Miratlas releases “Lamarck” its Atmospheric Dataset
4 June 2025
Pertuis, France and Colorado Springs, CO – September 4, 2025
Miratlas SAS and Solmirus Corporation are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a strategic collaboration aimed at integrating Solmirus’ advanced instruments into Miratlas’ product portfolio. This partnership is set to offer a comprehensive solution for atmospheric monitoring by combining Miratlas’ turbulence and cloud monitoring technologies with Solmirus’ All Sky Imaging instruments.
About Miratlas:
Miratlas, based in Pertuis, France, specializes in atmospheric characterization of turbulence and operates a global network of Sky Monitors along with the Lamarck atmospheric database. Miratlas’ technology plays a crucial role in monitoring atmospheric conditions critical to enable reliable and efficient Free Space Optical Communications and Satellite Quantum Communication. With a strong presence in over 20 countries, Miratlas offers unparalleled expertise and innovative solutions in the atmospheric monitoring market.
About Solmirus:
Solmirus, located in Colorado Springs, CO, specializes in advanced All Sky Imaging technologies for atmospheric monitoring. Solmirus’ instruments provide market leading comprehensive and high-resolution imaging capabilities of cloud cover essential for meteorological and atmospheric research. Solmirus has established itself as a key player in the atmospheric imaging market, providing solutions that enhance weather forecasting, climate research, and environmental monitoring.
Objectives of the Collaboration:
The goal of this collaboration is to create an integrated atmospheric monitoring solution that will be marketed and distributed globally by Miratlas. By combining the strengths of both companies’ technologies in turbulence and cloud cover measurement as well as their market reach, this collaboration aims to provide a comprehensive world leading solution in the field of atmospheric monitoring.
Quotes:
Jean-Edouard Communal, CEO of Miratlas, stated, “We are excited to collaborate with Solmirus to offer even more comprehensive and innovative atmospheric monitoring solutions. This collaboration represents a significant step toward our shared goal of technological advancement and market growth.”
Jay Brooks, CEO & Co-founder of Solmirus, added, “This collaboration with Miratlas presents exciting opportunities for both companies. We look forward to seeing how our combined technologies can revolutionize the field of atmospheric monitoring.”
Miratlas Skymonitor measures turbulence at ESA’s OGS in Tenerife since 2018. Image Courtesy of ESA
Solmirus AVISA in Tenerife
