Working Groups of the NOAA Science Advisory Board

The Science Advisory Board is called upon to provide advice to NOAA on a wide variety of topics important to the agency.  Because of the breadth of subject matter that the group addresses, they frequently consult with additional experts on specific topics.  In some cases, the technical nature of a topic requires them to convene a specific group of experts to study the subject for a period of time (typically 6-18 months) prior to providing written recommendations back to the Science Advisory Board (/ad hoc/ working groups).  In some cases, certain topics are deemed to be of long-term interest for NOAA and the SAB establishes groups of experts with whom they consult on a regular basis (standing working groups).  The details about existing and past working groups are also listed here.  Reports from these groups may be found here or with the Reports .

• Existing /Ad Hoc/ Working Groups
  Extension, Outreach and Education, Fire Weather Research, Partnerships, and Social Sciences Working Groups
  
  
• Past /Ad Hoc /Working Groups
  External Review of NOAA's Ecosystem Research and Science Enterprise, and Hurricane Intensity Research Working Groups
  
  
• Standing Working Groups
  Ocean Exploration Advisory, Climate, Data Archive and Access Requirements, and Ecosystem Sciences and Management Working Groups