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About NOAA Research

NOAA Research enables better forecasts, earlier warnings for natural disasters, and a greater understanding of the Earth.

Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR)—or “NOAA Research”—provides the research foundation for understanding the complex systems that support our planet.

Working in partnership with other organizational units of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a bureau of the Department of Commerce, NOAA Research enables better forecasts, earlier warnings for natural disasters, and a greater understanding of the Earth.

Our role is to provide unbiased science to better manage the environment, nationally, and globally.

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FREETOWN HEAT ISLAND CAMPAIGN In January 2023, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, mayor of Freetown, Sierra Leone, shared information about heat health issues facing Freetown residents and the work being done to address these challenges. Courtesy of Eric Hubbard

Lessons from heat mapping in two tropical cities

For the last seven years, NOAA has supported more than 70 U.S. communities in projects to help citizens map the hottest neighborhoods of their community. Earlier this year, NOAA branched into the wider world to support heat island mapping campaigns overseas. 

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Latest Research News

FREETOWN HEAT ISLAND CAMPAIGN In January 2023, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, mayor of Freetown, Sierra Leone, shared information about heat health issues facing Freetown residents and the work being done to address these challenges. Courtesy of Eric Hubbard

Lessons from heat mapping in two tropical cities

For the last seven years, NOAA has supported more than 70 U.S. communities in projects to help citizens map the hottest neighborhoods of their community. Earlier this year, NOAA branched into the wider world to support heat island mapping campaigns overseas. 

Read More >

Read about the latest advances in wind, weather and water forecasts in the new FY22 report. 

NOAA Releases FY 22 Science Report

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