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Climate Normals

Data Dive: Five NOAA Databases That Are Worth Exploring

Every day, NOAA’s network of satellites and Earth-based observation system collect some 20 terabytes of environmental data. This enormous collection of observations allows us to forecast the weather, monitor Earth’s climate and oceans, and map natural hazards – helping save lives, protect our infrastructure and support our economy. 
Pam Sullivan - A leader in the development of satellite technology.

NOAA Women in Data

Women make up nearly half of our country's workforce, but only about 25 percent are employed in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields. We want to celebrate the trailblazing women within NOAA who prove that women play a critical role in the continued success of our organization. If there are any girls out there who love science, weather and space - we have some role models for you! 
Carr Fire

NOAA looks to partner with industry to expand satellite data use

With raging wildfires torching the Western landscape, and six billion dollar weather-related disasters already experienced in the U.S. this year, the demand for NOAA's Satellite and Information Service (NESDIS) weather related data is at an all-time high. To help expand the availability and use of this data, NESDIS is looking to partner with private firms to find better, faster ways to process, exploit and distribute NOAA's satellite weather data. 
Ocean Colors

Changing Waters

The chemistry of our oceans is changing. NOAA satellites are gathering data that shows the coastline of the Atlantic is absorbing more carbon dioxide (CO2) than ever before in human history, mirroring the increase of the gas in our atmosphere. The result is something we can’t always see with our eyes, or even notice from the coast.
16-panel image shows a snapshot of the continental U.S.

NOAA Shares First Infrared Imagery from GOES-17 Satellite

While experts continue addressing an issue with the cooling system of GOES-17’s Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI), they have made progress in increasing the available observing time of the affected infrared channels. Due to adjustments in operating procedures, the ABI is demonstrating improved performance from initial observations.
JPSS-1 (NOAA-20) lifts off from Vandenberg Air Force Base on November 18, 2017.

NOAA Offering Satellite Ride Share

So, you thought ride sharing was just a new trend on Earth – it’s also about to take off – literally – in space.
An Illustration of the GOES-17

Experts Moving Closer to Resolving Troubles with NOAA's GOES-17 ABI

This past week, top officials from NOAA shared new updates on efforts to resolve the technical issues impacting the performance of the GOES-17 Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI), predicting all of the ABI spectral channels will be available for the majority of the day. 
A photo of the GOES-17 Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI)​ Instrument

NOAA Gives Update on GOES-17 ABI

Top officials from NOAA's Satellite and Information Service and National Weather Service today spoke with media about the status of the GOES-17 Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI), the satellite's primary instrument. 
A large meteor seen in Southern Australia, April 24, 2011

Flashes in the Sky: How the Lightning Sensor on a Weather Satellite Can Also Track Meteoroids

What do lightning strikes and meteoroids zipping through space have in common? It turns out they both can be tracked from a weather satellite. Scientists have discovered that the Geostationary Lightning Mapper on NOAA’s GOES-16 and GOES-17 satellites sees more than just lightning flashes in our skies.