A branch of the U.S. Dept. of Commerce whose mission is to promote global environmental stewardship to conserve and wisely manage the nation's marine and coastal resources, and to describe monitor, and predict changes in the Earth's environment to ensure and enhance sustainable economic opportunities. NOAA comprises the following program offices: NESDIS, NMFS, NOS, NWS, OAR, COP, OGP and HPCC. More information can be found at the NOAA Web site.
A federal agency, NOAA's mandate is to conserve and manage wisely the nation's coastal and marine resources, and describe and predict changes in the earth's environment to ensure sustainable economic opportunities. NOAA administers the National Sea Grant College Program, National Underseas Research Program, National Marine Fisheries Service, National Coastal Resources Research and Development Institute, National Weather Service, and others.
The U.S. federal agency responsible for describing and predicting changes in the Earth's environment.
an agency in the Department of Commerce that maps the oceans and conserves their living resources; predicts changes to the earth's environment; provides weather reports and forecasts floods and hurricanes and other natural disasters related to weather
A mobile weather data collection and forecasting facility including personnel, which can be utilized within the incident area.
Responsible for the production of navigational charts and for monitoring and informing mariners of weather conditions.
a government agency that in part is concerned with weather and flooding
Agency responsible to serve as scientific support coordinator for a federal on-scene coordinator. Assists in oil spill and air toxins modeling and meteorological monitoring and oceanic research.
A branch of the U.S. Department of Commerce, it is the parent organization of the National Weather Service. It promotes global environmental stewardship, emphasizing atmospheric and marine resources. For further information, contact NOAA, located in Silver Spring, Maryland.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is a scientific agency of the United States Department of Commerce focused on the conditions of the oceans and the atmosphere. NOAA warns of dangerous weather, charts seas and skies, guides the use and protection of ocean and coastal resources, and conducts research to improve understanding and stewardship of the environment.