What NOAA Research Does
Working under the broad themes of Climate, Atmosphere, and Oceans, NOAA scientists study the ocean's depths and the highest reaches of space. NOAA's long-term commitment to conducting preeminent research includes engaging in-house and external talent to:
- Continue to conduct experiments to understand natural processes (physical, geochemical, ecological)
- Build predictive models for use in weather, climate, solar, ocean, and coastal assessments and predictions.
- Develop and deploy new observing technologies to provide data to support predictive models and to document natural variability.
- Develop new analytical and forecast tools to improve weather services and earlier warnings for natural disasters.
- Use new information technology to share information with other federal and academic scientists.
- Prepare scientific assessments and information products to enhance public education and guide governmental action.
Research plans and products are developed in partnership with academia and other federal agencies, and are peer-reviewed and widely distributed. A high premium is placed on external collaboration both domestically and internationally.
The components and programs of NOAA Research are:
- 7 NOAA laboratories
- 14 Joint Institute research partners
- Office of Global Programs
- Climate Observations and Services
- Office of Weather and Air Quality
- Arctic Research Office
- Office of Ocean Exploration
- National Undersea Research Program
- National Sea Grant Program
NOAA Research has three primary research areas: climate, atmosphere and oceans.
Read more about this topic: Office Of Oceanic And Atmospheric Research
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