How does data received from space turn into vital products and services used everyday across the country?
The NESDIS science enterprise transforms the “bits and bytes” received from satellites and other sources around the globe into environmental intelligence. From official comprehensive assessments of the environment to mapping the ocean floor from space, NESDIS science helps us better understand our complex planet.
The Center for Satellite Applications and Research (STAR)
STAR scientists lead efforts to develop, test, validate, and refine the science algorithms needed to drive userdefined products. STAR also investigates both enhanced and new sensor technology for future NOAA satellite missions.
National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)
NCEI provides authoritative assessments and research on the entire Earth system, from the bottom of the ocean to the surface of the sun. NCEI produces an increasing suite of products that integrate multiple sources of data and provide comprehensive atmospheric, oceanic, and geophysical environmental information.
Cooperative Institutes & Centers
The science teams at NCEI and STAR, as well as the JPSS and GOES-R program offices, work with cooperative institutes around the country. These partners further research, help educate and train the nextgeneration scientific workforce, and delivering new satellite data and products to increase the accuracy and reliability of weather forecasting.
