FEDERALhearing transcript

Hearing on Private Sector Weather Forecasting Technologies

Original title: PRIVATE SECTOR WEATHER FORECASTING: ASSESSING PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGIES

January 1, 2017

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The Frame

What this does

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 is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

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.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.

What's next

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Summary

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.

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.
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.

Why It Matters

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

To assess the products, technologies, and role of private-sector companies in the American weather forecasting enterprise.

Who testified at the hearing?

Representatives from AccuWeather, Schneider Electric, Panasonic Weather Solutions, Spire Global, and the University of Maryland.

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Discoveries

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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.

House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

Connected Entities

personAntonio Busalacchi“Director of Earth System Interdisciplinary Center at University of Maryland”Map →

personBarry Myers“CEO of AccuWeather”Map →

organizationHouse Committee on Science, Space, and Technology“Congressional committee overseeing the hearing”Map →

personJim Bridenstine“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment”Map →

personJim Block“Chief Meteorological Officer at Schneider Electric”Map →

personSandy MacDonald“Director of Numerical Weather Prediction at Spire Global”Map →

personNeil Jacobs“Chief Scientist at Panasonic Weather Solutions”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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