Sorcerer

Sorcerer is a weather data and forecasting company building a global network of airborne sensors carried on high altitude balloons. The vendor says its balloons collect far more data than existing observation systems, aimed at the large parts of the world, such as oceans and the southern hemisphere, where weather stations are scarce. The company pairs that observation network with AI forecasting. Its AI models produce regional forecasts at higher spatial and temporal resolution than conventional approaches. A product called Stratocast is a high resolution weather forecast designed for airborne operations, and access is requested through the site. Targeted observations from the balloons are used by meteorologists to track and forecast extreme weather across the United States and Central America. The product suits meteorologists, aviation and airborne operators, and organizations that depend on accurate regional forecasts or want better observation data over data sparse regions. The company is based in San Francisco and is hiring. Pricing is not published. The site offers a demo booking form and a contact email for access and quotes, so cost is set through direct conversation with the vendor.