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NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. By: Chris, Katie, & Kelsey. Background of the NOAA. Founded: Officially 1970, but based off of the Survey of the Coast which was established in 1807.

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NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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  1. NOAANational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration By: Chris, Katie, & Kelsey

  2. Background of the NOAA • Founded: Officially 1970, but based off of the Survey of the Coast which was established in 1807. • Improve life through science, and keeping citizens informed about the environment they live in. • 33% of America’s gross domestic products are affected by the products and services of the NOAA

  3. The Challenge To create a modern community/infrastructure that promotes the fundamental ideas of the NOAA while empowering and educating the visitors about environmental issues.

  4. The Solution! • Built multiple islands featuring interactive exhibits on SL using new technology. • Users can experience actual environmental issues through the SL platform.

  5. Why 3D? • Cheaper and more cost effective modern tools • Made an investment in human resources and time to create it, so they expect to see a rapid return in their investment • It will attract the next generation of scientist for employees • It will keep them up to date with other US federal agencies • Allows them to boots their main three adjectives: Manage, Create, and Serve.

  6. Making the Case: • Manage, Create, and Serve • OAR-NOAA Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric ResearchNOS: National Ocean ServiceNESDIS: National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Services NMFS: National Marine Fisheries Service

  7. The Benefits • Provides virtual work space for traditional meetings that are most cost effective and time saving. • Publicity • Recruiting • Access to educational message

  8. Results • 40% of visitors to NOAA on SL had never heard of NOAA before. • Virtual tour video nearly received 26,000 viewers worldwide. • Provides a foundation for future training sessions within the company

  9. The Lesson Learned • Investment needs to be well organized. • Staff needs to have easy access. • Capabilities to track effectiveness and usability. • Establish separate teams to manage different areas of the Islands. • Make the Islands appealing and interactive.

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