BAA Radar NEXT Industry Day (virtual)
ID: BAA-RadarNEXT-IndustryDay_12052024Type: Special Notice
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAANORFOLK, VA, 23510, USA

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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life SciencesT (54171)
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    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is hosting a virtual Industry Day for the upcoming Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) related to the next generation of weather radar, termed Radar NEXT. This event aims to engage industry partners in discussions about the program's priorities, including radar network concepts, data integration, and the application of artificial intelligence in weather prediction. The Industry Day is crucial for gathering insights and fostering collaboration as NOAA/NWS plans to enhance weather radar technology, with the event scheduled for December 5, 2024, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM EST. Interested parties must register by December 4, 2024, and can contact Holly A. Ferguson or Kevin J. Buum for further information.

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    Holly A. Ferguson
    holly.ferguson@noaa.gov
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