Case Study: NWS Weather System Modernization

NWSCustomer: National Weather Service (NWS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC)
(Raytheon Company, prime contractor)


Goal: Deliver full lifecycle information technology support (including software development, integration, testing, network management and control, and mission assurance services) for the National Weather Service Advanced Weather Information Processing System (AWIPS) Operations and Maintenance contract.
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Case Study: NOAA “Grid In A Box”

NOAACustomer: Office of Science and Technology (OST), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC)
(Fairfield Technologies, prime contractor)


Goal: Provide integrated data and analysis capabilities for a network of sophisticated local, regional, and national offices, allowing production of timely and accurate weather analyses, forecasts and warnings. Continue reading