United States · Bill · S
S. 1509 (110th)
Improved Hurricane Tracking and Forecasting Act of 2007
Introduced
24 May 2007
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Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6870-6871)
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Summary
Improved Hurricane Tracking and Forecasting Act of 2007 - Directs the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to carry out a program for an improved ocean surface winds vector satellite for purposes including: (1) to address science and application questions related to air-sea interaction, coastal circulation, and biological productivity; (2) to improve forecasting for hurricanes, coastal winds and storm surge, and other weather-related disasters; (3) to ensure continuity of quality for satellite ocean surface vector wind measurements so that existing weather forecasting and warning capabilities are not degraded; and (4) to advance satellite ocean surface vector wind data capabilities.
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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 24 May 2007
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Introduced in Senate · EN · 24 May 2007
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 24 May 2007
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/senate-bill/1509
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/110/s/1509