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Tag Archives: NOAA
“It was 50 years ago today…”
On June 1, 1967, the Beatles released their album, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band in the United States. It revolutionized modern music and helped usher in the Summer of Love. In honor of this musical and cultural milestone, the … Continue reading
Posted in Budget and Spending, Government Operations, Health Care, Human Capital, Information Technology, Retirement Security, Science and Technology
Tagged ASM, Baby Boomers, Beatles, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CMS, Department of Defense, DOD, Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA, FMCI, HC, National Flood Insurance Program, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NFIP, NOAA, nursing homes, PI, Sgt. Pepper's, SI, V2V, weather satellites
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Eyes in the Sky | Could We Be Headed for Less Accurate Weather Forecasts?
Satellites are critical for timely forecasts and warnings of extreme weather events. But, as we’ve discussed before, some of these satellites are aging and should be replaced. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration oversees key weather satellites, and today we’re … Continue reading
Examining Ocean Acidification on World Oceans Day
Increasing carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere and oceans are resulting in chemical changes known as “ocean acidification.” These changes may pose risks for some marine species and ecosystems, as well as for the coastal communities that rely on them … Continue reading
Environmental Challenges and Opportunities in the Arctic Get Federal Attention
A warming climate is changing the Arctic’s environment. The decline in summer sea ice, which reached its lowest point on record in 2012, has made some Arctic waters navigable for longer periods of time.
Posted in Economic Development, Natural Resources and Environment, Transportation
Tagged airports, Alaska, arctic, Arctic Council, Army Corps of Engineers, climate change, Coast Guard, environment, icebreaker, maritime, maritime infrastructure, NOAA, NRE, PI, ports, sea ice, shipping, State Department, Transportation, USCG
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How Gaps in Weather Satellite Data Could Affect You
Heck of a lot of weather we’re having lately, with the polar vortex and record cold temperatures across the country. People rely on the weather forecast to determine how to be safe outdoors. This can also be important during hurricane … Continue reading
Posted in Graphic, High Risk List, Science and Technology, Space, Video
Tagged acquisition, emergency preparedness, forecast, gaps, government accountability office, high risk, Hurricane Sandy, hurricanes, IT, NASA, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NOAA, polar satellites, polar vortex, prediction models, satellites, space, usgao, weather, weather forecast, weather satellites
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