EWC (Everest Web Cam) – West-facing camera targeting Mount Everest
Installation height and location:
Installed at 5,600 m a.s.l. near Kala Patthar, this world-unique system captures Everest from just 11 km away with exceptional clarity. Powered by solar panels, it transmits data via a dual-hop microwave radio link anchored at the Pyramid.
Field of view:
Everest’s summit pyramid (7,500 m Shoulder to 8,000 m South Col).
South Summit profile, including the Hillary Step.
Real-time atmospheric phenomena:
- Extreme winds (>100 km/h)
- Sunset/sunrise radiative effects
- Rapidly evolving cloud formations
Installation year: 2023 (latest upgrade)
Key functionalities:
Critical for high-altitude rescue operations (above 7,000 m), providing helicopter pilots with immediate visual assessments of flight feasibility.
Supports meteorological research on summit-level wind patterns and radiative balance.
Please note that during the monsoon season (June to September), visibility may be limited. Also, keep in mind Nepal Standard Time (NST), which is UTC +5:45. - > +3:45 Italian time in summer -> +4:45 Italian time in winter. The camera will on automatic enter stand by mode during the night and in all the situations where light is not enough or visibility is very poor in order to save it's batteries
