Using SMS texts to provide weather forecasts for small farmers in West Africa

Summary

Describes Ignitia's proprietary iska weather forecasting system using AI algorithms and 3-D multisource data to deliver GPS-specific two-day, monthly, and seasonal forecasts via SMS. Reports 84% accuracy compared to 39% for global forecasts in West Africa. Details the automated GPS-based subscriber location system and expansion to Mali and other West African countries.