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External assessment of the scope and governance framework of the NOAA Physical Oceanographic Real Time System (PORTS®) program: final report

Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS) has contracted Eastern Research Group, Inc. (ERG) to conduct an external assessment of the scope and governance framework of the NOAA Physical Oceanographic Real-Time System (PORTS®) Program. The objectives of this research are to (1) better understand requirements to fully build out the PORTS® Program, and (2) better understand stakeholder sentiment regarding PORTS® Program Governance, including financial and equity considerations. ERG’s detailed approach, results, limitations, and key takeaways and recommendations are outlined in the subsequent sections of this report.
Author: Eastern Research Group, Inc.
Language: English
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6908336806
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