Lessons Learned From National Weather Service Modernization Program

The National Weather Service (NWS) modernization program, which was completed in 2000, upgraded weather observing and forecast systems and reorganized the agency’s field office structure.  A 2011 National Research Council report said the program was a success and worth the investment, and a new report from the same authors examines how the NWS could best plan, deploy, and oversee future improvements based on lessons learned from the modernization program.

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Advance copies of WEATHER SERVICES FOR THE NATION: BECOMING SECOND TO NONE will be available to reporters only beginning at 3 p.m. EDT Wednesday, Aug. 1.  The report is embargoed and not for public release until 11 a.m. EDT Thursday, Aug. 2.  Reporters: To obtain an embargoed copy and arrange interviews with committee members, contact the Office of News and Public Information; tel. 202-334-2138 or e-mail news@nas.edu.