New aerial drones available to NOAA programs
The Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Division is rolling out a new initiative that will provide new drones, or uncrewed aircraft systems, to NOAA users.
Science takes a back seat to safety at sea
Three NOAA ships recognized for responding to mariners in distress.
NOAA Corps Officer Profile: Captain Jesse Stark
Meet NOAA Corps officer Captain Jesse Stark, who currently serves as the director of NOAA's marine operations.
NOAA uses uncrewed marine systems to survey offshore wind energy sites
In fall of 2023 NOAA’s Northeast Fisheries Science Center, NOAA’s Uncrewed Systems Operations Center, their industry partner Exail and academic partner the University of Rhode Island Inner Space Center conducted field operations utilizing an uncrewed marine system.
NOAA, U.S. Navy award construction contract for new NOAA marine operations center
On Dec. 5, U.S. Navy, on behalf of NOAA, has awarded $146,778,932 to Skanska USA, from New York, to design and build a new NOAA facility on Naval Station Newport in Rhode Island. This facility will eventually be the new home of NOAA’s Marine Operations Center – Atlantic.
Supporting below-the-surface science
It’s hard to do marine science without going underwater at some point. Missions like the 2023 Rainier Integrates Charting, Hydrography, And Reef Demographics (RICHARD) mission aboard NOAA Ship Rainier are an example of how the NOAA Diving Program supports our shipboard science.
NOAA ship crew successfully fights fire at sea
Those who spend much of their time at sea know there are many perilous situations that can happen. Bad weather, mechanical problems, and injuries are challenging and all can contribute to larger problems.
NOAA Corps Officer Profile: Lieutenant John Katchenago
Meet NOAA Corps officer Lieutenant John Katchenago in this profile.
