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Science, Space, and Technology: Severe Storms Research Activities

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Report Type Reports and Testimonies
Report Date Oct. 10, 1979
Report No. 110577
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Summary:

A review was made of the severe storms research activities within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

There is a need for improved communication and coordination between the group that is responsible for issuing public forecasts and warnings and the group that is responsible for research to improve forecasting and warning capability. The problem is complicated by the fact that there is no common definition of severe storms. It is evident that there are several unmet research needs and that research costs may become increasingly expensive. Significant improvements can be made in achieving common goals and objectives by better blending the perceptions of the forecasters and scientists as to what research is needed to better utilize existing resources.

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