Weather
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Superhuman·5d agoHigh Altitude Drone Collects Atmospheric Data Beyond Commercial Flights
Meteomatics announced that its reusable weather drone reached an altitude of over 34,000 feet. The aircraft gathers atmospheric observations to improve weather predictions for aviation and space operations.
Superintelligence·Sep 4Google DeepMind upgrades weather model to deliver street level forecasts
Google DeepMind released WeatherNext 3, a weather forecasting model operating at a five kilometer resolution with hourly updates. The system processes direct geostationary satellite feeds to reduce data latency and improve precipitation accuracy by up to sixty percent. It is being integrated directly into Google Search, Maps, and the Gemini mobile application.
Superhuman·Aug 30Rainmaker uses cloud seeding drones to trigger precipitation
Tech startup Rainmaker conducted tests in Alaska by flying automated drones into clouds to disperse silver iodide. Computer modeling from the flight estimated that the seeding created roughly 19 million gallons of rain over a three hour period.
Superhuman·Aug 30Weather modification company conducts drone cloud seeding test
Rainmaker operated unmanned aircraft over Alaska to disperse silver iodide particles into atmospheric clouds. Modeling estimates suggested the test induced millions of gallons of rainfall, though researchers note measurement variables exist.
