Protecting people. Protecting property. That is the mission of Franklin Japan.
Franklin Japan Co., Ltd. has been striving since its establishment in 1991 to develop a unique observation network across the country to obtain accurate lightning observation data, aiming to widely provide this data for public use and contribute to safety. With the lightning observation information and lightning forecasts we provide, along with precise weather information and forecasts, and careful weather support from certified meteorologists, we promise to ensure your safe and secure daily life. 【Business Activities】 ■ Collection and processing of information on lightning, weather, and geological phenomena, as well as forecasting and sales related to these ■ Development and sales of observation systems and software for lightning, weather, and geological phenomena ■ Manufacturing, sales, and import/export of lightning and weather observation instruments ■ Consulting related to the observation and utilization of lightning and weather, and geological phenomena ■ Maintenance and construction of lightning and weather observation equipment and facilities ■ Planning and hosting of seminars related to lightning and weather information ■ Manufacturing and sales of electronic and telecommunications equipment ■ All businesses incidental to the above *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.
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【Main Services】 ■ Thunder and Weather Information Service ■ Event Support ■ Utilization of Thunder Data ■ Weather Information Solutions *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.
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Franklin Japan has been operating the Japan Lightning Detection Network (JLDN), the first and only nationwide lightning observation network in Japan, since October 1998. JLDN networks sensors installed across the country and utilizes accurate time information sent from GPS to observe the location, time, and current value of lightning strikes. The observation accuracy of JLDN boasts a capture rate of over 90% within its coverage area, with a location error of less than 500 meters, making it arguably the best lightning observation network in the world currently available. The observed lightning strike data is utilized in real-time for power management in factories, maintenance of networks, and protection of human life in outdoor sports.