Announced details
Weather observation, weather forecasting, disaster preparedness, agriculture and infrastructure
Already has a substantial track record of deployments in Japan
Weathernews Inc. has entered into MOUs (memoranda of cooperation) with meteorological agencies in Thailand, Vietnam and other Asian countries, and is cooperating with them to improve weather forecast accuracy and strengthen disaster preparedness.
Meteorological agencies in Thailand, Vietnam and other Asian countries. Location, representative, business activities, capital and year established: not disclosed
Approval for the use of supplementary observations in forecasting operations, the first of its kind in Japan
Japan Meteorological Agency
Described as low-cost, but the specific price and fee structure are not disclosed
The company does not address Contract Value / Impact on Business Performance.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Names of Products / Services Covered | Solatena Pro |
| Counterparty | Meteorological agencies in Thailand, Vietnam and other countries |
| Counterparty overview | Meteorological agencies in Thailand, Vietnam and other Asian countries. Location, representative, business activities, capital and year established: not disclosed |
| Relationship with the Company | Weathernews Inc. has entered into MOUs (memoranda of cooperation) with meteorological agencies in Thailand, Vietnam and other Asian countries, and is cooperating with them to improve weather forecast accuracy and strengthen disaster preparedness. |
| Offering price | Described as low-cost, but the specific price and fee structure are not disclosed |
| Launch date | Sales scheduled to begin on a phased basis from the next fiscal year (specific date not disclosed) |
| Applicable area | Weather observation, weather forecasting, disaster preparedness, agriculture and infrastructure |
| Award/certification name | Approval for the use of supplementary observations in forecasting operations, the first of its kind in Japan |
| Awarding / certifying body | Japan Meteorological Agency |
| Usage history | Already has a substantial track record of deployments in Japan |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and severe across Asia as a result of climate change, while the shortage of surface weather observation equipment has created gaps in weather data coverage.