02302oam 2200493 a 450 991070124170332120111212141618.0(CKB)5470000002416642(OCoLC)759512289(EXLCZ)99547000000241664220111103d2011 ua 0engurmn|||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierPolar satellites[electronic resource] agencies need to address potential gaps in weather and climate data coverage : testimony before the Subcommittees on Investigations and Oversight and Energy and Environment, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, House of Representatives[Washington, D.C.] :U.S. Govt. Accountability Office,[2011]1 online resource (16 pages) illustrationsTestimony ;GAO-11-945TTitle from title screen (viewed on Oct. 21, 2011)."For release on ... September 23, 2011."Includes bibliographical references.Background -- NOAA and DOD have made progress, but decisions are needed to address potential gaps in weather and climate data -- NOAA and DOD continue to face key transition risks.Polar satellites Meteorological satellitesUnited StatesAppropriations and expendituresStatistical weather forecastingUnited StatesWeather forecastingLong-range weather forecastingMeteorological satellitesAppropriations and expenditures.Statistical weather forecastingWeather forecasting.Long-range weather forecasting.Powner David A1380634United States.Congress.House.Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight.United States.Congress.House.Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (2011- ).Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.United States.Government Accountability Office.FERFERGPOBOOK9910701241703321Polar satellites3456280UNINA