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
    - AIS data feeds
      Access our data via API or TCP stream
    - 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
    - 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
    All Spire resources
  - 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 eBooks

Maritime Weather data: what it is and why you need it

Published June 14, 2021

A closer look at Maritime Weather data, how to evaluate it and how to achieve significant cost reductions, improve scheduling, and increase safety.