NOAA's emerging conduit for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) for mission science initiatives
We're exploring the needs and capabilities of the NOAA community. We want to spark conversations, provide space for networking, and encourage information sharing about AI/ML within NOAA and its scientific communities. We welcome your participation in the evolution of NCAI and the development of our Community of Practice.
News and events
Government and industry leaders gathered at the Federal AI Forum to explore key priorities, emerging opportunities, and critical challenges surrounding artificial intelligence adoption across federal agencies. Speakers highlighted best practices and practical insights for:
- Advancing agentic AI technology
- Incorporating AI into cybersecurity operations
- Expanding pilot initiatives into enterprise-scale deployments
- Modernizing procurement processes to support new federal AI frameworks and mandates
See: Dr. Stephen W. Bieda, Acting Deputy Director for the NOAA Center for Artificial Intelligence (NCAI) presented at the session: Lightning Rounds: What’s Working? Pilots and Use Cases
The release of NOAA’s Artificial Intelligence Policy (NAO 216-128) provides direction, guidelines, and governance to advance responsible artificial intelligence (AI) use and development in support of NOAA mission and business objectives.
This Administrative Order applies to AI development and use across NOAA, including application development and use for business and administrative workflows, scientific research and writing, code development, and operations. It outlines expectations for AI use grounded in scientific integrity, accountability, transparency, trustworthiness, and risk management. It also establishes NOAA’s AI governance structure, including the NOAA Center for Artificial Intelligence (NCAI) and the NOAA Artificial Intelligence Executive Committee (NAIEC).
NOAA satellites help predict and detect early threats, track weather events as they happen, and map the aftermath, arming emergency managers and first responders with game-changing intel.
NOAA’s new wildfire tool, the Next Generation Fire System, uses artificial intelligence to scan GOES satellite imagery and quickly detect fires down to the neighborhood level. The system also tracks wildfire growth and monitors fire intensity in near real-time, helping first responders prioritize firefighting resources, address the most immediate and urgent threats, and keep firefighters safe.
AI at NOAA: Highlighting Innovation in Practice
Artificial intelligence (AI) can help scientists better understand the environment and its management. NOAA has a long history of using AI in weather forecasting, climate modeling, and environmental monitoring and has established the NOAA Center for Artificial Intelligence to support new and ongoing projects that span from the bottom of the ocean to the outer atmosphere. Learn how we use AI across NOAA in this ESRI StoryMap offsite link, or scroll through it below.
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Number of CoP Members
Communities of Practice members can focus on sharing best practices and creating new knowledge to advance AI and machine learning.
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Industry Sectors Supported
NOAA data directly support every sector in the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) of the U.S. Census Bureau.
NOAA AI-related news
