State of the Science Fact Sheet: Emerging Science for Earth Observations

NOAA is using technological innovation -- from autonomous vehicles to smartphones -- to obtain observations in data-sparse regions for improved earth system assessments and predictions while reducing overall costs. New technologies will provide comprehensive coverage to understand the Nation’s coasts, oceans, fisheries, weather, and climate. Such efforts are needed to economically provide the integrated large-scale observations required to understand, predict, and prepare for changes in Earth systems.