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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing: The Future of U.S. Weather Forecasting
Record date · January 1, 2021
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What This Bill Does
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.
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 It Affects
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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.
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.
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- The hearing included a formal record of post-hearing questions and answers from all witnesses.
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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.
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