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Tracking Hurricanes from St. Pete

October 2, 2023

October 4, 2023

Data & Technology

Marine Science

Predicting the path and intensity of a hurricane is a complex science that employs not just satellite imagery, but also state-of-the-art drones that can dive, sail and fly straight into the heart of the most powerful storms (Wall Street Journal). St. Petersburg plays a role in this important work as a regional base for Saildrone at the Maritime and Defense Technology Hub.

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Click here to watch a video by the Wall Street Journal: The High-Tech Drones Tracking the World's Most Dangerous Storms. You'll also see the Hub at one point in the background!

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Click here to read an article by the Tampa Bay Times: An ocean drone launched from St. Petersburg into Hurricane Idalia. Here’s what it saw.

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(This article was first featured in our September newsletter - to subscribe to our monthly newsletter click here)

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