Robert Kursinski Jr.
Associate Professor, Atmospheric Sciences
PhD, Planetary Science, California Institute of Technology, 1997
Robert Kursinski studies climate dynamics and atmospheric physics using remote sensing techniques. In addition to his work on NASA Mars exploration, Dr. Kursinski is at the forefront in using GPS technology to remotely sense the atmosphere of the Earth and to develop an improved understanding of weather and climate. He works on non-GPS remote sensing technology as well, and is involved in developing new NOAA, as well as NASA, environmental remote sensing satellites and sensors. His atmospheric observing work is also being integrated into large-scale data assimilation efforts. Some of Dr. Kursinski's current projects include sensing water vapor and ozone via radio occultation and the assimilation of GPS meteorological data into weather and climate analyses. He also has plans to study water vapor feedback by assessing how moisture is controlled in the subtropics and upper troposphere.