Forging new pathways in oceanic and atmospheric science using uncrewed systems
Science teams across NOAA use uncrewed systems to augment the capabilities of traditional data-gathering tools to meet NOAA mission needs.

Science teams across NOAA use uncrewed systems to augment the capabilities of traditional data-gathering tools to meet NOAA mission needs.
Learn more about the history of NOAA's fleet.
In this "Meet the Crew" profile, we hear from NOAA Able Seaman LaDeirdre Forehand.
Saildrone uncrewed surface vehicles, funded by the NOAA Uncrewed Systems Operations Center, contributed to new research on how changes in ocean surface temperature affect our atmosphere’s stability and movement.
Meet NOAA Corps officer Fionna Matheson in this profile.
To celebrate Women’s History Month this March, we’re highlighting some of the NOAA Uncrewed Systems Operations Center (UxSOC) team that is working to expand the use of uncrewed systems.
In this NOAA Corps officer profile, we hear from Commander Meghan McGovern, currently commanding officer of NOAA Ship Fairweather.
Tasha Camel is a General Vessel Assistant/Ordinary Seaman in the Deck Department on NOAA Ship Nancy Foster. She spends her work time caring for and maintaining the ship, operating deck machinery, and deploying scientific instruments.