Solutions & services
- Maritime
  - Spire + exactEarth = Better AIS data
    Spire recently acquired exactEarth to offer a wider and richer set of real-time data and analytics to our customers around the world.
    We provide global maritime AIS data and vessel characteristics, combining Terrestrial AIS, Satellite AIS and Dynamic AIS™.
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  - Spire Maritime Solutions
    - Dynamic AIS™
      The AIS solution for high traffic zones
    - Historical AIS data
      Years of historical AIS data through download or API
    - Real-time AIS data
      High frequency updated AIS data
    - ShipView™
      Track vessels in an easy-to-use web application
    - Vessel Characteristics
      Detailed vessel information fields
  - AIS configurator
    Configure a Spire solution that fits your needs and get a price quote
  - Resources
    Read our industry insights, download case studies and whitepapers, and watch our webinars
  - Maritime Stars
    Spire recognizes extraordinary people in the maritime industry
  - Developer documentation
    Start integrating our data into your application via API or TCP feed
  - Support
    Need help using our data subscriptions? Our experts are here to help
  - Events
    Learn about the Maritime events where Spire will be attending
  - FAQ
    Read commonly asked questions, our get started guide and feature specific articles
- Weather
  - Your trusted global weather partner
    Our space-based weather data fuels your business and helps you make smarter weather-driven decisions
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  - Spire Weather Solutions
    - Maritime Weather
      Weather intelligence from space to your fingertips
    - Current Weather
      Make confident, trusted business decisions
    - Historical Weather
      Tap into the hidden value of historical weather data
    - Weather Forecast
      Unlocking new capabilities to build a better world
  - Historical weather data
    Purchase global historical datasets to build custom predictive solutions
  - Data plans
    Competitive subscription plans that fit your particular needs
  - Resources
    Read our weather blog and data stories, download case studies and whitepapers, and watch our webinars
  - Developer documentation
    Start integrating our weather forecast APIs into your applications
  - Tutorials
    Learn how to use GRIB2 weather data and convert it into a suitable format for your use
  - FAQ
    Take a look at some commonly asked questions to get started using our APIs
  - Support
    Need help using our data subscriptions? Our experts are here to help
- Aviation
  - Global aviation solutions
    Your reliable source for global flight tracking data to power applications, drive decision making and improve cost efficiencies.
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    Flight tracking demo
  - ADS-B data tracking APIs
    Live aviation data delivered through developer-friendly APIs
  - Data plans
    We offer basic, standard and premium subscriptions to access our data
  - Resources
    Read our aviation blog and data stories, download case studies and whitepapers, and watch our webinars
  - Developer documentation
    Start integrating our aviation APIs into your applications
  - ArcGIS Integration
    Easily add global aircraft tracking to ArcGIS via Marketplace; no GeoEvent setup needed
  - Support
    Need help using our data subscriptions? Our experts are here to help
  - Events
    Learn about the Aviation events where Spire will be attending
  - Talk to sales
    Contact us today and we will respond within 24 hours
- Earth Intelligence
  - Advanced Earth Intelligence
    Access to environmental data in unprecedented detail, from Earth’s surface to near-space.
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  - Advanced Earth Intelligence
    Access data types of your choice from the existing Spire APIs
  - RF-based Earth Intelligence
    Weather forecasting impact with radio occultation
  - Scientific & research data lake
    Pre-established funding vehicles with public agencies, for researchers and scientists
  - Resources
    Read our Earth Information blog and data stories, download case studies and whitepapers, and watch our webinars
  - Developer documentation
    Start integrating our Earth Information APIs into your applications
  - Support
    Need help using our data subscriptions? Our experts are here to help
  - Events
    Learn about the events on Earth Information where Spire will be attending
- Space Services
  - Fast-track to scale your business in space.
    Deploy and operate your constellation and software application with Spire’s trusted global infrastructure.
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  - Space Services
    Your trusted platform in space for unique global insights and solutions
  - Resources
    Read our Space Services blog and data stories, download case studies and whitepapers, and watch our webinars
  - Events
    Learn about the events on Space Services where Spire will be attending
- United States Federal
  - Federal Solutions
    Mission-critical satellite data and space services to protect and empower
    Brief us on the mission
  - Our Federal data and Space solutions
    Two distinct paths to greater Earth intelligence
  - Free NASA CSDA Program Data Access
    Free Data Access for Researchers
  - Resources
    Read our Federal blog and data stories, download case studies and whitepapers, and watch our webinars
  - Events
    Learn about the Federal-related events where Spire will be attending
- Global Government
  - Global Government and Defence
    A trusted partner for your most critical missions. Reliable and resilient data and space services for enhanced situational awareness and smarter decision-making in a changing world.
    Brief us on your mission
  - Global Government and Defence
    A diverse range of data sets and space services
  - Our portfolio
    A diverse range of data sets and space services
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For Developers
- Developer resources
  - Developer resources
    Everything you need to integrate Spire data and learn about our APIs and solutions
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  - API Docs
    - Maritime API documentation
      Documentation for our full range of maritime solutions
    - Aviation API documentation
      Airsafe API documentation
    - Weather APIs documentation
      Forecast, current and historical weather API documentation
    - Earth Intelligence API documentation
      Earth Observations API documentation
  - Customer FAQ
    Get answers to frequently asked questions on our APIs
  - Tutorials
    Spire experts help you get started with our different solutions
  - Service status
    Real-time performance and incident reports
  - Weather Github repository
    Weather APIs demos and bootstrap code
  - Contact support
    Our team is available to help you
Company
- Careers
  - Spire Careers
    We challenge boundaries and develop new frontiers.
    Want to leave your mark? Join us.
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  - Careers & Company Culture
    Read more about our company culture, values and mission
  - Job Openings
    We’re hiring! Access the job openings for all our office locations
  - Resources
    Read our Company Culture blog
- About Spire
  - Building a space-powered, global data network
    We create a vast network of affordable nanosatellites that orbit just above Earth’s atmosphere, collecting rich, granular data from the ultimate vantage point.
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  - About Us
    Learn about our company culture, our values and our mission.
  - Our Manifesto
    Know more, change the future
  - Job Openings
    We’re hiring! Access the job openings for all our office locations
  - Our locations
    With offices in three continents, we truly value what it means to be global
  - Our new brand
    We reinvented our brand narrative to reflect the ambition of our technology and promise
  - Press
    Read all Spire press releases
- Resources
  - Resources
    Access a comprehensive library of blog posts, case studies, eBooks and more
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  - Blog
    View our Spire blog posts on data, company culture and more
  - Case Studies
    Access and download customer case studies
  - Data Stories
    Our data tells many stories and helps you decode the world
  - eBooks
    Download eBooks for different industry subject matters
  - Events
    Access an event list where Spire will be attending
  - Spirepedia
    Read definition articles on industry-specific terms
  - Tutorials
    Spire experts help you get started with our different solutions
  - Webinars
    View Spire webinars and subscribe for future ones
  - Whitepapers
    Download industry-specific whitepapers
  - Wiki
    Access wiki articles on some of the most relevant industry subjects
- Investors
  - Investor relations
    Spire Global, Inc. is now publicly listed (SPIR). Learn how Spire’s nanosatellite technology and space-based Earth data is rapidly growing
    Investor relations portal
  - Investor relations portal
    Access all our investor resources in one centralized portal
  - News & events
    Access our presentations, press releases and learn about our investor events
  - Stock data
    View stock data in chart and table format, and read analysts’ coverage
  - SEC Filings
    Access all of Spire’s SEC filings
  - Corporate governance
    Learn about our leadership, board committees and access governance documents
  - Contacts
    Access the relevant contacts for investor relations
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Weather Whitepapers

The power of maritime weather forecasts and data analytics

Published November 14, 2019

AIS is showing promise for potential applications related to driving improved fuel consumption and vessel optimization.