Rising Challenges in Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Operations
The GAO's report reveals significant challenges in NOAA’s and the Air Force’s Hurricane Hunter operations, including rising demand, aging aircraft, staffing shortages, and missed mission requirements. With fleet upgrades facing funding obstacles, urgent action is needed to sustain these critical storm reconnaissance missions.
NOAA’s Commercial Data Buys Framework
NOAA’s framework for commercial data buys highlights collaboration with private sectors to enhance environmental intelligence, ensuring data quality, transparency, and cybersecurity while fostering public and private innovation.