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Reasons for Lack of Replacement for Failed Weather Satellite

RCED-84-198 Published: Aug 31, 1984. Publicly Released: Oct 01, 1984.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO conducted an investigation into the reasons why the United States does not have a satellite to replace a weather satellite that failed. In addition, it reviewed National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) policies, plans, and procurement procedures concerning the weather satellite program.

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Atmospheric researchContract costsInteragency relationsPlanning programming budgetingSatellitesWeather forecastingGeostationary operational environmental satellitesGovernment procurementWeather satellitesPurchasing