Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research

Type: Organization

Name: Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 1 reports

NOAA National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration

Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Weather Forecasting and Proposed Legislation

Source: House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology DemocratsToday, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Environment held a hearing titled, "Restoring U.S. Leadership in Weather Forecasting," to discuss draft legislation ... [Published SpaceRef - May 23 2013]

Entities: NOAA National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, Suzanne Bonamici, Meteorology, National Weather Service

First reported Apr 27 2013 - Updated Apr 27 2013 - 1 reports

National Weather Service

President Obama: Needed Weather Funding in Opening Bid

This is a "guest" blog we feature from time to time. This is from George Leopold with the Policy Program of the American Meteorological Society. All government functions and agencies, even those, such as the National Weather Service, whose critical ... [Published WJLA.com - Apr 27 2013]

Entities: NOAA National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, Climate Research, National Weather Service, NASA, Barack Obama

First reported Apr 16 2013 - Updated Apr 16 2013 - 1 reports

Thomson Reuters Corporation

Thomson Reuters Explores the Impact of U.S. Federal Government Research and Development at Industry Conference (Thomson Reuters Corporation)

"Understanding Federal R&D Impact through Research Assessment and Program Evaluation" highlights agency best practices and cross-departmental partnership opportunitiesPHILADELPHIA, April 16, 2013 - The IP & Science business of Thomson Reuters, the world's ... [Published Presscontacts.com - Apr 16 2013]

Entities: Thomson Reuters Corporation, Research & Development, NOAA National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration

Quotes

Ranking Member Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) said in her opening statement, "My thoughts and prayers go outout to all of the victims of the powerful tornado that swept through the state of Oklahoma...This event is a painful reminder that we are all vulnerable to unexpected disasters. It also highlights how critical the work of the National Weather Service is as a public safety tool. And that highlights the purpose of today's hearing. We are taking testimony on a draft bill that is designed to improve weather forecasting. The National Weather Service is just one component of NOAA. NOAA has a sweeping mission to predict the weather, to insure healthy oceans and fisheries, to address climate mitigation and adaptation and to enhance the resilience of our coastal communities and economies. To carry out all these missions requires that NOAA manage a very broad set of scientific challenges and look for ways to bring the insights of research into the daily lives of all our citizens."

Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Weather Forecasting and Proposed Legislation [Published SpaceRef - May 23 2013]

...to evaluate the research impact of government agencies," said Gordon Macomber, managing director, Thomson Reuters Scientific & Scholarly Research. "There are numerous opportunities for cross-departmental collaboration in overcoming barriers and advancing the federal government's research efforts. By assembling this esteemed group of professionals, we further our ongoing support for the thought-leaders and their organizations that contribute to the advancement of scientific and scholarly research."

Thomson Reuters Explores the Impact of U.S. Federal Government Research and Development at Indust ... [Published Presscontacts.com - Apr 16 2013]