The causes and impacts of the Panama Canal drought
Published March 25, 2024Using Spire Maritime, Weather and Climate data, the root causes of the Panama Canal drought have been put to light.
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Exploring Death Valley’s ‘amazing’ migrating lake
Published March 20, 2024Death Valley National Park, renowned as the driest place in North America, typically attracts nearly one million tourists annually, drawn by its otherworldly landscape and breathtaking vistas.
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Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea: Mitigating its risks with AIS data
Published March 5, 2024The current security situation in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden caused by Houthi attacks on vessels has led to many ships avoiding the area and instead divert away from it and chose alternative routes. The most common alternative journey between Asia and Europe is to sail around Africa.
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A snapshot of aviation in 2023: Routes, flight density, and aircraft dynamics
Published February 29, 2024In 2023, the aviation sector experienced a significant resurgence in flight operations, marked by a substantial rise in flight volume over previous years.
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How to assess launch vehicles for your satellite mission
Published February 21, 2024The launch industry is developing at an unprecedented pace, yet there are still a lot of misconceptions regarding its state and volatility.
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Achieving a climate-neutral maritime economy with Syroco
Published February 20, 2024For maritime leaders grappling with rising fuel costs and tightening regulations, the thick smoke billowing from ships is more than just an environmental concern – it’s a call to action.
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Avoiding the hidden horrors of franken-system satellite constellations
Published February 20, 2024Six unnecessary challenges that can make developing satellite constellations harder.
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Climate change, future economy & civilization: How organizations are leveraging space to support ambitions
Published February 8, 2024The adoption of space-based data is very much on the rise.
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The Red Sea crisis: tracking the volatile security situation
Published January 9, 2024The deteriorating Red Sea security situation caused by Houthi attacks and hijackings on commercial vessels has led to several major companies in the maritime and oil industries, to shy away from the Red Sea, and instead use the much longer, and costly route around Africa.
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A White Christmas for Colorado?
Published December 22, 2023While the term ‘white Christmas’ sounds self-explanatory- snow on the ground or snowing on Christmas Day- the National Weather Service in the US does have a formal definition of what constitutes a white Christmas, for the purposes of record keeping.
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A new era in air traffic surveillance: Inside the EURIALO's satellite constellation and data innovation for resilient and safer aviation infrastructure
Published November 21, 2023The upcoming EURIALO space system aims to enhance global air traffic safety and efficiency through cutting-edge space technology innovations.
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What’s the weather forecast for the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix?
Published November 16, 2023Deserts conjure images of vast, sun-soaked landscapes such as the Sahara: stretches of sun-drenched sand, scorching temperatures, and scarce water sources.
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Rounds of stormy weather to bring holiday travel headaches to western United States
Published November 10, 2023Thanksgiving and the upcoming winter holiday season may have a stormy beginning.
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