NESDIS Satellite Services

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Remote Sensing Licensing - Emergency Beacons
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SARSAT Rescue - Cruise ship rescued with SARSAT aid

SARSAT

Search and Rescue Satellite Aided Tracking (SARSAT): As an integral part of worldwide search and rescue, NOAA operates the Search And Rescue Satellite Aided Tracking (SARSAT) System to detect and locate mariners, aviators, and recreational enthusiasts in distress almost anywhere in the world at anytime and in almost any condition. More Information >>

Remote Sensing Licensing - Emergency Beacons

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Direct Services

NOAA Satellite Information System: Central location for finding information about NOAA environmental satellites (GOES and POES).

Argos Data Collection System (DCS): Argos DCS is an environmental data collection relay system that consists of in-situ data collection platforms equipped with sensors and transmitters and the Argos instrument aboard the NOAA Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellites (POES).

GOES Data Collection System (DCS): A data relay system used to transmit observations from surface based environmental platforms through NOAA's geostationary satellites, for delivery back to the platform owner.

Space Commercialization

The Office of Space Commercialization (OSC) is the principle unit for space commerce policy activities within the Department of Commerce. Its mission is to foster the conditions for the economic growth and technological advancement of the U.S. commercial space industry. Current policy issues include satellite navigation through the Global Positioning System (GPS), space transportation, and space-based solar power. More Information >>

Wildlife Monitoring

Additional Direct Services

GEONETCast Americas: Near real time, global network of satellite-based data dissemination systems designed to distribute space-based, air-borne and in situ data, metadata and products to diverse communities.

Emergency Managers Weather Information Network (EMWIN): he National Weather Service operates and provides Emergency Weather Information rebroadcast through GOES satellites. With a low cost receiver, users in the GOES footprint can be forewarned of hazardous conditions.

Low-Rate Information Transmission (LRIT): A collection of low resolution NOAA data and products, packaged into a single stream, and rebroadcast over NOAA geostationary satellites.

NOAA Direct Readout Conference: Conference highlights current GOES and POES data access, distribution, and prepares users for the upcoming changes to NOAA satellite programs.

Remote Sensing Licensing

The Commercial Remote Sensing Compliance and Monitoring Program (CRSCMP) facilitates the U.S. commercial remote sensing industry through the review and issuance of licenses, monitoring compliance, and enforcement of the laws, regulations and policies. More Information >>