NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) is a scientific agency of the United States government, linked to the Department of Commerce, responsible for studying and monitoring ocean, atmospheric, and climate conditions. Officially created in 1970, NOAA operates in areas such as meteorology, oceanography, climatology, coastal ecosystems, and environmental research, with the goal of understanding and predicting changes in the terrestrial environment, as well as protecting natural resources and ensuring the safety of the population. Its main divisions include the National Weather Service (NWS), the National Ocean Service (NOS), and the National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS).
A NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) é uma agência científica do governo dos Estados Unidos, vinculada ao Departamento de Comércio, responsável por estudar e monitorar as condições dos oceanos, da atmosfera e do clima. Criada oficialmente em 1970, a NOAA atua em áreas como meteorologia, oceanografia, climatologia, ecossistemas costeiros e pesquisa ambiental, com o objetivo de compreender e prever mudanças no ambiente terrestre, além de proteger recursos naturais e garantir a segurança da população. Entre suas principais divisões estão o National Weather Service (NWS), o National Ocean Service (NOS) e o National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS).