About NOS: Mission Support Goal: Providing Critical Support to NOAA’s Mission

To provide critical support for NOAA’s mission.

NOS facilities, data-processing systems, computing and communication systems, financial and administrative offices, and management approach provide support to many NOAA programs.

To achieve the vision outlined in the NOS Strategic Plan and through NOAA program activities, NOS coordinates activities across six thematic areas—observations, modeling, coastal communities, technology, partnerships, and expert workforce. NOS also conducts outreach activities to inform the public.