Feb 23

Conversation with Kevin Nelson, Atmospheric Scientist at PlanetiQ

The AMS 2026 PlanetiQ interview highlights an important discussion on the growing role of commercial satellite weather data in atmospheric science and numerical weather prediction.

During the 106th Annual Meeting of the American Meteorological Society (AMS) in Houston, Texas, industry conversations focused heavily on the future of weather forecasting, satellite observations, and next-generation atmospheric data. One featured discussion included Kevin Nelson, Atmospheric Scientist at PlanetiQ.

The interview explored PlanetiQ’s mission, the company’s commercial GNSS-RO satellite technology, and the increasing importance of high-quality atmospheric observations for operational forecasting and research applications.

Topics discussed include:

  • Commercial GNSS-RO satellite data
  • Numerical weather prediction (NWP)
  • Atmospheric science research
  • Weather forecasting improvements
  • Future satellite observation capabilities

As demand grows for more accurate and lower-latency weather data, commercial providers like PlanetiQ continue to play an expanding role in supporting both government and commercial forecasting systems.

Read the full AMS 2026 PlanetiQ interview and tradeshow recap to learn more about PlanetiQ’s technology and future direction.