STAR
Satellite Products
The United States invests billions of dollars
annually in satellites that monitor the
everchanging environment of the Earth.
The Center for Satellite Applications and Research (STAR)
adds value to this investment by offering sound, satellite-based
information about the Earth.
The mission of STAR is to create satellite-based observations
of the land, atmosphere, and ocean, and transfer them from scientific
research and development into routine operations. In addition, STAR offers
state-of-the-art data, products, and services to decision-makers. STAR is
a leader in planning future satellite observing systems to enhance
the nation's ability to remotely monitor the environment. STAR also
calibrates the Earth-observing instrument of all NOAA
satellites to provide reliable measurements for assessing the current conditions on Earth in a
timely manner, predicting changes in conditions, and studying long-term
trends in the environment.
- Describe the current conditions of the Earth and its environment in a timely manner;
- Predict future changes of the environment;
- Study long-term changes on the Earth
STAR Product Categories
- Climate
Understand climate variability and change, to enhance society's ability to plan and respond.
- Ecosystems
Protect, restore, and manage use of coastal and ocean resources through ecosystem-based management.
- Weather and Water
Serve society's needs for weather and water information.
- Commerce and Transportation
Support the nation's commerce with information for safe, efficient,
and environmentally sound transportation.
- Critical Support
Provide support for NOAA's mission, including its observing systems,
which are a critical part of its infrastructure, and essential for
measuring more than 500 environmental properties
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