Making Radiosondes Reusable

November 2024: Meteomatics Acquires R2Home

Pioneering sustainable weather data collection with Meteodrones, Meteomatics has now acquired R2Home and its innovative glidersonde technology, which enables the recovery and reuse of radiosondes. 

Meteodrones and Meteogliders provide innovative and sustainable solutions for collecting atmospheric data, meeting the growing demand for improved weather forecasts. Meteodrones, designed for long-term use, can be deployed globally by national weather services and private organizations. Capable of multiple daily flights anywhere in the world, they offer the high volume and frequency of data needed to improve weather predictions and address gaps in existing networks. Meteogliders, on the other hand, provide a short-term, sustainable alternative for national weather services. They allow the continued use of radiosondes while reducing environmental and cost impacts with minimal changes to existing processes.

Together, these technologies complement each other by expanding the scope and accuracy of atmospheric data collection. While Meteogliders ensure critical stratospheric measurements are maintained sustainably, Meteodrones focus on increasing data density in the atmospheric boundary layer, addressing urgent forecasting needs. This combination supports both immediate goals and the long-term transformation of weather observation systems.