Transforming Weather Forecasting: The WindBorne Revolution
In October 2024, Hurricane Milton revealed critical gaps in weather forecasting. With rapid intensity growth leading to 15 lives lost and $34 billion in damages, the need for better data and predictive models became stark. Enter WindBorne Systems, co-founded in 2019, reshaping how we understand weather.
Key Innovations:
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Global Sounding Balloons (GSBs):
- Navigate and gather real-time atmospheric data.
- Designed to remain aloft for weeks, collecting 30-50 times more data than conventional balloons.
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AI-Powered Model (WeatherMesh):
- Outperformed traditional forecasting methods, offering high-resolution predictions.
- Processes vast datasets with lightning speed.
Why It Matters:
- Aiming for a “planetary nervous system” to improve forecasts for national defense, agriculture, and disaster preparedness.
- Ready to tackle the challenges posed by climate change.
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