Unmatched weather data accuracy
Skyfora has extensive experience in developing miniature electronics, weather sensors, and instrumentation that challenge the status quo in the radiosonde and dropsonde industries.
StreamSondes deliver industry-standard performance for key atmospheric measurements, including pressure, temperature, and humidity. These are complemented by exceptional accuracy in wind and turbulence measurements enabled by a purpose-built, in-house developed dual-band GNSS receiver.
In addition, StreamSondes integrate several advanced features and complementary sensors, enabling the collection of more comprehensive atmospheric datasets for forecasting and scientific applications.
WITH SKYFORA'S STREAM SONDES
Superior Data Quality
StreamSondes deliver detailed atmospheric profiles based on SI-traceable pressure, temperature, and humidity measurements. Integrated 3D motion sensors and a purpose-built dual-band GNSS receiver provide exceptional accuracy in wind and turbulence observations.
Reduced Operational Costs
Skyfora's lightweight sonde architecture enables efficient deployments with reduced logistical overhead and lower operational costs. Longer observation times and flexible deployment concepts support both research campaigns and operational sounding workflows.
Environmentally Sustainable
StreamSondes are designed to minimize environmental impact throughout their lifecycle. Low mass, carefully selected materials, and deployment concepts that reduce waste and resource consumption make StreamSondes a sustainable choice for atmospheric research and forecasting.
StreamSonde 43
Lightweight dropsonde for advanced atmospheric profiling
Skyfora's technology is built around a lightweight sonde platform, designed for precise in-situ atmospheric sensing. Advanced wind calculation algorithms and dual-band GNSS-based measurements provide exceptional accuracy in wind and turbulence observations from launch to the sea surface.
Combined with the unique swarm-deployment capability of Skyfora's Stream SDR receiver, this approach enables high-density sampling strategies unmatched by other commercial dropsondes, offering forecasters and scientists a new, more detailed view of the structure of tropical storms.
Technical highlights – StreamSonde 43
Lightweight design (80 g)
Responsive wind measurements and minimal environmental footprint.
Slow descent rate (~5 m/s at sea level)
Extended observation time and enhanced vertical resolution.
Advanced wind and turbulence accuracy
Integrated 3D motion sensors and an in-house developed dual-band GNSS receiver.
Comprehensive atmospheric measurements
SI-traceable pressure, temperature, and humidity measurements, combined with wind and turbulence data.
Swarm deployment capability and long-range data transmission
Supports simultaneous operation of up to 50 sondes with transmission ranges of up to 1000 km (≈620 miles).
StreamSonde RS
Ultralight, cost-effective solution for research and advanced atmospheric profiling
The ultra-lightweight design of StreamSonde RS enables flexible, low-cost deployments with reduced gas consumption and minimal environmental impact. These features make it well suited for field campaigns and experimental configurations, while also supporting fully operational sounding needs.
As part of the Skyfora sounding system, StreamSonde RS delivers pressure, temperature, and humidity measurements meeting WMO OSCAR goal and breakthrough criteria, complemented by dual-band GNSS-based wind data. An extended sensor suite further supports specialized research applications, including studies of turbulence, cloud layers, and atmospheric composition.
Technical highlights – StreamSonde RS
Ultra-lightweight design (32 g)
Reduced lifting gas consumption by 20–30%, lower logistics costs, and smaller environmental footprint. Slow, stable descent without a parachute (<5 m/s at sea level).
PTU performance at WMO OSCAR goal and breakthrough levels
SI-traceable pressure, temperature, and humidity data suitable for both operational meteorology and research applications.
Dual-band GNSS-based wind measurements
Accurate positioning and wind velocity measurements during both ascent and descent.
Extended sensor suite
3D motion sensors, light sensors (visible, NIR, UV), and NO₂ and O₃ air quality sensors enable observations of turbulence, cloud layers, and atmospheric composition.
Flexible sounding and data processing options
The Skyfora sounding system supports up to eight simultaneous soundings, with access to unfiltered measurements for advanced analysis and custom processing workflows. Skyfora-processed data products and standard WMO messages are provided by default.
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