Vision for the National Weather Service

In this study, the committee explores ways the National Weather Service (NWS) can take advantage of continuing advances in science and technology to meet the challenges of the future. The predictions are focused on the target year 2025. Because specific predictions about the state of science and technology or the NWS more than 25 years in the future will not be entirely accurate, the goal of this report is to identify and highlight trends that are most likely to influence change. The Panel on the Road Map for the Future National Weather Service developed an optimistic vision for 2025 based on advances in science and technology.Table of ContentsFront MatterExecutive SummaryI Where Are We Going? Prologue: A Boston Christmas Carol, 2025Weather Services in 2025II How Will We Get There 1 Guideposts for the Road Ahead2 Science and Technology3 Providing Weather and Environmental Information Services4 Education and Training5 Road Map for the FutureReferencesAcronymsGlossaryBiographical Sketches of Panel Members and Advisors