Applied Climate Information System
The Applied Climate Information System (ACIS) (NOAA) is a system architecture developed, maintained, and operated by the NOAA Regional Climate Centers (RCCs). It manages the complex flow of climate information from climate data collectors to end users, providing operational information derived from historical archives and near real-time climate data.
Goals
- To alleviate the burden of climate information management for users.
- To deliver high-quality climate data and information for decision-making, research, and outreach.
- To integrate historical and near real-time climate data into usable products.
Sponsor
Creation
ACIS was conceptualized in the early 1990s and evolved through a collaborative effort among the RCCs. It was initially known as the Unified Climate Access Network (UCAN) before being rebranded as ACIS. No specific legislation or government order is directly cited for its creation, but it operates under the broader mandate of NOAA's mission to provide environmental stewardship services.
Funding
ACIS is funded through NOAA's budget for climate services. Specific funding amounts for ACIS are not publicly detailed, but funding for NOAA's climate programs has been part of annual appropriations since its inception. There is no public information indicating that funding for ACIS has an end date.
Partners
Leadership
The title of the leader of the program is not specified in available public documents.
Website
Social Media Accounts
- Twitter: @NOAA_RCCs
Wikipedia Article
wikipedia:Applied Climate Information System