Speaker: Jeff Rex, VP of Business Development, Weather & Earth Intelligence, Spire Global
This talk will explore the potential of satellite-powered weather and other earth intelligence data to improve stakeholders’ understanding of global weather and climate, including how leveraging Public-Private-Academic Partnerships (PPAP) can help improve global and local forecasts to increase awareness and preparedness for severe weather events.
Jeff Rex, VP of Business Development for Weather and Earth Intelligence at Spire Global, will begin his presentation by discussing the current sensing technologies available to the global community, many of which are already accessible through PPAPs. The focus will be on satellite-based sensing, data provision, and additional “space services” payload capabilities.
Rex will then delve into how Spire leverages one of the world’s largest satellite constellations to monitor the Earth and provide stakeholders with accurate and timely weather data from the atmosphere, ionosphere, and Earth’s surface. The talk will showcase how governments and national meteorological agencies are partnering with Spire to access data that informs decision-making and climate risk-management strategies, while improving overall daily weather forecasting capabilities.
Included in the discussion will be real-world case studies of how satellite-powered weather data is being used in combination with global shipping and supply chain movement data to improve climate resilience and adaptation in various sectors such as agriculture, infrastructure, and maritime shipping.
Ultimately, the goal of the discussion will be to consider the benefits and challenges of using satellite data in this context, as well as opportunities for further research and development in this field. Overall, the goal of the talk is to demonstrate the value of satellite sensing data as a tool for advancing weather and climate resilience efforts globally by improving forecasts, reducing carbon emissions, and increasing operational efficiencies through PPAPs, benefiting both the public and private sectors worldwide.
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