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The NCTR conducts tsunami research focused on development of methodologies and operational tools to advance the NOAA mission of tsunami hazard reduction and protection of life and property
Research in support of improved measurement technology and the design of optimal tsunami monitoring networks Research, development and implementation of improved models to increase the speed and reliability of operational forecasts and warnings Research and development of improved methods to predict tsunami impacts on the population and infrastructure of coastal communities
Buoy Indian Ocean model Coastal communities

PMEL awarded Gold Medal
  • U.S. Department of Commerce Gold Medal for research and development leading to the creation of a tsunami forecasting capability.
  • U.S. Department of Commerce Gold Medal For the creation and use of a new moored buoy system to provide accurate and timely warning information on tsunamis.
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