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Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere

A high-ranking official within the U.S. Department of Commerce who also serves as the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), overseeing the nation's weather, climate, ocean, and coastal science and services.

Coastal marine fog

Fog that forms over the ocean near coastlines, significantly reducing visibility and impacting maritime activities.

Buoys

Floating devices anchored in the water or drifting, equipped with sensors to collect various ocean and weather data.

Meteorological stations

Facilities or devices that measure atmospheric conditions like temperature, humidity, wind speed, and visibility to provide weather information.

Remote sensing technologies

Methods of collecting information about an object or area without making physical contact, often using satellites or aircraft-mounted sensors.

Hyperspectral satellite imagery

A type of satellite imaging that captures light across a very fine and continuous spectrum, allowing for detailed analysis of materials and atmospheric conditions, useful for detecting fog.

Marine channel forecast capability