Concept information
Preferred term
DOC/NOAA/NWS/NDBC
Definition
- The National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) manages the development, operations, and maintenance of the national data buoy network. It serves as the NOAA focal point for data buoy and associated meteorological and environmental monitoring technology. It provides high quality meteorological/environmental data in real time from automated observing systems that include buoys and a Coastal-Marine Automated Network (C-MAN) in the open ocean and coastal zone surrounding the United States. It provides engineering support, including applications development, and manages data buoy deployment and operations, and installation and operation of automated observing systems installed on fixed platforms. It manages the Volunteer Observing Ship (VOS) program to acquire additional meteorological and oceanographic observations supporting NWS mission requirements. It operates the NWS test center for all surface sensor systems. It maintains the capability to support operational and research programs of NOAA and other national and international organizations. Their mission is to provide comprehensive, reliable systems and marine observations to support the missions of the National Weather Service (NWS) and NOAA, promote public safety, and satisfy the future needs of our customers. Website: "http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/" [Summary provided by NOAA] (en)
Broader concept
- NOAA (en)
URI
https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/dca28dff-ba6b-4e1e-9ef9-884a3d4a8f30
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