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Spire Global Awarded $2.8 Million Contract by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for Satellite Weather Data

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) (“Spire” or “the Company”), a leading global provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, today announced it was awarded a $2.8 million, 12-month contract by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for satellite weather data.

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  • Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) (“Spire” or “the Company”), a leading global provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, today announced it was awarded a $2.8 million, 12-month contract by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for satellite weather data.
  • The contract is part of NOAA's Commercial Weather Data Pilot (CWDP) Ocean Surface Winds Pilot Study, aimed at advancing the understanding of climate, weather and oceanic conditions.
  • Spire will provide NOAA with Global Navigation Satellite System Reflectometry (GNSS-R) observation data in near real-time, primarily focusing on ocean surface wind speeds.
  • "In today's world, the demand for precise weather information is more critical than ever,” said Chuck Cash, vice president of federal sales at Spire.

Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J., Sept. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. ("OPT" or "the Company") (NYSE American: OPTT), today announced financial results for its fiscal first quarter ended July 31, 2023 (“Q124”), including year over year revenue, gross profit, and pipeline growth.

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  • MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J., Sept. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. ("OPT" or "the Company") (NYSE American: OPTT), today announced financial results for its fiscal first quarter ended July 31, 2023 (“Q124”), including year over year revenue, gross profit, and pipeline growth.
  • Revenues of $1.3 million for Q124 grew $0.6 over revenues of $0.7 million for the fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2022 (“Q123)”.
  • Gross profit for Q124 was $0.7 million, compared to gross profit of $0.2 million in Q123.
  • The gross margin rate was 52.1% and 27.2%, for the quarters ended Q124 and Q123, respectively.

Ocean Power Technologies Awarded Three Multi-Year NOAA Contracts to Revolutionize Uncrewed Maritime Systems

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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NOAA has selected OPT as one of several Multiple Award IDIQ contract holders to provide Uncrewed Maritime Systems (UMS) Services to NOAA's Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), Uncrewed Systems Operation Center (UxSOC).

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  • NOAA has selected OPT as one of several Multiple Award IDIQ contract holders to provide Uncrewed Maritime Systems (UMS) Services to NOAA's Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), Uncrewed Systems Operation Center (UxSOC).
  • Under these contracts, OPT will bring its expertise to three crucial domains:
    Living Marine Resource Surveys and Research: OPT will utilize cutting-edge Uncrewed Maritime Systems to support NOAA in conducting vital marine resource surveys and research.
  • OPT’s CEO Philipp Stratmann stated, “We are thrilled to be selected by NOAA for these significant and material contracts, which represent a pivotal moment in our company’s history.
  • We look forward to working closely with NOAA to achieve our shared goals of environmental stewardship and scientific advancement – while also generating value for our company and our shareholders in the process.”
    For more information about Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. and its groundbreaking work in Uncrewed Maritime Systems, please visit www.oceanpowertechnologies.com .

With Hurricane Season at Its Peak, the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program Stands Ready to Pay Farmers for Flood-Prone Lands

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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With hurricane season at full peak and increased flooding possible, the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) today announced that it stands ready to pay farmers and landowners for eligible flood-prone lands.

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  • With hurricane season at full peak and increased flooding possible, the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) today announced that it stands ready to pay farmers and landowners for eligible flood-prone lands.
  • CREP, a program administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), pays farmers to retire and restore land that erodes easily or floods often.
  • CREP is designed to improve water quality, benefit wildlife through habitat development, and reward participants for doing their part to help the environment.
  • By enrolling less-productive or more trouble-prone land in CREP, farmers can focus their efforts on their most productive land.

Commercial UAV Expo 2023 reports largest ever exhibit hall floor and continued attendee growth from around the world

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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PORTLAND, Maine, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Commercial drone professionals gathered last week for Commercial UAV Expo 2023, held September 5-7, 2023, at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas. The ninth annual event hosted 206 exhibitors from 22 countries and 3,449 verified professionals from all 50 U.S. states and 54 countries out of 4,008 registrants, continuing to cement itself as the leading international trade show and conference focusing on the integration and operation of commercial UAS.

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  • PORTLAND, Maine, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Commercial drone professionals gathered last week for Commercial UAV Expo 2023, held September 5-7, 2023, at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas.
  • "Commercial UAV Expo has proven to be the opportunity of the year for anyone who needs to keep up with commercial UAS technology, trends, operating standards and increasingly, workforce development."
  • The next edition of Commercial UAV Expo takes place September 3-5, 2024 at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas.
  • Stay up to date by inquiring about attending or exhibiting , and continue to follow Commercial UAV News for post-event coverage.

Ball Aerospace Selected to Build Instrument for NOAA's GeoXO Constellation

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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BROOMFIELD, Colo., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ball Aerospace was selected by NASA this week to build a hyperspectral infrared sounding instrument for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Geostationary Extended Observations (GeoXO) program.

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  • BROOMFIELD, Colo., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ball Aerospace was selected by NASA this week to build a hyperspectral infrared sounding instrument for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Geostationary Extended Observations (GeoXO) program.
  • GeoXO will collect critical data on weather patterns and ocean color, replacing and expanding on NOAA's current Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-R Series (GOES-R).
  • In 2021, NASA selected Ball Aerospace to conduct a Phase A study for GXS, which was used to set performance requirements for the instrument.
  • Ball was also selected to conduct studies for the Atmospheric Composition (ACX) and Ocean Color (OCX) instruments that will fly in the new constellation.

Mercury Insurance Advises Policyholders to Prepare for El Niño

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced that a significant El Niño event is expected to occur this year. Forecasters have issued an advisory stating that El Niño conditions are already developing and are expected to strengthen gradually as winter approaches.

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  • Forecasters have issued an advisory stating that El Niño conditions are already developing and are expected to strengthen gradually as winter approaches.
  • Typically, El Niño weather trends translate to an increase in rainfall for the southern United States and drier, warmer weather for the northern states.
  • It's also one of the most common claims filed by homeowners," said Bonnie Lee, Mercury Insurance 's Vice President of Property Claims.
  • Flood insurance covers both flood and mudflow damage, but only covers mudslide damage if defined exactly as the Standard Flood Insurance Policy defines mudflow.

Strong El Niño Prediction is a Sign to Get Your House and Insurance in Order

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced that a significant El Niño event is expected to occur this year. Forecasters have issued an advisory stating that El Niño conditions are already developing and are expected to strengthen gradually as winter approaches.

Key Points: 
  • Forecasters have issued an advisory stating that El Niño conditions are already developing and are expected to strengthen gradually as winter approaches.
  • Typically, El Niño weather trends translate to an increase in rainfall for the southern United States and drier, warmer weather for the northern states.
  • It's also one of the most common claims filed by homeowners," said Bonnie Lee, Mercury Insurance 's Vice President of Property Claims.
  • Flood insurance covers both flood and mudflow damage, but only covers mudslide damage if defined exactly as the Standard Flood Insurance Policy defines mudflow.

Salient Awarded NOAA Grant to Advance Water Availability Forecasting with Weather Patterns Threatening Agricultural Production

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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BOSTON, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Salient Predictions, a leading pioneer in weather forecasting analytics, has been awarded a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant to advance water availability forecasting that spans an unprecedented two to 52 weeks ahead. Focused in the vast agricultural region of Central Valley, California, the Phase I project will concentrate on improving predictions of subseasonal to seasonal (S2S) water availability, enabling communities to more effectively manage resources amid increasing and erratic natural disasters like floods and droughts.

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  • BOSTON, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Salient Predictions , a leading pioneer in weather forecasting analytics, has been awarded a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant to advance water availability forecasting that spans an unprecedented two to 52 weeks ahead.
  • "Global warming has led to an intensification of the water cycle with longer droughts and more intense rainfall events, threatening agricultural production and hydropower generation," said Ray Schmitt , President and co-founder of Salient.
  • "NOAA recognizes the critical need for advancing predictive capabilities related to water availability," said Dr. Genevieve Lind , SBIR Program Manager at NOAA.
  • "Salient's proposed technology for enhancing water forecasts aligns with NOAA's mission to improve our knowledge and management of water resources in a changing climate."

Commercial UAV Expo to bring thousands of commercial drone professionals to Las Vegas Sep 5-7

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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LAS VEGAS, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- More than 3,500 commercial drone professionals from more than 60 countries will gather at Commercial UAV Expo, the world's leading commercial drone trade show and conference, to network, connect, and learn about the newest developments in drone technology, applications, and operations. The event takes place at Caesars Forum, Las Vegas, NV, September 5-7, 2023.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- More than 3,500 commercial drone professionals from more than 60 countries will gather at Commercial UAV Expo , the world's leading commercial drone trade show and conference, to network, connect, and learn about the newest developments in drone technology, applications, and operations.
  • Keynote panels will delve into what success with drone technology looks like when drone innovators, regulators, and end-users share their expertise and vision.
  • Keynote panelists represent organizations including FAA, Percepto, Merlin Labs, Skydio, NOAA, Drone Industry Insights, Commercial Drone Alliance, and Cambridge Consultants.
  • More than 300 associations and media have signed on as event supporters, recognizing Commercial UAV Expo as the premier event for anyone in the drone industry integrating and operating commercial UAS - Registration is still open - secure your spot today !