Congressional Policy Briefs
January 2017
NOAA Fleet Update - November 2016
The NOAA Fleet Update - December 2016/January 2017 [PDF] provides the status of NOAA’s fleet of ships and aircraft, which play a critical role in the collection of oceanographic, atmospheric, hydrographic, and fisheries data. NOAA’s current fleet of 16 ships – the largest civilian research and survey fleet in the world – and nine aircraft, are operated, managed, and maintained by NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO). OMAO includes civilians, mariners, and officers of the United States NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps), one of the nation’s seven Uniformed Services.
December 2016
NESDIS News - November 2016
The NESDIS Newsletter- November 2016 [PDF] provides an update on the operations, key data sets, messages, activities, and programs for NOAA's National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service.
November 2016
NESDIS News - October 2016
The NESDIS Newsletter- October 2016 [PDF] provides an update on the operations, key data sets, messages, activities, and programs for NOAA's National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service.
NOAA Fleet Independent Review Team
The NOAA Fleet Independent Review Team (IRT), a team of senior level executives from across government, industry, and academia that has been meeting since January presented their independent report on NOAA fleet recapitalization to Under Secretary Dr. Sullivan and Assistant Secretary VADM Manson Brown on October 13. The IRT’s report assesses the health of the NOAA fleet, requirements for recapitalization, and analyzes operational and maintenance practices and technology infusion. The IRT considered the compelling data-collection requirements that need access to the oceans; the applicable technologies and how they change the requirements; the appropriate fleet size and composition to meet needs; and best approaches to meet this need. You can read the IRT’s final report at http://www.omao.noaa.gov/find/media/documents/final-report-independent-review-team-noaa-fleet-recapitalization.
The NOAA Fleet Plan: Building NOAA’s 21st Century Fleet
NOAA has developed a comprehensive plan to recapitalize NOAA's fleet of research and survey vessels based on an extensive analysis of NOAA's current and future at-sea data collection requirements. That analysis, validated by independent experts, indicates that, absent investments in new research and survey ships, there will be long-term impacts to NOAA’s ability to provide products and services such as weather forecasts and warnings, nautical charts, accurate fishery quotas and stock assessments, harmful algal bloom warnings, climate outlooks, emergency response, and numerous other management activities. The NOAA Fleet Plan: Building NOAA’s 21st Century Fleet [PDF 7.5 MB] provides a detailed plan for ensuring that NOAA's ship fleet can continue to efficiently and effectively fulfill its mission to collect data vital to protecting lives, livelihoods, and conserving and managing natural resources.
NOAA Fleet Update - November 2016
The NOAA Fleet Update - November 2016 [PDF] provides the status of NOAA’s fleet of ships and aircraft, which play a critical role in the collection of oceanographic, atmospheric, hydrographic, and fisheries data. NOAA’s current fleet of 16 ships – the largest civilian research and survey fleet in the world – and nine aircraft, are operated, managed, and maintained by NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO). OMAO includes civilians, mariners, and officers of the United States NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps), one of the nation’s seven Uniformed Services.
October 2016
NOAA Fleet Update - October 2016
The NOAA Fleet Update - October 2016 [PDF] provides the status of NOAA’s fleet of ships and aircraft, which play a critical role in the collection of oceanographic, atmospheric, hydrographic, and fisheries data. NOAA’s current fleet of 16 ships – the largest civilian research and survey fleet in the world – and nine aircraft, are operated, managed, and maintained by NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO). OMAO includes civilians, mariners, and officers of the United States NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps), one of the nation’s seven Uniformed Services.
NESDIS News - September 2016
The NESDIS Newsletter- September 2016 [PDF] provides an update on the operations, key data sets, messages, activities, and programs for NOAA's National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service.
September 2016
NESDIS News - August 2016
The NESDIS Newsletter- August 2016 [PDF] provides an update on the operations, key data sets, messages, activities, and programs for NOAA's National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service.
NOAA Fleet Update - September 2016
The NOAA Fleet Update - September 2016 [PDF] provides the status of NOAA’s fleet of ships and aircraft, which play a critical role in the collection of oceanographic, atmospheric, hydrographic, and fisheries data. NOAA’s current fleet of 16 ships – the largest civilian research and survey fleet in the world – and nine aircraft, are operated, managed, and maintained by NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO). OMAO includes civilians, mariners, and officers of the United States NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps), one of the nation’s seven Uniformed Services.
August 2016
NOAA Fleet Update - August 2016
The NOAA Fleet Update - August 2016 [PDF] provides the status of NOAA’s fleet of ships and aircraft, which play a critical role in the collection of oceanographic, atmospheric, hydrographic, and fisheries data. NOAA’s current fleet of 16 ships – the largest civilian research and survey fleet in the world – and nine aircraft, are operated, managed, and maintained by NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO). OMAO includes civilians, mariners, and officers of the United States NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps), one of the nation’s seven Uniformed Services.
July 2016
NESDIS News - July 2016
The NESDIS Newsletter- July 2016 [PDF] provides an update on the operations, key data sets, messages, activities, and programs for NOAA's National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service.
NOAA Fleet Update - July 2016
The NOAA Fleet Update - July 2016 [PDF] provides the status of NOAA’s fleet of ships and aircraft, which play a critical role in the collection of oceanographic, atmospheric, hydrographic, and fisheries data. NOAA’s current fleet of 16 ships – the largest civilian research and survey fleet in the world – and nine aircraft, are operated, managed, and maintained by NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO). OMAO includes civilians, mariners, and officers of the United States NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps), one of the nation’s seven Uniformed Services.
June 2016
NESDIS News - June 2016
The NESDIS Newsletter- June 2016 [PDF] provides an update on the operations, key data sets, messages, activities, and programs for NOAA's National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service.
NOAA Fleet Update - June 2016
The NOAA Fleet Update - June 2016 [PDF] provides the status of NOAA’s fleet of ships and aircraft, which play a critical role in the collection of oceanographic, atmospheric, hydrographic, and fisheries data. NOAA’s current fleet of 16 ships – the largest civilian research and survey fleet in the world – and nine aircraft, are operated, managed, and maintained by NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO). OMAO includes civilians, mariners, and officers of the United States NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps), one of the nation’s seven Uniformed Services.
2016 Interagency Hurricane Preparedness Congressional Briefing
On June 1, 2016, NOAA Deputy Administrator Manson K. Brown (VADM USCG, ret.) was joined by leadership from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and American Red Cross to present the annual Hurricane Season Preparedness briefing to Congress. The briefing includes NOAA's annual Hurricane Season Outlook forecast.
The file is available in both a static PDF (2.6 MB) and a PPT (107 MB) which contains several embedded videos.
NOAA FY17 Budget Request Documents
- NOAA's FY17 Budget Request Briefing for Senate and House Staff presented by Dr. Kathryn Sullivan, Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and NOAA Administrator (March 3, 2016) [PDF]
- NOAA's FY17 Priorities
- National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) - one pager [PDF]
- National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) - one pager [PDF]
- National Ocean Service (NOS) - one pager [PDF]
- National Weather Service (NWS) - one pager [PDF]
- Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) - one pager [PDF]
- OMAO's Ships and Center - United States map showing ship homeports, primary mission, year built, and projected End of Service Life (EOSL) [PDF]
- OMAO's Fleet Without Investment - graphic table showing decline of the NOAA fleet by 50% by 2028 without an investment in new vessels [PDF]
- Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) - one pager [PDF]
- NOAA Congressional Justification
- NOAA Blue Book
May 2016
NOAA Water Initiative - Transforming Water Prediction for a Water-Prepared Nation
May 5 - Senate and House staff briefing [PDF - 10MB]
NOAA Fleet Update - May 2016
The NOAA Fleet Update - May 2016 [PDF] provides the status of NOAA’s fleet of ships and aircraft, which play a critical role in the collection of oceanographic, atmospheric, hydrographic, and fisheries data. NOAA’s current fleet of 16 ships – the largest civilian research and survey fleet in the world – and nine aircraft, are operated, managed, and maintained by NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO). OMAO includes civilians, mariners, and officers of the United States NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps), one of the nation’s seven Uniformed Services.
April 2016
NOAA Fleet Update - April 2016 and the Federal Fleet Status Report: Current Capacity and Near-Term Priorities
The NOAA Fleet Update - April 2016 [PDF] provides the status of NOAA’s fleet of ships and aircraft, which play a critical role in the collection of oceanographic, atmospheric, hydrographic, and fisheries data. NOAA’s current fleet of 16 ships – the largest civilian research and survey fleet in the world – and nine aircraft, are operated, managed, and maintained by NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO). OMAO includes civilians, mariners, and officers of the United States NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps), one of the nation’s seven Uniformed Services.
Also, please find below a link to the Federal Fleet Status Report: Current Capacity and Near-Term Priorities, a product of the Interagency Working Group on Facilities and Infrastructure, dated March 2016.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/microsites/ostp/NSTC/federal_fleet_status_report_final.pdf
March 2016
NOAA Fleet Update - March 2016
The NOAA Fleet Update - March 2016 [PDF] provides the status of NOAA’s fleet of ships and aircraft, which play a critical role in the collection of oceanographic, atmospheric, hydrographic, and fisheries data. NOAA’s current fleet of 16 ships – the largest civilian research and survey fleet in the world – and nine aircraft, are operated, managed, and maintained by NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO). OMAO includes civilians, mariners, and officers of the United States NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps), one of the nation’s seven Uniformed Services.
February 2016
NOAA Fleet Update - February 2016
The NOAA Fleet Update - February 2016 [PDF] provides the status of NOAA’s fleet of ships and aircraft, which play a critical role in the collection of oceanographic, atmospheric, hydrographic, and fisheries data. NOAA’s current fleet of 16 ships – the largest civilian research and survey fleet in the world – and nine aircraft, are operated, managed, and maintained by NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO). OMAO includes civilians, mariners, and officers of the United States NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps), one of the nation’s seven Uniformed Services.
January 2016
NOAA Fleet Update - January 2016
The NOAA Fleet Update - January 2016 [PDF] provides the status of NOAA’s fleet of ships and aircraft, which play a critical role in the collection of oceanographic, atmospheric, hydrographic, and fisheries data. NOAA’s current fleet of 16 ships – the largest civilian research and survey fleet in the world – and nine aircraft, are operated, managed, and maintained by NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO). OMAO includes civilians, mariners, and officers of the United States NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps), one of the nation’s seven Uniformed Services.
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On January 4, 2016, NOAA Corps Basic Officer Training Class (BOTC) 127 reported to the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Academy in New London, Connecticut. CAPT Caskey administered the NOAA Corps Oath to ten new officers. These Ensigns come from ten different states and have various backgrounds in environmental science, marine biology, geology, and aeronautical science.
November 2015
NESDIS Newsletter- November 2015 |
The NESDIS Newsletter- November 2015 [PDF], provides an update on the operations, key data sets, messages, activites, and programs for NOAA's National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service. |
NOAA Fleet Update - November/December 2015 |
The NOAA Fleet Update - November/December 2015 [PDF] provides the status of NOAA’s fleet of ships and aircraft, which play a critical role in the collection of oceanographic, atmospheric, hydrographic, and fisheries data. NOAA’s current fleet of 16 ships – the largest civilian research and survey fleet in the world – and nine aircraft, are operated, managed, and maintained by NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO). OMAO includes civilians, mariners, and officers of the United States NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps), one of the nation’s seven Uniformed Services.
Have you ever wondered what an intense Category 5 storm might look like on radar? This photo was taken just as N43RF (NOAA P-3) was entering the outer eyewall of 879mb Hurricane Patricia. |
October 2015
NESDIS Newsletter- October 2015 |
The NESDIS Newsletter- October 2015 [PDF], provides an update on the operations, key data sets, messages, activites, and programs for NOAA's National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service. |
NOAA Fleet Update - September/October 2015 |
The NOAA Fleet Update - September/October 2015 [PDF] provides the status of NOAA’s fleet of ships and aircraft, which play a critical role in the collection of oceanographic, atmospheric, hydrographic, and fisheries data. NOAA’s current fleet of 16 ships – the largest civilian research and survey fleet in the world – and nine aircraft, are operated, managed, and maintained by NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO). OMAO includes civilians, mariners, and officers of the United States NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps), one of the nation’s seven Uniformed Services.
A gray whale dives with the NOAA Ship Reuben Lasker’s rigid-hulled inflatable boat nearby. [Photo: NOAA] |
September 2015
Decoding this year’s El Niño: What do we know and how will it impact my region? |
NOAA’s El Niño/Southern Oscillation update was issued September 10, 2015. The attached slides review the science behind El Niño, the most recent forecast, potential impacts across the country. Briefing slides [pdf 3.5MB] |
August 2015
NESDIS Newsletter- August 2015 |
The NESDIS Newsletter- August 2015 [PDF], provides an update on the operations, key data sets, messages, activites, and programs for NOAA's National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service. |
NOAA Fleet Update - August 2015 |
The NOAA Fleet Update - August 2015 [PDF] provides the status of NOAA’s fleet of ships and aircraft, which play a critical role in the collection of oceanographic, atmospheric, hydrographic, and fisheries data. NOAA’s current fleet of 16 ships – the largest civilian research and survey fleet in the world – and nine aircraft, are operated, managed, and maintained by NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO). OMAO includes civilians, mariners, and officers of the United States NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps), one of the nation’s seven Uniformed Services.
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July 2015
NESDIS Newsletter- July 2015 |
The NESDIS Newsletter- July 2015 [PDF], provides an update on the operations, key data sets, messages, activites, and programs for NOAA's National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service. |
NOAA Fleet Update - July 2015 |
The NOAA Fleet Update - July 2015 [PDF] provides the status of NOAA’s fleet of ships and aircraft, which play a critical role in the collection of oceanographic, atmospheric, hydrographic, and fisheries data. NOAA’s current fleet of 16 ships – the largest civilian research and survey fleet in the world – and nine aircraft, are operated, managed, and maintained by NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO). OMAO includes civilians, mariners, and officers of the United States NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps), one of the nation’s seven Uniformed Services.
Side-scan sonar sits waiting to be towed behind NOAA Ship Nancy Foster |
NOAA's Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs 101 [pdf]
June 2015
NESDIS Newsletter- June 2015 |
The NESDIS Newsletter- June 2015 [PDF], provides an update on the operations, key data sets, messages, activites, and programs for NOAA's National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service. |
NOAA Fleet Update - June 2015 |
The NOAA Fleet Update - June 2015 [PDF] provides the status of NOAA’s fleet of ships and aircraft, which play a critical role in the collection of oceanographic, atmospheric, hydrographic, and fisheries data. NOAA’s current fleet of 16 ships – the largest civilian research and survey fleet in the world – and nine aircraft, are operated, managed, and maintained by NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO). OMAO includes civilians, mariners, and officers of the United States NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps), one of the nation’s seven Uniformed Services.
NOAA Ship Bell M. Shimada alongside at The Exploratorium in San Francisco, CA. |
May 2015
NESDIS Newsletter- May 2015 |
The NESDIS Newsletter- May 2015 [PDF], provides an update on the operations, key data sets, messages, activites, and programs for NOAA's National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service. |
NOAA Fleet Update - May 2015 |
The NOAA Fleet Update - May 2015 [PDF] provides the status of NOAA’s fleet of ships and aircraft, which play a critical role in the collection of oceanographic, atmospheric, hydrographic, and fisheries data. NOAA’s current fleet of 16 ships – the largest civilian research and survey fleet in the world – and nine aircraft, are operated, managed, and maintained by NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO). OMAO includes civilians, mariners, and officers of the United States NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps), one of the nation’s seven Uniformed Services.
One of NOAA’s two Lockheed WP-3D Orion aircraft recently entered a long-term maintenance period at Naval Air Station, Jacksonville. The aircraft will receive new wings and significant additional upgrades as part of a service life extension program that will allow our WP-3D Orion aircraft to continue supporting all of NOAA’s critical missions for years to come. The process will take approximately one year and once completed, NOAA’s second WP-3D will enter its own re-winging and upgrade maintenance period in 2016. |
April 2015
NESDIS Newsletter- April 2015 |
The NESDIS Newsletter- April 2015 [PDF], provides an update on the operations, key data sets, messages, activites, and programs for NOAA's National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service. |
Tribal Resource Guide to the Department of Commerce
The U.S. Department of Commerce is pleased to make available the Tribal Resource Guide to the Department of Commerce. This guide is an important first step in revamping the Department’s work with tribes to spur even greater collaboration with tribes and native business enterprises. In addition, the guide introduces the Secretary's new Senior Advisor for Native American Affairs, the policy of the Department regarding tribes (which include references to the United States’ trust responsibility to the tribes and native peoples of the United States and the advances tribes have made in the Self-Determination Era), and includes contact information for each of the bureaus’ tribal liaisons in order to make it easier for tribes to interact with the Department. In addition this guide includes working links to other resources (web pages, our tribal consultation policy, etc.) within NOAA and the Department.
NOAA Fleet Update - April 2015 |
The NOAA Fleet Update - April 2015 [PDF] provides the status of NOAA’s fleet of ships and aircraft, which play a critical role in the collection of oceanographic, atmospheric, hydrographic, and fisheries data. NOAA’s current fleet of 16 ships – the largest civilian research and survey fleet in the world – and nine aircraft, are operated, managed, and maintained by NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO). OMAO includes civilians, mariners, and officers of the United States NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps), one of the nation’s seven Uniformed Services.
NOAA Corps Basic Officer Training Class 125 duringfire-fighting training at the U.S. Navy training facility. |
NOAA Line Office 101s
Below are the currently available NOAA Line Office 101 presentations. Others will be added as they are provided.
- National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS)
- National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
- National Ocean Service (NOS)
- Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO)
March 2015
NOAA FY 16 Budget Request Documents
- NOAA FY16 Budget Request Overview [pdf]
- National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) - one pager
- National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) - one pager
- National Ocean Service (NOS) - one pager
- National Weather Service (NWS) - one pager
- Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) - one pager
- Ocean Survey Vessel - one pager
- OMAO's Ships and Center - United States map showing homeports, primary mission, year built, and projected End of Service Life (EOSL)
- OMAO's Fleet Without Investment - graphic table showing decline of the NOAA fleet by 50% by 2028 without an investment in new vessels
- OMAO 101 [pdf]
- Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) - one pager
- NOAA Blue Book and Other Budget Documents
NOAA Fleet Update - March 2015 |
The NOAA Fleet Update - March 2015 [PDF] provides the status of NOAA’s fleet of ships and aircraft, which play a critical role in the collection of oceanographic, atmospheric, hydrographic, and fisheries data. NOAA’s current fleet of 16 ships – the largest civilian research and survey fleet in the world – and nine aircraft, are operated, managed, and maintained by NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO). OMAO includes civilians, mariners, and officers of the United States NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps), one of the nation’s seven Uniformed Services.
LCDR Didier and LTJG Doremus stand in front of the Jet Prop Commander aircraft they use to conduct snow surveys. |
February 2015
NESDIS Newsletter- February 2015 |
The NESDIS Newsletter- February 2015 [PDF], provides an update on the operations, key data sets, messages, activites, and programs for NOAA's National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service. |
NOAA Fleet Update - February 2015 |
The NOAA Fleet Update - February 2015 [PDF] provides the status of NOAA’s fleet of ships and aircraft, which play a critical role in the collection of oceanographic, atmospheric, hydrographic, and fisheries data. NOAA’s current fleet of 16 ships – the largest civilian research and survey fleet in the world – and nine aircraft, are operated, managed, and maintained by NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO). OMAO includes civilians, mariners, and officers of the United States NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps), one of the nation’s seven Uniformed Services.
NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson is a key ship in counting fisheries populations in Alaska for the U.S. Economy, but is also equipped to support other NOAA missions. The Dyson recently launched a number of oceanographic buoys in Alaskan waters that will help monitor ocean acidification in the region. More info:http://1.usa.gov/16i4fhB |
January 2015
OAR Newsletter- January 2015 |
| Please see attached for the inaugural research newsletter from NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR)! This quarterly edition features stories on predicting future droughts in California, NOAA deploying an unmanned aircraft directly inside a hurricane, a study that reveals a new pattern of tornado activity in recent years, an in depth look on a research to operations (R2O) success story, and R2O on tsunami detection buoys over the past 10 years. |
NESDIS Newsletter- January 2015 |
The NESDIS Newsletter- January 2015 [PDF], provides an update on the operations, key data sets, messages, activites, and programs for NOAA's National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service. |
NOAA Fleet Update - January 2015 |
The NOAA Fleet Update - January 2015 [PDF] provides the status of NOAA’s fleet of ships and aircraft, which play a critical role in the collection of oceanographic, atmospheric, hydrographic, and fisheries data. NOAA’s current fleet of 16 ships – the largest civilian research and survey fleet in the world – and nine aircraft, are operated, managed, and maintained by NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO). OMAO includes civilians, mariners, and officers of the United States NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps), one of the nation’s seven Uniformed Services.
Re-winging of N42RF is scheduled to commence in March 2015 and finish in May 2016. Re-wing Kit Consists of: |
December 2014
NESDIS Newsletter- December 2014 |
The NESDIS Newsletter- December 2014 [PDF], provides an update on the operations, key data sets, messages, activites, and programs for NOAA's National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service. |
NOAA Fleet Update - December 2014 |
The NOAA Fleet Update - December 2014 [PDF] provides the status of NOAA’s fleet of ships and aircraft, which play a critical role in the collection of oceanographic, atmospheric, hydrographic, and fisheries data. NOAA’s current fleet of 16 ships – the largest civilian research and survey fleet in the world – and nine aircraft, are operated, managed, and maintained by NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO). OMAO includes civilians, mariners, and officers of the United States NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps), one of the nation’s seven Uniformed Services.
The NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps welcomes its newest officers to the service! Recently, Basic Officer Training Class No. 124 graduated alongside their U.S. Coast Guard officer candidate colleagues at a ceremony held at the Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT. |
November 2014
NESDIS Newsletter- November 2014 |
The NESDIS Newsletter- November 2014 [PDF], provides an update on the operations, key data sets, messages, activites, and programs for NOAA's National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service. |
NOAA Fleet Update - November 2014 |
The NOAA Fleet Update - November 2014 [PDF] provides the status of NOAA’s fleet of ships and aircraft, which play a critical role in the collection of oceanographic, atmospheric, hydrographic, and fisheries data. NOAA’s current fleet of 16 ships – the largest civilian research and survey fleet in the world – and nine aircraft, are operated, managed, and maintained by NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO). OMAO includes civilians, mariners, and officers of the United States NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps), one of the nation’s seven Uniformed Services.
Ever wonder what we bring aboard during an ocean trawl? Check out this shot from |
October 2014
NESDIS Newsletter- October 2014 |
The NESDIS Newsletter- October 2014 [PDF], provides an update on the operations, key data sets, messages, activites, and programs for NOAA's National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service. |
NOAA Fleet Update - October 2014 |
The NOAA Fleet Update - October 2014 [PDF] provides the status of NOAA’s fleet of ships and aircraft, which play a critical role in the collection of oceanographic, atmospheric, hydrographic, and fisheries data. NOAA’s current fleet of 16 ships – the largest civilian research and survey fleet in the world – and nine aircraft, are operated, managed, and maintained by NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO). OMAO includes civilians, mariners, and officers of the United States NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps), one of the nation’s seven Uniformed Services.
[Photo: ENS Jacob Barbaro, NOAA] |
September 2014
NOAA Fleet Update - September 2014 |
The NOAA Fleet Update - September 2014 [PDF] provides the status of NOAA’s fleet of ships and aircraft, which play a critical role in the collection of oceanographic, atmospheric, hydrographic, and fisheries data. NOAA’s current fleet of 16 ships – the largest civilian research and survey fleet in the world – and nine aircraft, are operated, managed, and maintained by NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO). OMAO includes civilians, mariners, and officers of the United States NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps), one of the nation’s seven Uniformed Services.
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NOAA Aircraft P-3 (N42RF)
August 2014
NOAA Fleet Update - August 2014 |
The NOAA Fleet Update - August 2014 [PDF] provides the status of NOAA’s fleet of ships and aircraft, which play a critical role in the collection of oceanographic, atmospheric, hydrographic, and fisheries data. NOAA’s current fleet of 16 ships – the largest civilian research and survey fleet in the world – and nine aircraft, are operated, managed, and maintained by NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO). OMAO includes civilians, mariners, and officers of the United States NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps), one of the nation’s seven Uniformed Services.
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July 2014
NOAA Fleet Update - July 2014 |
The NOAA Fleet Update - July 2014 [PDF], provides the status of NOAA’s fleet of ships and aircraft, which play a critical role in the collection of oceanographic, atmospheric, hydrographic, and fisheries data. NOAA’s current fleet of 16 ships – the largest civilian research and survey fleet in the world – and nine aircraft, are operated, managed, and maintained by NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO). OMAO includes both civilians, mariners, and officers of the United States NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps), one of the nations’ seven Uniformed Services.
NOAA Ship Hi'ialakai spent much of the day on July 1 on Sand Island at the Midway Atoll, HI. |
June 2014
President Signs National Oceans Month Proclamation
President Obama has signed a Proclamation in honor of National Oceans Month - June 2014. NOAA policy staff drafted the proclamation and NOAA was the lead agency on clearance and submission of the Proclamation for the President’s consideration and signature. The text of the Proclamation may be found at:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2014/05/30/presidential-proclamation-national-oceans-month-2014
NOAA Fleet Update - June 2014 |
The NOAA Fleet Update - June 2014 [PDF], provides the status of the ships and aircraft in NOAA’s fleet, including current location and planned mission(s), information on our Teacher at Sea program, as well as support provided for unmanned systems and to our federal partners. NOAA’s ships and aircraft play a critical role in the collection of oceanographic, atmospheric, hydrographic, and fisheries data. NOAA’s fleet of research aircraft and ships are operated, managed, and maintained by NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), which includes both civilians and the commissioned officers of the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps), one of the seven Uniformed Services of the United States.
Another great update from the NOAA Teacher at Sea Program, and a participant aboard NOAA Ship Pisces "The NOAA Ship Pisces is a state-of-the art research vessel. Even when in transit to a specific operational location, it is always recording data and making observations of the ocean and the atmosphere." - TAS Spencer Cody http://teacheratsea.wordpress.com/2014/05/28/spencer-cody-a-sea-of-uncertainty-may-28-2014/ |
May 2014
National Hurricane Preparedness Week Proclamation
On May 23, President Obama signed a Presidential Proclamation in honor of National Hurricane Preparedness Week – May 25-30. NOAA’s National Weather Service drafted the proclamation and NOAA was the lead agency on clearance and submission of the Proclamation for the President’s consideration and signature. The text of the Proclamation may be found at:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2014/05/23/presidential-proclamation-national-hurricane-preparedness-week-2014
NOAA Fleet Update - May 2014 |
The NOAA Fleet Update - May 2014 [PDF], provides the status of the ships and aircraft in NOAA’s fleet, including current location and planned mission(s), information on our Teacher at Sea program, as well as support provided for unmanned systems and to our federal partners. NOAA’s ships and aircraft play a critical role in the collection of oceanographic, atmospheric, hydrographic, and fisheries data. NOAA’s fleet of research aircraft and ships are operated, managed, and maintained by NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), which includes both civilians and the commissioned officers of the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps), one of the seven Uniformed Services of the United States.
Norfolk, VA - The NOAA Ship Nancy Foster is currently moored at NOAA Marine Operations Center-Atlantic, next to the NOAA Ship Gordon Gunter prior to heading just outside Chesapeake Bay to do sediment sampling and water column research with our colleagues at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. |
April 2014
From drought.gov: New Report Documents Changes in Navajo Nation Lands, Offers Hope for Resilience
In the Southwest, the decade of 2001-10 has been warmer than any of the previous 10 decades of the 20th century, with greater temperature increases during spring and summer, decreases in number of cold waves, and increases in number of heat waves.Since 1994, there has been an overall drought coupled with brief periods of wetness. During the past 2,000 years, there have been droughts more severe and longer than droughts in modern times. It is possible that the relative wetness of the previous century could have been an anomaly. Rising temperatures, prolonged drought, increases in extreme weather events, and ecosystem changes have the potential to significantly alter the 27,000 square miles of Navajo Nation reservation lands. More than 170,000 people live in this arid region about the size of West Virginia.
The new report Considerations for Climate Change and Variability Adaptation on the Navajo Nation provides foundational information for planning for anticipated and proven challenges from climatic shifts on the Navajo Reservation. The report highlights potential and actual climate changes occurring in the Southwest and Four Corners region and presents an example of an adaptation planning and implementation process, applicable to any group facing disruption.
NOAA Fleet Update - April 2014 |
The NOAA Fleet Update - April 2014 [PDF], provides the status of the ships and aircraft in NOAA’s fleet, including current location and planned mission(s), information on our Teacher at Sea program, as well as support provided for unmanned systems and to our federal partners. NOAA’s ships and aircraft play a critical role in the collection of oceanographic, atmospheric, hydrographic, and fisheries data. NOAA’s fleet of research aircraft and ships are operated, managed, and maintained by NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), which includes both civilians and the commissioned officers of the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps), one of the seven Uniformed Services of the United States.  Our Facebook Family has grown! We're happy to welcome NOAA Ship Oscar Elton Sette to Facebook! The Sette is homeported in Honolulu, Hawaii, and works on some amazing missions in the NW Hawaiian Islands, and other Pacific Island U.S. Territories. Be sure to "Like" their page, and tell your friends. NOAA Ship Oscar Elton Sette |
March 2014
NESDIS Newsletter- March 2014 |
The NESDIS Newsletter- March 2014 [PDF], provides an update on the operations, key data sets, messages, activities, and programs for NOAA's National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service. |
NOAA Fleet Update - March 2014 |
The NOAA Fleet Update - March 2014 [PDF], provides the status of the ships and aircraft in NOAA’s fleet, including current location and planned mission(s), information on our Teacher at Sea program, as well as support provided for unmanned systems and to our federal partners. NOAA’s ships and aircraft play a critical role in the collection of oceanographic, atmospheric, hydrographic, and fisheries data. NOAA’s fleet of research aircraft and ships are operated, managed, and maintained by NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), which includes both civilians and the commissioned officers of the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps),
one of the seven Uniformed Services of the United States. NOAA Ship Rainier was recently up on blocks in Lake Union Dry Dock, Seattle WA undergoing maintenance. |
February 2014
NESDIS Newsletter- February 2014 |
The NESDIS Newsletter- February 2014 [PDF], provides an update on the operations, key data sets, messages, activites, and programs for NOAA's National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service. |
NOAA Fleet Update - February 2014 |
The NOAA Fleet Update - February 2014 [PDF] , provides the status of the ships and aircraft in NOAA’s fleet, including current location and planned mission(s), information on our Teacher at Sea program, as well as support provided for unmanned systems and to our federal partners. NOAA’s ships and aircraft play a critical role in the collection of oceanographic, atmospheric, hydrographic, and fisheries data. NOAA’s fleet of research aircraft and ships are operated, managed, and maintained by NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), which includes both civilians and the commissioned officers of the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps),
one of the seven Uniformed Services of the United States. The NOAA Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research project on Atmospheric Rivers over the Pacific was very busyrecently as major storm activity moved into the North American Coast. Here, OMAO Flight Meteorologist Rich Henning is shown at his workstation in the NOAA G-4 aircraft helping coordinate the work. |
January 2014
NOAA Fleet Update - January 2014 |
The NOAA Fleet Update - January 2014 [PDF] , provides the status of the ships and aircraft in NOAA’s fleet, including current location and planned mission(s), information on our Teacher at Sea program, as well as support provided for unmanned systems and to our federal partners. NOAA’s ships and aircraft play a critical role in the collection of oceanographic, atmospheric, hydrographic, and fisheries data. NOAA’s fleet of research aircraft and ships are operated, managed, and maintained by NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), which includes both civilians and the commissioned officers of the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps),
one of the seven Uniformed Services of the United States. |
Secretary Pritzker, Vice Admiral Devany, Rear Admiral Score, Rear Admiral Lopez, and Acting Deputy Secretary of Commerce GallagherNovember 2013
Final Tribal Consultation Handbook
On November 14, NOAA announced the Final Tribal Consultation Handbook titled
“NOAA Procedures for Government-to-Government Consultation With Federally Recognized Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Corporations.” This Handbook is intended to improve coordination and consultation with Indian tribal governments. It will assist NOAA, including its regional and field staff, in conducting effective government-to-government consultations and fulfill NOAA’s obligations under E.O. 13175 and Department Administrative Order 218-8 on Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments, and the Department of Commerce Tribal Consultation and Coordination Policy.
On June 24, 2013, NOAA published a notice and requested comments on a draft “NOAA Procedures for Government-to-Government Consultation with Federally Recognized Indian Tribes” in the Federal Register. In response, NOAA received letters from 10 different entities, with approximately 25 unique comments. A summary of comments received and NOAA’s responses to those comments will be published this week in the Federal Register.
In addition, this year NOAA has:
• Announced a NOAA Tribal Liaison—Linda Belton;
• Announced a Tribal Liaison for each Line Office with in NOAA which
are listed in the Handbook;
• Established a Tribal Working Group;
• Developed an external websites for all Tribal information;
• NOAA has meetings on continual basis both regionally and nationally
with tribal leaders and commissions;
• Developing internal training, tracking and assistance for our employees; and
• Highlighted the importance of Tribal consultation across the Agency.
NOAA Fleet Update - November 2013 |
The NOAA FLEET UPDATE – November 2013, provides the status of the ships and aircraft in NOAA’s fleet, including current location and planned mission(s), information on our Teacher at Sea program, as well as support provided for unmanned systems and to our federal partners. NOAA’s ships and aircraft play a critical role in the collection of oceanographic, atmospheric, hydrographic, and fisheries data. NOAA’s fleet of research aircraft and ships are operated, managed, and maintained by NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), which includes both civilians and the commissioned officers of the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps),
one of the seven Uniformed Services of the United States. |
September 2013
NOAA Fleet Update - September 2013 |
The NOAA FLEET UPDATE – September 2013, provides the status of the ships and aircraft in NOAA’s fleet, including current location and planned mission(s), information on our Teacher at Sea program, as well as support provided for unmanned systems and to our federal partners. NOAA’s ships and aircraft play a critical role in the collection of oceanographic, atmospheric, hydrographic, and fisheries data. NOAA’s fleet of research aircraft and ships are operated, managed, and maintained by NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), which includes both civilians and the commissioned officers of the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps),
one of the seven Uniformed Services of the United States. |
Sunrise over Kodiak, AK as seen from the bridge of NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson. |
August 2013
NOAA Fleet Update - August 2013 |
The NOAA FLEET UPDATE – August 2013, provides the status of the ships and aircraft in NOAA’s fleet, including current location and planned mission(s), information on our Teacher at Sea program, as well as support provided for unmanned systems and to our federal partners. NOAA’s ships and aircraft play a critical role in the collection of oceanographic, atmospheric, hydrographic, and fisheries data. NOAA’s fleet of research aircraft and ships are operated, managed, and maintained by NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), which includes both civilians and the commissioned officers of the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps), one of the seven Uniformed Services of the United States.  |
NOAA Ship Ferdinand R. Hassler, homeported in New Castle, New Hampshire |
July 2013
NOAA Fleet Update - July 2013 |
The NOAA FLEET UPDATE – July 2013, provides the status of the ships and aircraft in NOAA’s fleet, including current location and planned mission(s), information on our Teacher at Sea program, as well as support provided for unmanned systems and to our federal partners. NOAA’s ships and aircraft play a critical role in the collection of oceanographic, atmospheric, hydrographic, and fisheries data. NOAA’s fleet of research aircraft and ships are operated, managed, and maintained by NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), which includes both civilians and the commissioned officers of the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps), one of the seven Uniformed Services of the United States. |
June 2013
Tribal Consultation Handbook |
June 21, 2013 - NOAA announces the availability of and request for comments on the Draft NOAA Procedures for Government-to-Government Consultation With Federally Recognized Indian Tribes. This Draft Handbook is intended to assist NOAA staff in conducting effective government-to-government consultations. Written comments must be received on or before11:59 p.m., EST, 60 days after date of publication in the Federal Register. See official Federal Register notice published June 24, 2013. Written comments may be sent by any of the following methods:
For additional information on the Draft Handbook, contact Heather Sagar by phone at (202) 482-1568 or by fax at (202) 482-1844. As a part of continued outreach efforts to Tribes on the Draft Handbook [PDF], NOAA is conducting two webinars to discuss the policy and gather input and comments from tribal leaders. The two webinars are scheduled on Wednesday, July 17 and Tuesday, August 13 from 3:00pm – 4:00pm EST. Please note that registration is required for the webinars. We hope that you will review the handbook, participate in the webinars and provide NOAA with your views and evaluation of the proposed procedures in the Handbook. The two national webinars will be held according to the following schedule: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 Registration for the July 17th webinar may be accessed by CLICKING HERE Tuesday, August 13, 2013 Registration for the August 13th webinar may be accessed by CLICKING HERE |
NOAA Fleet Update - June 2013 |
The NOAA FLEET UPDATE – June 2013, provides the status of the ships and aircraft in NOAA’s fleet, including current location and planned mission(s), information on our Teacher at Sea program, as well as support provided for unmanned systems and to our federal partners. NOAA’s ships and aircraft play a critical role in the collection of oceanographic, atmospheric, hydrographic, and fisheries data. NOAA’s fleet of research aircraft and ships are operated, managed, and maintained by NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), which includes both civilians and the commissioned officers of the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps), one of the seven Uniformed Services of the United States. |
FY14 Budget Request Highlights
Please click the links below for one-page summaries that provide an overview of NOAA’s major missions, offices, programs, and activities as well as FY14 Budget Request Highlights.
National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service
The Nation’s operational weather satellite and information service. [one-pager PDF]
National Marine Fisheries Service
Stewardship of living marine resources. [one-pager PDF]
National Ocean Service
Positioning America for the Future. [one-pager PDF]
National Weather Service
Fostering a Weather-Ready Nation. [one-pager PDF]
Office of Marine and Aviation Operations
Providing environmental intelligence for a dynamic world. [one-pager PDF]
Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research
A world leader in observing, understanding, and predicting the Earth system. [one-pager PDF]
NOAA 101 Staff Briefing Presentation
On February 5, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation sponsored a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) 101 briefing for all interested Senate and House staff that was presented by NOAA’s Assistant Secretary for Environmental Observation and Prediction and Deputy Administrator, Dr. Kathryn Sullivan.
A copy of the briefing presentation may be downloaded here - NOAA 101 Briefing as well as the factsheet Sandy - NOAA Response: Before, During, and After
March 2012
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NOAA's Education Mission
January 2012
January 2011
- What is NOAA?[PDF]
- Sample of 2010 NOAA Activities[PDF]
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NOAA Grants
Learn about the many grant opportunities at NOAA.
- NOAA Grants - One-pager [PDF]
February 2010
- What is NOAA?[PDF]
- Sample of 2009 NOAA Activities[PDF]
January 2010
NOAA's Education Mission
October 2009
NOAA Grants
Learn about the many grant opportunities at NOAA.
- NOAA Grants - One-pager [PDF]
May 2009
NOAA Knows Climate
- Highlights of climate programs and activities across NOAA - One-pager [PDF]
April 2009
NOAA Office of Education: Promoting Environmental Literacy
March 2009
NOAA Earth Observation Briefing
The following briefing was presented to Senate staff on March 16, 2009.
- Earth Observations: A NOAA Perspective [PPT 5.26MB]
February 2009
NOAA Climate Briefings
The following briefings were presented to congressional staff on February 23 and 27, 2009.
- NOAA's Role in Climate Science and Research [PDF 4.73MB]
- NOAA's Role in Climate Services and Adaptation [PDF 2.57 MB]
NOAA 101 Briefs
- NOAA 101: Introduction to Congressional Staff - January 26, 2009 (PPT file, 41.2MB)
- What is NOAA?[PDF]
- Sample of 2009 NOAA Activities[PDF]
NOAA Line Office Major Facilities - 2008
(*These are historical reference documents only, for current facilities, please view NOAA In Your State."
A brief overview of major NOAA facilities around the country for each of our Line Offices with a color map and short summaries of what each facility does. These include:
- NESDIS Nationwide Locations[PDF]
- NMFS Regional Offices, Regional Science Centers and Related Labs and Research Stations[PDF]
- NOS Major Facilities[PDF]
- NWS In Your Neighborhood Facilities (National Support and Specialized Centers)[PDF]
- OAR Major research Program and Lab Locations[PDF]
- OMAO Major Facilities (Centers, Aircraft Bases, and Ship Homeports)[PDF]
The International Year of the Reef 2008
As Co-Chair of the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force, NOAA is taking an active role in the International Year of the Reef 2008 (IYOR 2008). The IYOR 2008 was declared by the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI), of which the United States hosts the join Secretariat with Mexico. The following congressional policy briefs provide an overview of IYOR 2008, the Task Force, and the work that NOAA, and other agencies, do to protect these vital ecosystems.
- Coral Reefs: For Health, For Wealth, For Life[PDF]
- International Year of the Reef 2008 and the International Coral Reef Initiative[PDF]
- The United States Coral Reef Task Force [PDF]