Очень-очень гражданские. Национальное управление океанических и атмосферных исследовани...
Очень-очень гражданские. Национальное управление океанических и атмосферных исследований США резко расширяет закупки информации, полученных мирными частными операторами орбитальных спутниковых группировок. В то же время в правильных отчётах NOAA пишет, что агентство «выполняет ключевую роль в обеспечении способности США проецировать силу и поддерживать готовность национальной безопасности...» NOAA’s contributions to defense and operational readiness NOAA plays a critical role in US power projection and national defense readiness through its advanced physical infrastructure, equipment, and expertise in data collection and analysis. NOAA’s physical science capabilities, particularly in marine and atmospheric environments, support military branches by providing essential data for operational readiness. For example, NOAA’s understanding of ocean salinity, acidification, water temperature, and currents is crucial for Naval operations, as it directly affects submarine navigation, sonar accuracy, and underwater communications. By working with the Navy to provide this data, NOAA enhances the military’s situational awareness and supports the Navy’s strategic planning efforts. NOAA environmental and weather monitoring is especially important for military activity in the harsh environment of the Arctic, an increasing arena of competition. In 2021, seventy-nine retired senior military, national security, and intelligence leaders endorsed expanding NOAA communications and weather monitoring in the Arctic as part of the report Challenge Accepted. Private sector satellites cannot replace the comprehensive and in-depth data analysis provided by the agency, especially when it comes to the underwater domain. In addition to contributions to naval operations, NOAA’s National Weather Service provides indispensable weather forecasting for all branches of the US military, particularly the Air Force. The NOAA-operated Defense Meteorological Satellite Program and complementary polar-orbiting satellites provide the observations that inform the three to seven-day operational weather forecasts and around-the-world weather prediction capabilities of the Department of Defense. These forecasts ensure that the Air Force can anticipate and mitigate weather-related risks, improving operational efficiency and safety for operators. Given the increasingly dynamic and unpredictable nature of weather systems in the face of a changing climate, NOAA’s mandate to provide accurate and timely forecasts is vital to military readiness and risk reduction efforts. Ryan Maue, former chief scientist at NOAA and White House Office of Science and Technology Policy appointee under the first Trump administration, explains, “because the military relies on NOAA’s infrastructure, the risks of and damage from extreme weather and climate events are a national security concern as much as an economic one.” NOAA is an indispensable resource for the American people and with “a bigger budget, NOAA could offer increased value for taxpayers and boost the entire U.S. economy.” Помилуй бог, это очень-очень смешно. 🎙Д.К. #гражданскийкосмос