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Also Known As NOAA
Date October 3, 1970 - present
Areas Of Involvement climate • atmosphere • weather forecasting • ocean • scientific research • sea grant
Related People Kathryn Sullivan

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) research vessel Miller Freeman.
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