Articles related to "National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration"
Climate Predictions Winter 2008
NOAA's Climate Prediction Center forecasts the continuing effects of a moderate La Niña, bringing more rain and snow to the NW and extended drought to the SW and NE U.S.
predicting future climate • climatologist measurements • national oceanic and atmospheric administration • above-average precipitation • long-term climate trends
NOAA's Climate Prediction Center forecasts the continuing effects of a moderate La Niña, bringing more rain and snow to the NW and extended drought to the SW and NE U.S.
predicting future climate • climatologist measurements • national oceanic and atmospheric administration • above-average precipitation • long-term climate trends
Storm and Tornado Chasers
When the winds pick up speed, and the tornado sirens echo, the storm chasers grab their equipment and hit the road. Here's what the role entails.
storm chasing • storm and tornado chasing • roger jensen • history of storm chasing • twister
When the winds pick up speed, and the tornado sirens echo, the storm chasers grab their equipment and hit the road. Here's what the role entails.
storm chasing • storm and tornado chasing • roger jensen • history of storm chasing • twister
Merrimack Village Dam Cam
Removing derelict dams improves riparian wildlife habitat, improves habitat for fisheries, reduces public utility liability, and provides recreational opportunities.
dam removals • benefits of removing dams • dam cam • merrimack village dam • derelict dams
Removing derelict dams improves riparian wildlife habitat, improves habitat for fisheries, reduces public utility liability, and provides recreational opportunities.
dam removals • benefits of removing dams • dam cam • merrimack village dam • derelict dams
Tropical Cyclone Formation
Hurricanes, typhoons and cyclonic storms are all forms of tropical cyclones, creating havoc and causing damage with high winds, rain and storm surge in low-lying regions.
tropical cyclone sidr bangladesh • national oceanic and atmospheric administration • storm surge at sea level • hurricanes north atlantic • coriolis force equator
Hurricanes, typhoons and cyclonic storms are all forms of tropical cyclones, creating havoc and causing damage with high winds, rain and storm surge in low-lying regions.
tropical cyclone sidr bangladesh • national oceanic and atmospheric administration • storm surge at sea level • hurricanes north atlantic • coriolis force equator
An early Christmas present for Santa
This year, NOAA is giving Santa an early Christmas present because the jolly man in the red suit needs to know what the weather will bring.
weather • santa • claus • toys • toy
This year, NOAA is giving Santa an early Christmas present because the jolly man in the red suit needs to know what the weather will bring.
weather • santa • claus • toys • toy
It's in the Air
Where did life begin? Scientists have a new theory about cell development taking place in the atmosphere
atmosphere • weather • cell • life • origin
Where did life begin? Scientists have a new theory about cell development taking place in the atmosphere
atmosphere • weather • cell • life • origin
Weather Or Not?
Go pour yourself a fresh cup. Now, check out the bubbles forming just after you pour it. Are they staying in the center of your cup?
coffee • weather • high-pressure systems • low-pressure systems • predict
Go pour yourself a fresh cup. Now, check out the bubbles forming just after you pour it. Are they staying in the center of your cup?
coffee • weather • high-pressure systems • low-pressure systems • predict
Aerial Study of Arctic Pollution
Transportation of pollutants from the middle latitudes to the polar regions is a recognized phenomenon. ARCPAC will measure these pollutants of the arctic environment.
aerosol pollution • arctic pollution • international polar year 2008 • arcpac • aerosol radiation and cloud processes affecting ar
Transportation of pollutants from the middle latitudes to the polar regions is a recognized phenomenon. ARCPAC will measure these pollutants of the arctic environment.
aerosol pollution • arctic pollution • international polar year 2008 • arcpac • aerosol radiation and cloud processes affecting ar
Arctic Ocean Mapping Expedition
Arctic Ocean mapping effort conducted by UNH and NOAA could have major implications for natural resource development beyond the 200 mile limit and northern sovereignty
united nations convention of the law of the sea • unclos • law of the sea convention • arctic sovereignty • arctic ocean mapping
Arctic Ocean mapping effort conducted by UNH and NOAA could have major implications for natural resource development beyond the 200 mile limit and northern sovereignty
united nations convention of the law of the sea • unclos • law of the sea convention • arctic sovereignty • arctic ocean mapping
Carbon Releases Menace Coral Reefs
Increased global levels of carbon dioxide emissions and temperatures will raise levels of ocean acidification and threaten the long term survival of coral reef ecosystems
global warming • ocean acidification • coral bleaching • environmental stewardship • geoss
Increased global levels of carbon dioxide emissions and temperatures will raise levels of ocean acidification and threaten the long term survival of coral reef ecosystems
global warming • ocean acidification • coral bleaching • environmental stewardship • geoss
Climate Change Affected by Forest Fires
Climate change is affected when soot from forest fires interacts with clouds as the aerosols rise, first causing them to heat up and later produce a cooling effect.
climate change • climate change from aerosols • climate changes from soot • climate change and aerosol findings • forest fire consequences
Climate change is affected when soot from forest fires interacts with clouds as the aerosols rise, first causing them to heat up and later produce a cooling effect.
climate change • climate change from aerosols • climate changes from soot • climate change and aerosol findings • forest fire consequences
Climate Predictions Spring 2008
NOAA scientists predict major flooding across most of the United States, due to record rainfall and snow pack this winter. La Niña continues through June 2008, weakening.
climate prediction spring • noaa scientists • major flooding united states • la nina conditions • record rainfall 2008
NOAA scientists predict major flooding across most of the United States, due to record rainfall and snow pack this winter. La Niña continues through June 2008, weakening.
climate prediction spring • noaa scientists • major flooding united states • la nina conditions • record rainfall 2008
Deep Sea Corals
Federal policies are not working to protect deep-sea essential fish habitat. Cold water corals need more attention drawn to them, just like tropical corals.
deep sea corals • cold water corals • coral reefs and conservation • coral conservation • corals and medicine
Federal policies are not working to protect deep-sea essential fish habitat. Cold water corals need more attention drawn to them, just like tropical corals.
deep sea corals • cold water corals • coral reefs and conservation • coral conservation • corals and medicine
Fall Outlook
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has made the decree for fall.
fall • season • seasonal • outlook • forecast
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has made the decree for fall.
fall • season • seasonal • outlook • forecast
Flash Flood & Debris Flow Warnings
NOAA and USGS demonstrate an early warning system for flash floods and debris flow events and offers safety suggestion for residents living near burned areas
postfire flash floods and debris flows • rainfall thresholds • flash flood warning • debris flow warning • wildfire burn areas
NOAA and USGS demonstrate an early warning system for flash floods and debris flow events and offers safety suggestion for residents living near burned areas
postfire flash floods and debris flows • rainfall thresholds • flash flood warning • debris flow warning • wildfire burn areas
Greenhouse Gasses Climb in 2007
Data released for the Annual Greenhouse Gas Index (AGGI) show a dramatic rise in atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide and major increases in methane.
greenhouse gasses climb • annual greenhouse gas index • aggi • climate change • global methane concentrations
Data released for the Annual Greenhouse Gas Index (AGGI) show a dramatic rise in atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide and major increases in methane.
greenhouse gasses climb • annual greenhouse gas index • aggi • climate change • global methane concentrations
Handheld Weather Forecasters
From Handheld Weather Forecasters to Personal UV Monitors, Oregon Scientific has taken the lead in producing weather stations and monitors for consumer use.
oregon scientific weather station • indoor outdoor thermometers • wireless home weather station • consumer weather products • personal uv monitor
From Handheld Weather Forecasters to Personal UV Monitors, Oregon Scientific has taken the lead in producing weather stations and monitors for consumer use.
oregon scientific weather station • indoor outdoor thermometers • wireless home weather station • consumer weather products • personal uv monitor
Marine Debris Mapping in Louisiana
The 2005 storm season left huge amounts of wreckage behind for waterfront residents living along the Gulf of Mexico that is hazardous to navigation and wildlife.
debris mapping project • gulf of mexico marine debris project • marine debris • katrina debris • katrina cleanup
The 2005 storm season left huge amounts of wreckage behind for waterfront residents living along the Gulf of Mexico that is hazardous to navigation and wildlife.
debris mapping project • gulf of mexico marine debris project • marine debris • katrina debris • katrina cleanup
Measuring Arctic Sea-Ice
Flying Laboratory is used to measure sea-ice loss and formations and atmospheric processes in the Arctic with a goal of understanding how these systems are related.
climate change • sea-ice loss • sea-ice formation • arctic atmosphere • arctic sea-ice
Flying Laboratory is used to measure sea-ice loss and formations and atmospheric processes in the Arctic with a goal of understanding how these systems are related.
climate change • sea-ice loss • sea-ice formation • arctic atmosphere • arctic sea-ice
NASA Climate Study in the Arctic
NASA's ARCTAS Project studies the impact of natural and artifical air pollution on the Arctic, by combining aircraft measurements and satellite data to determine effects.
arctic climate study • nasa satellites • arctas project • air pollution impact on climate • natural air pollution
NASA's ARCTAS Project studies the impact of natural and artifical air pollution on the Arctic, by combining aircraft measurements and satellite data to determine effects.
arctic climate study • nasa satellites • arctas project • air pollution impact on climate • natural air pollution
Nautical Chart Educational Program
NOAA Ocean Service Education has released a multimedia educational program for elementary aged students that teaches children about nautical charts and marine navigation.
noaa ocean service education • nautical chart education • learning about charts • charts versus maps • hydrographic surveys
NOAA Ocean Service Education has released a multimedia educational program for elementary aged students that teaches children about nautical charts and marine navigation.
noaa ocean service education • nautical chart education • learning about charts • charts versus maps • hydrographic surveys
Ocean Awareness with Sanctuary Sam
The National Marine Sanctuary Program has launched a national ocean awareness campaign featuring "Sanctuary Sam", a California sea lion as their program representative
sanctuary sam • ocean awareness • marine debris • maritime education • marine literacy program
The National Marine Sanctuary Program has launched a national ocean awareness campaign featuring "Sanctuary Sam", a California sea lion as their program representative
sanctuary sam • ocean awareness • marine debris • maritime education • marine literacy program
Ocean Data Integration Effort
Efforts are underway to better integrate ocean observational data. This can only help to better protect ocean resources and improve decisions made about their future.
ocean data integration effort • integrated ocean observing system • ioos • ocean observing program • ocean observation infrastructure
Efforts are underway to better integrate ocean observational data. This can only help to better protect ocean resources and improve decisions made about their future.
ocean data integration effort • integrated ocean observing system • ioos • ocean observing program • ocean observation infrastructure
Oceanographer: Dead Whales Say A Mouthful
Oceanographer Craig Smith has learned a great deal from exploring ocean graveyards. Here's his story.
whales • smith • craig • graveyards • emus
Oceanographer Craig Smith has learned a great deal from exploring ocean graveyards. Here's his story.
whales • smith • craig • graveyards • emus
PAST Foundation Field School
This article looks at an underwater archaeological field school opportunity in Florida
biscayne national park • florida • underwater excavation • underwater dig • underwater
This article looks at an underwater archaeological field school opportunity in Florida
biscayne national park • florida • underwater excavation • underwater dig • underwater
Problems in the Smokies?
Pollution may be hitting the park...
smoky mountains • ozone • air • pollution • smokies
Pollution may be hitting the park...
smoky mountains • ozone • air • pollution • smokies
Reducing Right Whale Ship Strikes
There are fewer than 300 North Atlantic Right whales left in the world and actions taken by mariners can make all the difference in protecting this endangered species.
reducing right whale ship strikes • avoid collisions with right whales • north atlantic right whales • whale ship strike reduction • right whale ship strike reduction rule
There are fewer than 300 North Atlantic Right whales left in the world and actions taken by mariners can make all the difference in protecting this endangered species.
reducing right whale ship strikes • avoid collisions with right whales • north atlantic right whales • whale ship strike reduction • right whale ship strike reduction rule
Satellites Save 353 People in 2007
Search and rescue satellites are credited with helping save 353 people facing dire emergencies across the United States and it surrounding waters in 2007
sarsat • epirb • plb • elt • 406mhz erirb
Search and rescue satellites are credited with helping save 353 people facing dire emergencies across the United States and it surrounding waters in 2007
sarsat • epirb • plb • elt • 406mhz erirb
Smart, Safe Diving Practices
Learn a few new safety tips and smart diving practices from the NOAA National Marine Sanctuary Program today.
noaa smart diving • marine sanctuary • diving safety • smart diver guidelines • safe diving tips
Learn a few new safety tips and smart diving practices from the NOAA National Marine Sanctuary Program today.
noaa smart diving • marine sanctuary • diving safety • smart diver guidelines • safe diving tips
Storm Tide Stations Guard Seashore
Water level observing stations measure storm and severe weather conditions allowing development of accurate forecasts to support coastal public safety.
storm tide stations • water level observing stations • monitoring storm tides • national water level observation network • nwlon
Water level observing stations measure storm and severe weather conditions allowing development of accurate forecasts to support coastal public safety.
storm tide stations • water level observing stations • monitoring storm tides • national water level observation network • nwlon
Sunspot is Sign of New Solar Cycle
NOAA space weather forecasters have observed the first sunspot of Solar Cycle 24. Solar storms can adversely affect power, radio communication and navigation systems
sunspot cycle • sunspot • solar cycle 24 • space weather prediction center • international space environment service
NOAA space weather forecasters have observed the first sunspot of Solar Cycle 24. Solar storms can adversely affect power, radio communication and navigation systems
sunspot cycle • sunspot • solar cycle 24 • space weather prediction center • international space environment service
The Dry Road to Disaster
Drought is the most expensive type of natural disaster. It poses danger because it is gradual and it is silent. Now NOAA attempts to understand its causes and its patterns better by examining nature's comprehensive record.
weather • weather • weather • weather • weather
Drought is the most expensive type of natural disaster. It poses danger because it is gradual and it is silent. Now NOAA attempts to understand its causes and its patterns better by examining nature's comprehensive record.
weather • weather • weather • weather • weather
Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Unmanned aircraft systems offer scientific researchers a new way to gather important data that does not put aircraft crews at risk
unmanned aircraft system • uas • pilotless aircraft • arctic climate research • hurricane forecasting
Unmanned aircraft systems offer scientific researchers a new way to gather important data that does not put aircraft crews at risk
unmanned aircraft system • uas • pilotless aircraft • arctic climate research • hurricane forecasting
Wild Weather?
If the weather has seemed more extreme in recent years, scientsts say Mother Nature isn't the only culprit.
weather • weather • weather • weather • weather
If the weather has seemed more extreme in recent years, scientsts say Mother Nature isn't the only culprit.
weather • weather • weather • weather • weather
Caribbean Monk Seal Extinct
The Caribbean monk seal was the first seal gone extinct from human causes. Can ecotourism help its cousin, the Hawaiian Monk Seal, avoid the same fate?
hawaiian monk seals • caribbean monk seals • ecotourism • endangered species • legislated protection
The Caribbean monk seal was the first seal gone extinct from human causes. Can ecotourism help its cousin, the Hawaiian Monk Seal, avoid the same fate?
hawaiian monk seals • caribbean monk seals • ecotourism • endangered species • legislated protection
DIY Snow Figures & Sculptures
Create your own backyard winter wonderland with the first snowfall.
winter • snow • sculpture • backyard • fun
Create your own backyard winter wonderland with the first snowfall.
winter • snow • sculpture • backyard • fun
Flipper trainers nabbed for neglect
Former “Flipper” dolphin trainer Richard O'Barry, and his associate Lloyd Good have been found guilty of violating the Marine Mammal Protection Act for releasing two captive dolphins off the Florida coast in May that were not prepared to survive in the wild and sustained life-threatening injuries.
dolphin • marine mammal • flipper • florida • release
Former “Flipper” dolphin trainer Richard O'Barry, and his associate Lloyd Good have been found guilty of violating the Marine Mammal Protection Act for releasing two captive dolphins off the Florida coast in May that were not prepared to survive in the wild and sustained life-threatening injuries.
dolphin • marine mammal • flipper • florida • release
Florida Keys Waterspout Basics
Defined as a tornado happening over water, waterspouts cause destruction with strong winds, swirling sea spray into a funnel-shaped vortex lifting debris into the air.
tornado over water • tropical waterspouts • fish falls • raining frogs • where waterspouts happen
Defined as a tornado happening over water, waterspouts cause destruction with strong winds, swirling sea spray into a funnel-shaped vortex lifting debris into the air.
tornado over water • tropical waterspouts • fish falls • raining frogs • where waterspouts happen
High Tech Weather Forecasting
Meterologists use radar images from NEXRAD and satellite data from GOES, TRMM, GPS and NASA's QuikSCAT blended with computer modeling predictions to make daily forecasts.
satellite images weather • geostationary satellite data • radar storm tracking • nasa satellites • gps weather
Meterologists use radar images from NEXRAD and satellite data from GOES, TRMM, GPS and NASA's QuikSCAT blended with computer modeling predictions to make daily forecasts.
satellite images weather • geostationary satellite data • radar storm tracking • nasa satellites • gps weather
How To Weather Travel
Summer is prime time for travel and much of that pastime depends upon the whims of the weather. The Web is the perfect place to prepare for your trip or keep up to date on travel tips and delays.
weather • travel • summer • summertime • trip
Summer is prime time for travel and much of that pastime depends upon the whims of the weather. The Web is the perfect place to prepare for your trip or keep up to date on travel tips and delays.
weather • travel • summer • summertime • trip
Hurricane Gustav Targets Louisiana
A mere three years after Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, the city is faced with yet another disaster as Hurricane Gustav closes in on Louisiana.
hurricane gustav targets louisiana • tropical cyclone to hit new orleans • hurricane katrina hits new orleans • hurricane gustav in the caribbean • hurricane gustav to hit new orleans
A mere three years after Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, the city is faced with yet another disaster as Hurricane Gustav closes in on Louisiana.
hurricane gustav targets louisiana • tropical cyclone to hit new orleans • hurricane katrina hits new orleans • hurricane gustav in the caribbean • hurricane gustav to hit new orleans
Hurricane Hazel 1954
Hurricane Hazel left a path of destruction in Grenada, Haiti, Bahamas, South and North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, and Toronto.
hurricane hazel 1954 • worst storms 20th century eastern north america • october 12 1954 hurricane hazel haiti death toll e • hurricane hazel bahamas october 13 1954 great inag • october 14 1954 hurricane hazel landfall north sou
Hurricane Hazel left a path of destruction in Grenada, Haiti, Bahamas, South and North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, and Toronto.
hurricane hazel 1954 • worst storms 20th century eastern north america • october 12 1954 hurricane hazel haiti death toll e • hurricane hazel bahamas october 13 1954 great inag • october 14 1954 hurricane hazel landfall north sou
Life on the Edge - Coastal Development and Erosion
People love the beach - so what's wrong with that?
beach • erosion • coast • coastal • sand
People love the beach - so what's wrong with that?
beach • erosion • coast • coastal • sand
Lightning Safety Awareness Week
Learn more about thunderstorms, lightning and lightning safety during Lightning Safety Awareness Week, hosted by the U.S. National Weather Service.
lightning safety awareness week • when thunder roars go indoors • lightning safety • marine lightning safety • boating in thunderstorms
Learn more about thunderstorms, lightning and lightning safety during Lightning Safety Awareness Week, hosted by the U.S. National Weather Service.
lightning safety awareness week • when thunder roars go indoors • lightning safety • marine lightning safety • boating in thunderstorms
Mangroves and Seagrasses
Aquarists can help research into the conditions necessary for healthy mangrove and seagrass development. This could help preserve coral reefs.
mangroves and seagrasses • biotope tanks • coral reefs • refugium • filtering and nutrient recycling
Aquarists can help research into the conditions necessary for healthy mangrove and seagrass development. This could help preserve coral reefs.
mangroves and seagrasses • biotope tanks • coral reefs • refugium • filtering and nutrient recycling
Marine Debris 101 for Boaters
Marine debris poses a danger to the ocean and coastal environment. Boaters can learn more about reducing maritime pollution at the NOAA Marine Debris 101 website
marine debris 101 • marine debris • plastic pollution • solid waste management • marine debris education
Marine debris poses a danger to the ocean and coastal environment. Boaters can learn more about reducing maritime pollution at the NOAA Marine Debris 101 website
marine debris 101 • marine debris • plastic pollution • solid waste management • marine debris education
Meteorologist Forecasting Terms
Meteorologists use consistent and concise terms to describe precipitation such as rain, hail, snow and drizzle. Learn the terminology of your local forecast.
weather definitions • difference between rain showers • forecasting terminology • precipitation periods • cloud types producing precipitation
Meteorologists use consistent and concise terms to describe precipitation such as rain, hail, snow and drizzle. Learn the terminology of your local forecast.
weather definitions • difference between rain showers • forecasting terminology • precipitation periods • cloud types producing precipitation
Meteorology vs. Climatology
Explore how weather differs from climate, yet how measuring current weather conditions can lead to more accurate climate predictions, specifically climate change.
difference weather climate • meteorologist weather forecasting • climatology study • current weather conditions • meteorologists record data
Explore how weather differs from climate, yet how measuring current weather conditions can lead to more accurate climate predictions, specifically climate change.
difference weather climate • meteorologist weather forecasting • climatology study • current weather conditions • meteorologists record data
NOAA Weather Radio (NWR)
Purchase and use of a NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards receiver can provide an early warning of hazards like natural disasters and environmental emergencies.
noaa weather radio • nwr • all hazards alert • specific area message encoding • emergency alert system
Purchase and use of a NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards receiver can provide an early warning of hazards like natural disasters and environmental emergencies.
noaa weather radio • nwr • all hazards alert • specific area message encoding • emergency alert system
Okeanos Explorer Commissioned
Okeanos Explorer represents the future of ocean research conducted by the United States through a vessel dedicated exclusively to ocean exploration.
okeanos explorer • exploration command centers • noaa ship okeanos explorer • america's ship for ocean exploration • t-agos class ship capable
Okeanos Explorer represents the future of ocean research conducted by the United States through a vessel dedicated exclusively to ocean exploration.
okeanos explorer • exploration command centers • noaa ship okeanos explorer • america's ship for ocean exploration • t-agos class ship capable
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