A Vision for the National Weather Service: Road Map for the Future
By: National Weather Service (author), Panel on the Road Map for the Future (author), National Academy of Sciences (author), National Weather Service Modernization Committee (author), National Research Council (author), Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences (author), Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems (author)PaperbackUp to 2 WeeksUsually despatched within 2 weeks
Description
In this study, the committee explores ways the National Weather Service (NWS) can take advantage of continuing advances in science and technology to meet the challenges of the future. The predictions are focused on the target year 2025. Because specific predictions about the state of science and technology or the NWS more than 25 years in the future will not be entirely accurate, the goal of this report is to identify and highlight trends that are most likely to influence change. The Panel on the Road Map for the Future National Weather Service developed an optimistic vision for 2025 based on advances in science and technology.About Author
Panel on the Road Map for the Future, National Weather Service, and National Weather Service Modernization Committee, National Research CouncilContents
1 Front Matter; 2 Executive Summary; 3 I Where Are We Going? Prologue: A Boston Christmas Carol, 2025; 4 Weather Services in 2025; 5 II How Will We Get There 1 Guideposts for the Road Ahead; 6 2 Science and Technology; 7 3 Providing Weather and Environmental Information Services; 8 4 Education and Training; 9 5 Road Map for the Future; 10 References; 11 Acronyms; 12 Glossary; 13 Biographical Sketches of Panel Members and AdvisorsProduct Details
- publication date: 04/04/1999
- ISBN13: 9780309063791
- Format: Paperback
- Number Of Pages: 88
- ID: 9780309063791
- ISBN10: 0309063795
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