The results of the study are unveiled in the Sixth National Research and Development Conference (6th NRDC) on November 10 and 17, 2021. "Our weather forecasting instruments are our first line of defense, shielding us from the effects of severe weather," said DoST Secretary Fortunato dela Peña. "The ULAT (Understanding Lightning and Thunderstorms) project will be beneficial in quantifying the intensity of the typhoons that pass through the country with reasonable accuracy in a short period of time. It will serve as an additional tool in weather forecasting for DoST-Pagasa (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomic Services Administration)." The DoST, through the Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development, funded the development of the system under the ULAT project worth P32.7 million.

Source: Manila Times November 14, 2021 20:31 UTC