NOAA's Global Drifter Program: Ocean Dynamics Data Improves Forecasting and Coastal Safety - aoml.noaa.gov

NOAA's Global Drifter Program plays a crucial role in enhancing our understanding of ocean dynamics, providing valuable data that improves forecasting and coastal safety. By deploying a network of drifting buoys across the world's oceans, the program collects real-time information on currents, temperature, and wind patterns. This empirical data is essential for developing accurate weather models, aiding in disaster preparedness, and informing policymakers about climate change impacts.