Observing and interpreting winds over the ocean is one of the oldest of NASA's traditions that began in late 1970s. Nearly four decades and several satellite missions later, global and continuous data records of ocean vector winds are the backbone of multiple discoveries in ocean and atmospheric physics and air-sea interaction, including improved forecasting capabilities of tropical storms, hurricanes, and cyclones. The continuity and accuracy of the ocean vector wind climate data records were key to revealing multiple aspects of the coupled Earth climate system, such as changes in sea ice, land and snow cover, urban extent, carbon biomass, and ocean productivity, among other studies.
The wealth of aforementioned discoveries is largely due to the continued efforts of the members of the Ocean Vector Wind Science Team (OVWST), an international community of scientists, government agencies, and users. Over the decades, members of the OVWST produced high-quality data streams from Earth-observing satellite missions that carry scatterometers and polarimetric radiometers, performed analysis and interpretation of the wind-driven geophysical processes, and improved relevant operational modeling and forecasting applications. To learn about the OVWST activities, please visit the U29T 29TU PO DAAC website .
Every four years, NASA renews the membership of the OVWST with a goal to grow and strengthen the ocean vector wind community by welcoming new members who bring new ideas, and re-welcoming returning members who mentor and train the next generation of NASA satellite wind experts. This program element is another such opportunity to continue the legacy of OVWST scientific excellence and to further expand the range of applications of ocean vector wind data across Earth science.
Deadlines:
- Notice of Intent: Sep 8, 2022
- Proposal: Oct 6, 2022