- Value [1] Science
- Science at NOAA is the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the ocean, atmosphere, and related ecosystems; integration
of research and analysis; observations and monitoring; and environmental modeling. NOAA science includes discoveries and ever
new understanding of the oceans and atmosphere, and the application of this understanding to such issues as the causes and
consequences of climate change, the physical dynamics of high-impact weather events, the dynamics of complex ecosystems and
biodiversity, and the ability to model and predict the future states of these systems. Science provides the foundation and
future promise of the service and stewardship elements of NOAA's mission.
- Value [2] Service
- Service is the communication of NOAA's research, data, information, and knowledge for use by the Nation's businesses, communities,
and people's daily lives. NOAA services include climate predictions and projections; weather and water reports, forecasts
and warnings; nautical charts and navigational information; and the continuous delivery of a range of Earth observations and
scientific data sets for use by public, private, and academic sectors.
- Value [3] Stewardship
- Stewardship is NOAA's direct use of its knowledge to protect people and the environment, as the Agency exercises its direct
authority to regulate and sustain marine fisheries and their ecosystems, protect endangered marine and anadromous species,
protect and restore habitats and ecosystems, conserve marine sanctuaries and other protected places, respond to environmental
emergencies, and aid in disaster recovery.
- Value [4] People
- The foundation of NOAA's long-standing record of scientific, technical, and organizational excellence is its people.
- Value [5] Diversity
- NOAA's diverse functions require an equally diverse set of skills and constantly evolving abilities in its workforce.
- Value [6] Infrastructure
- Also underlying NOAA's continued success is its unique infrastructure. NOAA's core mission functions require satellite systems,
ships, buoys, aircraft, research facilities, high-performance computing, and information management and distribution systems.
NOAA provides research-to-application capabilities that can recognize and apply significant new understanding to questions,
develop research products and methods, and apply emerging science and technology to user needs.
- Value [7] Partners
- NOAA invests in and depends heavily on the science, management, and engagement capabilities of its partners. Collectively,
NOAA's organizational enterprise-wide capabilities—its people, infrastructure, research, and partnerships—are essential for
NOAA to achieve its vision, mission, and long-term goals.
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