Meteomatics' Weather Data: A Game Changer for Defence Applications
Technology Category
- Sensors - Autonomous Driving Sensors
- Sensors - Environmental Sensors
Applicable Industries
- Equipment & Machinery
- National Security & Defense
Use Cases
- Agricultural Drones
- Demand Planning & Forecasting
Services
- Training
About The Customer
Meteomatics collaborates with various military organisations to improve observations and forecasts. These include the United States, the Swiss Armed Forces, and many other allied forces and neighbours, as well as international manufacturers of military supplies. These organisations rely on Meteomatics' technology to ensure the success of their operations in the air, on land, and at sea. They use Meteodrones and EURO1k to collect accurate weather data, avoid risks, ensure weaponry and vehicle performance, and increase operational success. As the climate gets warmer, these organisations will increasingly need more accurate weather data to adapt their infrastructure and supplies to the planet's new patterns and prepare for impacts on society.
The Challenge
The defence sector has always been significantly impacted by weather conditions, often determining the outcome of pivotal battles throughout history. Today, most military forces closely monitor the weather to avoid risks, ensure weaponry and vehicle performance, and increase operational success. However, the data from national meteorological services and traditional weather forecasting methods often fall short in providing accurate data, especially from the lowest part of the atmosphere where hazardous events form. Satellites, ground stations, and radars can only take remote measurements, while balloons and aircraft are limited to short timeframes and specific locations. Furthermore, national services cover limited domains and use different weather models, leading to inconsistencies and inaccuracies in weather forecasts. The military needs a more reliable and accurate weather forecasting solution to ensure the success of their operations.
The Solution
Meteomatics offers a solution to the military's weather forecasting challenges with its in-house developed tools: Meteodrones and EURO1k. Meteodrones are drones that collect data from the lowest layer of the atmosphere, flying through wind, storms, and icy conditions. They measure temperature, moisture, wind direction and speed, and atmospheric pressure at different heights as many times as needed. The data is encrypted and accessed locally, providing fast input about current conditions and improving the accuracy of forecasts. Meteodrones support a wide range of military operations, from paratrooper and artillery divisions to radar operations. On the other hand, EURO1k is a weather model that covers the whole European continent, plus North Africa, with a resolution of 1 km and hourly updates. It allows strategists to analyse one single high-resolution source instead of many sources with different resolutions, improving the execution of any military operation.
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