Open AccessCoordinated Science Support for Sea‐Level Data and Services in the United States
Author(s) -
Hamlington B. D.,
Osler M.,
Vinogradova N.,
Sweet W. V.
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
agu advances
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2576-604X
DOI - 10.1029/2021av000418
Subject(s) - globe , work (physics) , administration (probate law) , climate science , state (computer science) , space (punctuation) , political science , environmental resource management , aeronautics , meteorology , climate change , geography , environmental science , computer science , engineering , oceanography , psychology , geology , algorithm , neuroscience , mechanical engineering , law , operating system
In this commentary, we focus on the basic‐science foundation that supports sea‐level decision‐making. Specifically, we discuss the role that U.S. federal science‐producing agencies National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) can play in supporting ongoing and future sea‐level adaptation efforts. We discuss current challenges in the work that NASA and NOAA are doing in this area, highlight how these challenges impact stakeholders, and then detail how improved coordination between NASA and NOAA can ultimately benefit stakeholders. While focused on the U.S. we contrast this to the state of play in other parts of the world and identify challenges and considerations that may be relevant for other agencies and countries across the globe.