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Read. Follow. Verify.Hearing on Private Sector Weather Forecasting Technologies
Record date · January 1, 2017
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript of a 2016 House Subcommittee hearing regarding the role and capabilities of private-sector companies in weather forecasting. The hearing explored how private firms contribute to weather information services and their relationship with the broader American weather enterprise.
The hearing examines the integration of private-sector technology into national weather forecasting, which impacts the tools and data sources used to provide severe weather alerts to the public.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Private weather forecasting companies
These companies provide testimony on their technologies and business models for potential integration into national weather services.
General public
The public receives weather information and severe weather alerts that may be influenced by the technologies discussed.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on June 8, 2016, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
- The session was titled 'Private Sector Weather Forecasting: Assessing Products and Technologies'.
- The hearing featured testimony from five industry and academic experts in meteorology and weather prediction.
- The subcommittee examined how private-sector companies provide sector-specific forecasting and general weather information to the public.
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- The hearing included a formal record of opening statements from the Subcommittee Chair and Ranking Members.
- Post-hearing questions were submitted to and answered by Dr. Neil Jacobs and Dr. Antonio Busalacchi.
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Public-Private Integration
The hearing highlights a 2016-era focus on increasing the reliance of the federal government on private-sector weather data and forecasting technologies.
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