Weather & Climate blog

Spire's weather data helped predict California’s Caldor Fire

With weather data and forecast models, firefighting begins before flames turn into runaway forest fires.

Four Misconceptions About Ocean Weather Forecasts

Water never sits still. Earth’s water cycle keeps water moving from place to place and from one form to another – it’s constant motion and because of this simple fact, it is challenging to forecast these ever-changing conditions.

Radio Occultation in less than 500 words

In this mini-blog, we’re taking a look back at how radio occultation (RO) was created and how these remote measurements contribute to building better, more accurate forecasts right in your backyard.

Forecasting space weather’s impact on technology

We are heading into the sun’s stormy season.

How weather adds costs to supply chains

Is your supply chain under the weather?

Six ways historical data is used for offshore planning and construction

Offshore infrastructure is increasing and there is an increasing need to manage climate risk when planning, building and operating them.

Five ways weather data is driving digitalization in Maritime

Weather data can help you run your business responsibly and profitably. Read more about weather data uses in our blog and download our free ebook.

Why we’re going to Space-Comm Expo (and why you should be there too)

With its strong and growing presence in the UK, Spire is excited to be taking part in this brand-new event, which will bring together a broad spectrum of organisations involved in the commercialisation of space for business, defence and aerospace.

Why U.S. Arctic Strategy Needs Space Capabilities

Learn how Spire’s unique Polar coverage provides mission critical insights in the Arctic

We fine-tuned our solutions to help you save you time

Machine learning brightens weather forecasting’s future

Neural networks show great potential in boosting the performance of numerical weather predictions.

More than Planning Fuel Efficiency: Weather Data is Tapped for Insurance Claims

Millions of dollars of cargo continues to pile up on the ocean floor as more containers topple off of ships mid-transport. Weather data is becoming a key element in the claims process.

As renewable energy grows, so does demand for weather data and analytics

A look at how wind and solar energy use weather forecasts for a broad range of applications, from site planning, to daily operations, to maintenance.