Spire Global Unveils Plan to Augment its Weather Data and Forecasting with Microwave Sounders
Spire Global (NYSE: SPIR) is enhancing its weather data capabilities by deploying satellites equipped with microwave sounders for atmospheric moisture measurements. This expansion builds on its existing constellation of over 100 satellites and aims to improve weather forecasting accuracy through advanced data collection methods. In collaboration with RAL Space, Spire will launch a demonstrator mission for the Hyperspectral Microwave Sounder (HYMS) technology. This partnership aims to develop a full constellation for atmospheric monitoring, further solidifying Spire's position as a leader in space-based weather data.
- Introduction of microwave sounders to improve weather forecasting.
- Partnership with RAL Space for advanced weather measurement technology.
- Expansion of data offerings enhances value for global meteorological agencies.
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Spire will offer robust weather data and forecasting capabilities from space with the addition of atmospheric moisture measures from microwave sounders
Spire entered a partnership with RAL Space, a part of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) in the
“Satellites play a vital role in modern weather forecasting, providing over
Satellites are vital for tracking fast-moving extreme weather events and generating critical observations in data-sparse regions, such as in developing countries or over oceans where weather can change quickly.
Spire and RAL Space’s collaboration demonstrates the power of public and private organizations partnering to bring innovative solutions to market, as well as the UK’s advancement in space and meteorological technologies.
Business and Energy Secretary
Today, Spire is the largest producer of radio occultation data and offers a vast portfolio of current weather, historical weather data, and weather forecasts solutions. Spire harnesses its constellation of multipurpose satellites and unrivaled radio occultation technology to power highly accurate, targeted forecasts for the world’s key industries. Moreover, Spire’s data is leveraged by government agencies, such as
Spire frequently launches satellites with advanced sensors to collect more weather data and continuously improve its forecasts. In addition, Spire’s satellites are software-defined, meaning they can be updated in orbit after they’ve been launched by uploading software, which allows the company to continuously innovate and stay ahead of the curve in meeting customer needs.
For additional information on Spire’s weather data and forecasts, visit www.spire.com/weather.
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Spire (NYSE: SPIR) is a leading global provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, offering access to unique datasets and powerful insights about Earth from the ultimate vantage point so that organizations can make decisions with confidence, accuracy, and speed. Spire uses one of the world’s largest multipurpose satellite constellations to source hard to acquire, valuable data and enriches it with predictive solutions. Spire then provides this data as a subscription to organizations around the world so they can improve business operations, decrease their environmental footprint, deploy resources for growth and competitive advantage, and mitigate risk. Spire gives commercial and government organizations the competitive advantage they seek to innovate and solve some of the world’s toughest problems with insights from space. Spire has offices in
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