National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service
Details
Acronym
NESDIS
Country
US
Type of Organization
Government environmental satellite service
Description
Manages environmental satellite capabilities and associated data and information services within NOAA. Its work includes satellite operations, ground systems and provision of observations used for weather, climate and environmental applications. The service combines national assets and international partnerships and has an operational Earth-observation role distinct from NASA's broader research and exploration mandate.
Primary Focus Areas
Environmental satellites; satellite operations; ground systems; data services
