NOAA Issues RFP for Ocean Surface Winds (OSW) Data Pilot
On June 17, 2025, NOAA issued a Request for Proposals in support of a Commercial Weather Data Pilot (CWDP) study related to ocean surface winds (OSW).
The study will assess the quality and impact of commercially available GNSS reflectometry (GNSS-R) data for the determination of OSW characteristics.. The study will also assess the impact of antenna gain in GNSS-R systems and the ability of GNSS-R data to retrieve tropical cyclone winds
GNSS-R is a remote sensing technique that utilizes reflected signals from positioning, navigation, and timing service satellites, such as GPS and Galileo, to measure and study various properties of the Earth’s surface.
Offers are due by 3:00 pm (ET) July 8, 2025.
Learn more about the Commercial Data Program.