NOAA Satellite observations of the atmosphere on a global scale began more than 40 years ago. Since then, the application of data provided by NOAA spacecraft has evolved considerably and now benefits an array of scientific disciplines and sectors of the U.S. economy.
Climate
NOAA’s satellites, radars, buoys, stations, and gauges monitor the variability of the Earth’s climate...
Environment
Satellites enhance our ability to monitor ecosystems and track the effects of environmental change...
Energy
Energy suppliers rely on NOAA for the data they need to make decisions about their operations...
Transportation
Earth's environment can change at a moments notice, creating dangerous situations for planes, trains, cars,...
National Security
Satellite observations provide important contributions to U.S. national security by providing...
Public Health & Safety
From predicting malaria risk in Sub-Saharan Africa to protecting coastal communities from...
Agriculture
It’s no secret that NOAA satellites play a vital role in generating weather forecasts, but did you know that they’re just as important to the development agricultural forecasts...