The Federal plan for meteorological services and supporting research fiscal year 1998

Since 1965, the Office of the Federal Coordinator has developed a federal plan which articulates the meteorological services provided and supporting research conducted by agencies of the federal government. As in the past, it provides Congress and the Executive Branch a comprehensive plan for meteorological services and supporting research within the federal meteorological community. "Supporting" research is defined as those research and development (R&D) programs that directly support and improve meteorological services. The plan reviews agency programs for FY 1997 and documents proposed programs for FY 1998. The plan’s narratives, timelines, and schedules reflect a date as of June 1997. Consequently, the new OFCM organizational changes are not reported in this edition.