environmental and geospatial analytics software

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energy_climate · 71 members · Data as of 2026-10-14

Environmental and geospatial analytics software processes spatial coordinates, satellite imagery, and sensor feeds to monitor climate patterns, natural disasters, and geographic phenomena. These tools are used by researchers, urban planners, and risk managers who need actionable ecological and geographic intelligence. They stand apart from general data analytics platforms by specifically handling complex spatial geometries, raster layers, and dynamic environmental models.

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Most asked for

24-hour time format option (1)
Raised on Sundial
Add legend and guidance for data comprehension (1)
Raised on Ranking weather models by how their forecasts turned out
Add weather data integration (forecasts for cloud cover) (1)
Raised on I calculated sun/shade exposure for every seat at World Cup stadiums
Additional data rings (humidity, UV, wind speed/direction) (1)
Raised on Sundial
Better handling of atmospheric refraction effects in calculations (1)
Raised on Algorithmically finding the longest line of sight on Earth
Better wind visibility in satellite map theme (1)
Raised on Firemaps Spain
Bulk download approach instead of hitting API endpoints (1)
Raised on Signet
Deep links with location format like `/diving/location/{lat},{lng}` (1)
Raised on Submarius

Concerns raised

$10/month pricing for niche market (1)
Raised on NukeCast
Accuracy issues at shorter ranges due to polygon resolution vs elevation map (1)
Raised on Algorithmically finding the longest line of sight on Earth
AI models produce blurry, low-quality map outputs visually (1)
Raised on Ranking weather models by how their forecasts turned out
AI-generated social media thumbnail inaccurate and in poor taste (1)
Raised on Firemaps Spain
Alaska and Hawaii not included (1)
Raised on NukeCast
Atmospheric haze and visibility limits not accounted for in theoretical sightlines (1)
Raised on Algorithmically finding the longest line of sight on Earth
Confusion from model-generated incident names before official naming (1)
Raised on Signet
Difficulty in deciding between air pollution vs. climate change tradeoffs (1)
Raised on 41 years sea surface temperature anomalies

Compared to

AIFS (1)
Raised on Ranking weather models by how their forecasts turned out
AIGFS (1)
Raised on Ranking weather models by how their forecasts turned out
Canadian gov FM3 data system (1)
Raised on Signet
ECMWF IFS (1)
Raised on Ranking weather models by how their forecasts turned out
Existing dashboards for water activities (sailing, rowing) (1)
Raised on Submarius
FARSITE fire behavior model (1)
Raised on Signet
GFS (1)
Raised on Ranking weather models by how their forecasts turned out
GLFF (Global Land Fire Forecasting) (1)
Raised on Signet

Members

Name	Source	Upvotes ▲	Launched
nisar-polarimetric-training	GITHUB	10	2026-09-14
Verdex: Satellite Imagery Verification for Insurance	YC	11	2026-02-27
depletion-ledger	GITHUB	11	2026-09-13
I built a weather site for the Eastern Caribbean	HN	12	2026-04-09
sekitarku	GITHUB	13	2026-09-09
Submarius	HN	14	2026-06-20
bharat-spatial-engine	GITHUB	15	2026-10-04
Firemaps Spain	HN	16	2026-07-29
kenya-climate-data-lab	GITHUB	17	2026-09-21
NukeCast	HN	18	2026-01-26
Precip - Know exactly when it'll rain, down to the minute	YC	18	2026-09-30
seis-AI	GITHUB	21	2026-09-29
east-china-sea-red-tide	GITHUB	23	2026-09-15
Overcast	GITHUB	39	2026-10-01
World Signal	PH	52	2026-09-25
Sundial	HN	66	2026-03-31
Signet	HN	123	2026-03-15
41 years sea surface temperature anomalies	HN	147	2026-04-09
geo-sleuth	GITHUB	270	2026-09-18
Algorithmically finding the longest line of sight on Earth	HN	412	2026-02-09
RustGIS	GITHUB	801	2026-10-10