The Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research
(OAR) or "NOAA Research" provides the research foundation
for understanding the complex systems that support our planet.
Working in partnership with other NOAA organizational units to
provide better forecasts, earlier warnings for natural disasters
and a greater understanding of the Earth. Our role is to provide
unbiased science to better manage the environment, nationally
and globally.
The Headquarters office of NOAA Research provides
the administrative and management support necessary to sustain
the science of research in Laboratories and Program offices throughout
the country. Our world-class scientists, contributing in the areas
Atmospheric Sciences, Climate, and Ocean and Coastal Resources,
come together to support NOAA, Federal agencies, academia, foreign
governments and domestic and itnernational organizations.
Learn how our organization works to better serve
these sectors and protect our environment.