Management at the National Hurricane Center
Witnesses testified about operations and procedures at the National Hurricane Center. The hearing explored questions raised by the process that culminated in Center Director X. William Proe…
123 viewsWitnesses testified about operations and procedures at the National Hurricane Center. The hearing explored questions raised by the process that culminated in Center Director X. William Proe…
123 viewsThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its 2007 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook, which predicted a busier-than-normal hurricane season with 13 to 17 named stor…
547 viewsOfficials spoke to the press and answered questions about the U.S. contribution to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Working Group I report released in Paris earlier in the day a…
51 viewsOfficials talked about an updated “2006 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook” that reduced the number of major storm predictions, but continued to predict an above average number of major storm…
60 viewsThe National Ocean Policy Study Subcommittee held a hearing to review recent ocean policy reforms, long-range plans for broader legislation, and operations of the National Oceanic and Atmosp…
119 viewsOfficials spoke to reporters about the record-breaking 2005 hurricane season in which 26 storms were named. They talked about forecasting accuracy, storm tracking operations, and challenges …
165 viewsScientists and representatives of government entities testified about National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration weather satellites, focusing on ongoing problems and future plans. Among…
147 viewsAgriculture Secretary Mike Johanns and others spoke at a summit on agribusiness at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Among the topics they addressed were employing new technologies like satellit…
214 viewsThe American Meteorological Society hosted a panel discussion. Panelists talked about environmental issues and public policy. Among the topics they addressed were coordinating and deploying…
123 viewsMembers of the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy testified before the Senate Science Committee about their recommendations and findings. They asserted that the oceans are “in a state of crisis…
214 viewsPresident Bush unveiled initiatives to curb carbon dioxide emissions and the control greenhouse gasses. Among the topics he addressed were energy regulation, research and development, the ro…
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