NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will co-host a joint session at the 23rd Symposium on Operational Environmental Satellite Systems during the 2027 American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting. The agencies now accept abstracts from researchers and professionals working in operational environmental satellite systems and related fields.
The symposium brings together scientists, engineers, and policymakers to discuss advances in satellite technology for Earth observation. These platforms monitor atmospheric conditions, ocean temperatures, sea ice extent, and land surface changes. The joint NASA-NOAA session reflects the agencies' collaborative approach to space-based environmental monitoring, where NOAA operates most civilian weather satellites while NASA develops next-generation Earth science instruments.
Participants can submit abstracts addressing topics including satellite data processing, validation techniques, operational improvements, and applications in weather forecasting and climate monitoring. The 2027 meeting will feature discussions on how satellite networks contribute to disaster response, agricultural planning, and water resource management.
NOAA's operational fleet includes the GOES satellites for weather observation and the JPSS series for polar orbiting coverage. NASA provides technological innovation through missions like Landsat partnerships and Earth Observing System satellites. Together, the agencies operate a constellation providing continuous global coverage.
The abstract submission deadline and additional session details will be released through official AMS and NASA channels. Researchers interested in presenting work on satellite operations, data applications, or system improvements should monitor announcement updates. The symposium offers a platform for advancing operational capabilities that feed real-time environmental data to weather services, climate scientists, and emergency management agencies worldwide.
This collaboration underscores the operational importance of satellite networks in modern Earth science and public safety infrastructure.