarmin®
website. This course helps pilots get the most out of a Garmin
weather radar by discussing a variety of topics and reviewing
operational techniques, such as tilt and range management, weather
radar display interpretation, as well as automation and task
management. An interactive session also allows pilots to manipulate
the controls of the weather radar as various features and settings
are reviewed within the PC-based course. This course is available
for $149 and comes with a two-year subscription. For additional
information, visit https://fly.garmin.com/fly-garmin/.
The GWX 75 is designed as a direct replacement for the GWX 70 or
as a new installation in a wide variety of aircraft and is
compatible with select Garmin integrated flight decks, the
GTN™ 650/750 series touchscreen navigators, the TXi series and
G500/G600 flight displays. Customers can later upgrade from the GWX
75 to the GWX 80 weather radar with ease. Garmin has received
Technical Standard Order (TSO) certification for the GWX 75
and GWX 75H weather radars, which are expected to be available in
August starting at a suggested retail price of $21,995 and $31,995
respectively. For additional information, visit
www.garmin.com/GWX75 or contact aviation.sales@garmin.com.
Garmin’s aviation business segment is a leading provider of
solutions to OEM, aftermarket, military and government customers.
Garmin’s portfolio includes navigation, communication, flight
control, hazard avoidance, an expansive suite of ADS-B solutions
and other products and services that are known for innovation,
reliability, and value. For more information about Garmin’s full
line of avionics, go to www.garmin.com/aviation.
For decades, Garmin has pioneered new GPS navigation and
wireless devices and applications that are designed for people who
live an active lifestyle. Garmin serves five primary business
units, including automotive, aviation, fitness, marine, and outdoor
recreation. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual pressroom
at garmin.com/newsroom, contact the Media Relations department at
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About Garmin
Garmin International Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd.
(Nasdaq: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its
principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and
the United Kingdom. Garmin, flyGarmin and WATCH are registered
trademarks and GWX and GTN are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its
subsidiaries.
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Garmin Ltd. and its business. Such statements are based on
management’s current expectations. The forward-looking events and
circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual
results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown
risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not
limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 30, 2017, filed by Garmin
with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number
0-31983). A copy of such Form 10-K is available at
www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/finReports.html. No
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