Todd McKinney

Todd McKinney is an atmospheric scientist and engineer with expertise in atmospheric transport, weather modification, high-altitude ballooning, and atmospheric sensing systems. He holds graduate and undergraduate degrees in Atmospheric and Earth Systems Science from the University of Alabama in Huntsville.

With experience spanning NASA, NOAA, and private industry, Todd has worked on stratospheric balloon missions, weather modification programs, and atmospheric sensing instrumentation. His background includes roles in payload design, field operations, data analysis, and research across diverse environments from Antarctica to field campaigns across the United States.

Todd's work focuses on advancing understanding of atmospheric processes through observational science, modeling, and technology development. He has contributed to peer-reviewed research, developed operational systems, and led field campaigns that integrate multiple measurement platforms to study atmospheric transport, cloud physics, and boundary layer dynamics.