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Tomorrow.io has announced that it is one of only three entities, including NASA, capable of monitoring precipitation intensity using satellite-based technology. This groundbreaking achievement places Tomorrow.io alongside the likes of NASA and JAXA (The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency). The company’s radar satellites have allowed for the measurement of precipitation intensity from space, opening up new possibilities for weather forecasting.
The forecast accuracy for every point on Earth is set to improve, as Tomorrow.io’s satellites bridge the gap in terms of availability and affordability for real-time radar-based weather forecasting. Currently, billions of people are not covered by traditional radar technology. By growing their satellite constellation, Tomorrow.io aims to revolutionize global weather forecast accuracy. John Springmann, Senior Vice President of Space and Sensors at Tomorrow.io, expressed optimism about the future of weather forecasting with this technology.
Tomorrow.io is not the only player in the race to monitor weather from space. Rocket Lab, based in California, has plans to launch seven miniature satellites that will gather data on Earth’s atmosphere to enhance weather forecasting. Additionally, NASA is testing swarm technology to explore how satellites can work together with in-space network communications and navigation between spacecraft. This testing includes autonomous maneuvering to study small spacecraft’s ability to independently observe, supporting future science missions.
Furthermore, twin 3U satellites provided by Spire Global Inc., based in Virginia, will observe in real-time how Earth’s turbulent atmosphere interacts with radio waves from GPS satellites. This research has the potential to improve the accuracy of long-term weather forecasts.
Tomorrow.io has received over $20 million in contracts from the Defense Department and has also entered into a collaborative research and development agreement with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), cementing its position as a leading player in the field of weather intelligence.
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