Gather More Atmospheric Data With Meteobases
Remotely Operate Meteodrones Thanks to Meteobases
There are two types of Meteodrones: Mobile and Meteobase-based. Mobile Meteodrones are operated on-site by a drone pilot. In contrast, Meteobase-based Meteodrones are controlled remotely by a pilot who can be located many kilometers away.
The primary advantage of using a Meteobase is the ability for a single pilot to operate multiple Meteobases globally, eliminating the need for local pilot training or deployment to each location. This remote operation is particularly beneficial for regular, ongoing operations at the same site. Conversely, mobile Meteodrones are ideal for flexible, on-the-go operations, where they can be easily transported to various locations as needed.
Meteodrones Close the Data Gap in the Lower Atmosphere
Meteodrones, developed and manufactured by Meteomatics in Switzerland, are advanced weather drones designed to measure vertical profiles of the atmosphere up to 6 kilometers. These drones collect crucial data on temperature, humidity, air pressure, wind speed, and direction.
By closing the data gap in weather observations from the Earth's boundary layer, Meteodrones complement data from radiosondes. Their capability to fly repeatedly both day and night allows for the collection of significantly more data than traditional methods.
Meteobases Around the World
Meteodrones are currently being utilized worldwide in collaboration with several partners, including national meteorological services and other government organizations. All Meteobases are operated by Meteomatics' pilots from our headquarters in Switzerland.
Switzerland
In the framework of the Drone Enhanced Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (DETAF) project, 15 Meteobases will be installed in Switzerland, north of the Alps, by 2025, to improve weather forecasts for phenomena such as fog formation, icing, thunderstorms, and lightning, particularly for airspace surveillance.
United States
Since 2023, a Meteobase is installed at GrandSKY aviation park in North Dakota to power the country's first micro-weather service using Meteodrone data and a high-resolution weather model. This partnership empowers the Weather Operations Center at GrandSKY to detect weather phenomena that directly affect flight decision-making, safety measures, and scheduling.
France, Italy, Romania
Under the MAGDA project, three Meteobases have been installed in agricultural fields across France, Italy, and Romania. These installations aim to enhance local weather forecasts for farmers. The Meteodrones operate up to four times daily, providing crucial weather data to support agricultural activities.
Norway
In collaboration with the Norwegian Research Centre (NORCE), Meteomatics will install a network of 30 Meteobases across the entire country by the end of 2025. This initiative is part of Norway’s efforts to future-proof its economy, people, and infrastructure against various weather-related challenges.
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