CHANTILLY, Va., March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Arcfield, a leading government technology and mission support provider, announced today a major advancement in global real-time weather data collection with the successful launch of its Rapid Revisit Optical Cloud Imager (RROCI). The innovative Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) sensor, designed for accurate, timely weather forecasting, provides critical weather data to government agencies, bolstering warfighter capability.

Launched in early 2024 via a commercial Transporter-10 mission as part of the U.S. Space Force’s EO/IR Weather System (EWS) program, RROCI was designed to provide near real-time cloud scanning and terrestrial weather data with high precision. The sensor is mounted on a 12U CubeSat, which enables its compact and efficient design. When compared to existing U.S. weather satellites, RROCI’s objective was to deliver results that meet or exceed current standards in a CubeSat platform, for reduced size, weight and power sensors, highlighting its potential to set a new standard in space-based weather sensing capabilities.

“The RROCI sensor is a leap forward in our ability to deliver rapid, real-time data for critical climate and weather monitoring in an affordable manner,” said Chad Fish, president and general manager of Orion Space Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary of Arcfield. “There are no other sensors currently on the market that have the potential to provide this quality of data from a platform of this size, showing just how powerful and effective miniaturized technology can be in tackling major global challenges.”

By using advanced proprietary sensors and commercially available systems with a compact, powerful design, RROCI can enable affordable deployment across satellite constellations, offering a level of coverage previously unattainable.

“We’re incredibly proud of how Orion Space Solutions is pushing the boundaries of space-based weather prediction,” said Kevin Kelly, chairman and CEO of Arcfield. “The RROCI sensor is a prime example of our team’s engineering prowess. They have unlocked SmallSat possibilities we’ve never seen before, which will drive both national defense and resilience in ways that truly matter.”

RROCI’s data can deliver substantial benefits not only to the Department of Defense and civil space, but also to the commercial sector. By enhancing civilian weather prediction accuracy, the sensor bolsters emergency response capabilities, improving global safety and preparedness. Following the conclusion of the EWS program, Orion Space Solutions plans to make the RROCI sensor technology broadly available to government and commercial entities as the Spectre Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) sensor.

To learn more about how Arcfield’s Orion Space Solutions is bridging critical data gaps in weather forecasting and its impacts, visit orion.arcfield.com for additional details.

About Arcfield

Arcfield was purpose-built to protect the nation and its allies through innovations in systems engineering and integration, space and mission launch assurance, cybersecurity, and conventional and hypersonic missile support. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA with 16 global offices, Arcfield employs more than 1,500 engineers, analysts, IT specialists, and other professionals. The company has more than 65 years of collective proven experience supporting missions in cyber and space defense, hypersonic and nuclear deterrence, and warfighter readiness. Visit arcfield.com for more details.

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/arcfields-orion-space-solutions-revolutionizes-real-time-weather-data-collection-with-innovative-rroci-sensor-302391690.html

SOURCE Arcfield

Source link

Private Internet Access gives you unparalleled access to thousands of next-gen servers in over 83 countries and each US state. Your VPN experience will always be fast, smooth, and reliable.