FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing: The Future of U.S. Weather Forecasting

Original title: THE FUTURE OF FORECASTING: BUILDING A STRONGER U.S. WEATHER ENTERPRISE

January 1, 2021

weather forecasting NOAA meteorology science policy public-private partnerships

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing explores the strategic direction and collaborative framework for the National Weather Service and NOAA, which directly impacts the accuracy of weather alerts and climate data used by all U.S. residents.

Who is mentioned in the record

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National Weather Service

The agency's operational strategies and partnership models are the subject of the subcommittee's oversight.

Private weather forecasting companies

These entities are involved in discussions regarding their role in providing data and modeling services to the federal government.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2021.

What's next

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Summary

The House Subcommittee on Environment held a hearing on May 16, 2019, to discuss how the U.S. can improve weather forecasting through better collaboration between government agencies, academia, and the private sector. The session focused on leveraging partnerships to enhance and data observation.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on May 16, 2019, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
The primary objective was to discuss the 'U.S. weather enterprise' and public-private partnerships.
Witnesses included representatives from NOAA, the University of Washington, the Oklahoma Climatological Survey, and Jupiter Intelligence.
The subcommittee examined how to integrate academic research and private sector innovation into federal weather modeling.
The hearing included a formal record of post-hearing questions and answers from all witnesses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'U.S. weather enterprise'?

It refers to the collective network of government agencies (like NOAA), academic institutions, and private companies that work together to observe, model, and forecast weather.

Why was this hearing held?

To explore ways to improve the accuracy and efficiency of U.S. weather forecasting by better utilizing partnerships between the public and private sectors.

Why It Matters

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Emphasis on Public-Private Collaboration

The hearing highlights a strategic shift toward integrating private sector data and modeling into federal weather forecasting operations.

NOAA Jupiter Intelligence

Connected Entities

organizationNOAA“National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration”Map →

personLouis Uccellini“Director of the National Weather Service”Map →

personNeil Jacobs“Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Environmental Observation and Prediction”Map →

organizationJupiter Intelligence“Private sector weather forecasting company”Map →

personLizzie Fletcher“Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Environment”Map →

Sources

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