NOAA Partnership
Powering Science, Service, Stewardship
At the heart of our partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is a shared commitment to understanding and predicting changes in Earth’s weather, oceans, and climate—delivering knowledge and tools that protect life, property, and ecosystems. We advance NOAA’s mission through cutting-edge satellite data systems, environmental modeling, and stakeholder engagement to ensure data is accessible and actionable. From modernizing satellite data workflows to integrating science into operations, our work powers timely forecasts, strengthens Earth and solar monitoring, and builds robust systems that safeguard communities and promote sustainable stewardship of our planet’s resources.
Key NOAA Contracts
From research to results. Powering NOAA’s Mission.
Delivering scientific, engineering, and programmatic expertise that transforms innovation into operational solutions across NOAA’s weather, ocean, climate, and satellite missions.
STC supports NOAA on the ProTech IDIQ contract vehicle, delivering engineering, scientific, and programmatic expertise across satellite ground systems, mission operations, spectrum management, data processing, and weather modeling. Through these efforts, we help NOAA provide accurate, timely environmental intelligence to protect lives, property, and ecosystems.
STC supports NOAA NESDIS’s Center for Satellite Applications and Research (STAR) by providing scientific, engineering, and programmatic expertise across satellite algorithm development, calibration/validation, data product generation, and technology transition. Our team helps NOAA accelerate the delivery of high-quality environmental data products from current and next-generation satellite systems to users worldwide.
STC provides end-to-end systems engineering expertise to support NOAA NESDIS in delivering secure, timely, and reliable access to global environmental data from satellites and other sources. Our team leads the enterprise transition of NESDIS ground systems into secure, cloud-native architectures, while supporting the full lifecycle of NOAA’s environmental satellite systems—from planning and procurement through integration, testing, operations, and modernization—ensuring mission readiness and alignment with NOAA’s evolving needs.
STC provides specialized RF spectrum management and engineering support to NOAA NESDIS, ensuring the agency’s satellite systems maintain secure, interference-free access to critical frequency bands. Our team delivers expertise in regulatory compliance, coordination with domestic and international stakeholders, and technical analysis to safeguard and optimize spectrum resources for current and future NOAA missions.
STC leads NESDIS’s SAE User Engagement support, connecting mission capabilities with stakeholder needs through outreach, requirements gathering, and feedback integration. Our team ensures NESDIS systems and services align with operational priorities by fostering communication between engineers, scientists, and end users.
STC is a key partner on the National Weather Service’s (NWS) EPIC program, advancing Earth system modeling and forecasting. We provide end-to-end support—covering project management, modeling, infrastructure and software engineering, CI/CD, code management, systems integration, user and stakeholder engagement, and AI/ML innovation—delivering high-quality solutions that speed innovations from research to operations.
STC supports NOAA NESDIS’s National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), advancing user-focused science, outreach, and data stewardship. We ensure NOAA’s environmental data is discoverable, accessible, and valuable to diverse stakeholders, fostering collaboration, enhancing data services, and promoting best practices for long-term preservation and usability.
STC provides scientific, technical, and programmatic support to the NOAA Weather Program Office (WPO) and the Environmental Systems Research Laboratory (ESRL) Global Monitoring Laboratory (GML). Our team advances atmospheric science through modeling and data analysis —delivering high-quality, innovative solutions that enhance NOAA’s ability to observe, understand, and forecast weather and climate.
STC supports the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) program with scientific, engineering, and program operations expertise—delivering high-quality, adaptable services that ensure the success of NOAA’s next-generation polar-orbiting satellites.
From Orbit to Forecast
Transforming raw satellite data into actionable weather insights.
In partnership with NOAA NESDIS, STC develops advanced algorithms that measure the state of the atmosphere from Earth-orbiting satellites. This critical data powers some of the world’s most accurate weather predictions. By turning raw satellite observations into actionable insights, we accelerate the delivery of vital forecast information to forecasters, decision-makers, and the public.
From Ground to Cloud
Modernizing Earth weather operations for a digital future.
STC supports NOAA in moving essential data, models, and workflows from on-premise systems into secure, scalable cloud environments. Our work improves speed, efficiency, and accessibility—ensuring NOAA scientists and partners can deliver forecasts and climate insights faster than ever before. By bridging traditional infrastructure with next-generation cloud solutions, we help strengthen NOAA’s mission from the ground up.
From Data to Digital Twin
Creating dynamic models of Earth for smarter decisions.
STC supports NOAA in advancing digital twin technologies that replicate complex Earth systems — atmosphere, ocean, land, and climate — in real time. By fusing satellite data, environmental models, and cloud computing, we build interactive platforms that let scientists and decision-makers test scenarios, predict impacts, and explore “what-if” futures. These digital twins transform raw data into living systems, enabling more accurate forecasts, stronger resilience planning, and sustainable stewardship of our planet. Learn more HERE.
The Impact of Our Work with NOAA
Advanced Environmental Monitoring
STC advances NOAA’s monitoring with satellite algorithms, models, and sensors that improve accuracy and timeliness across oceans, atmosphere, and climate.
Data Stewardship & Accessibility
We build secure, scalable systems that keep NOAA’s environmental data accessible, interoperable, and ready for scientists, stakeholders, and the public.
Climate & Disaster Preparedness
STC equips NOAA with advanced models and forecasting tools to anticipate and respond to climate impacts, extreme weather, and hazards.
Informed Decision Making
By integrating quality data, analytics, and user engagement, STC provides NOAA with insights to protect communities, ecosystems, and policy decisions.