Modernization

NOAA to get supercomputers, satellites

The agency's list of projects includes funding for weather satellites and climate-data supercomputers.

  • By Alice Lipowicz
People

Federal 100 winner: Eric Hackathorn

Hackathorn built NOAA's presence in virtual worlds by creating its Meteora Island in Second Life, which allows NOAA to globally broadcast its work.

Modernization

NOAA launches online game

The Web-based game encourages young students to learn about ocean life.

  • By Doug Beizer
Modernization

Government to go

Government agencies are launching special versions of their Web sites designed to load quickly on the small screens of mobile phones and other handheld devices.

  • By Alan Joch
Modernization

Models help warn Oregon about tsunamis

Detailed models of Oregon’s coastline could help identify tsunamis that start far from the state, NOAA says.

  • By Doug Beizer
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