MetSprite provides an Atmospheric Profiling as a Service platform that delivers calibrated temperature, humidity, and 2‑dimensional wind profiles on an hourly basis up to 2 km altitude, with optional extensions to 6 km and custom sensor integration.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Accurate, high‑resolution atmospheric data at low altitudes are difficult to obtain because traditional weather stations and radiosondes provide sparse, infrequent measurements, and operating dedicated aircraft or drones requires complex regulatory approvals and specialized equipment.
Solution
MetSprite offers an Atmospheric Profiling as a Service platform that delivers calibrated temperature, humidity, and two‑dimensional wind profiles on an hourly basis up to 2 km altitude, with optional extensions to 6 km and custom sensor integration. The service runs continuously (24/7/365) using regulated weather‑UAS (wxUAS) networks that the company operates under authorized airspace permissions. All onboard sensors are manufactured and maintained in‑house and undergo routine five‑point UKAS/NIST traceable calibrations, ensuring industry‑leading data accuracy. Clients receive the data in standard meteorological formats (netCDF, BUFR, TEMP, WMO) or via API feeds, enabling seamless integration into forecasting models, research workflows, or operational decision systems.
Target Audience
Primary customers are meteorological agencies, climate researchers, renewable‑energy developers, and aviation or defense organizations that require high‑frequency, high‑accuracy low‑altitude atmospheric data for forecasting, modeling, or operational planning.
Features
- Hourly vertical profiles of temperature, relative humidity, and 2‑D wind up to 2 km (extendable to 6 km)
- Continuous 24 hours × 365 days operation using authorized wxUAS networks
- In‑house manufactured sensors with routine 5‑point UKAS/NIST traceable calibration
- Multiple delivery formats including netCDF, BUFR, TEMP, WMO and real‑time API access
- Off‑grid remote installation capability for sites without existing infrastructure
- Custom sensor integration options for specialized measurement needs