미국 상무부 산하의 기관으로 해양과 대기 상태를 조사하고 기상 예보 및 경보를 담당하는 기구.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a U.S. federal agency that monitors and forecasts weather and ocean conditions.
예문:
"NOAA issued a severe hurricane warning for the Gulf Coast region."
"Scientists at NOAA track global temperature changes to study climate change."
"The data provided by NOAA is essential for maritime navigation and safety."