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Physical Science for Water Resources

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Physical Science for Marine Resources

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Physical Science for Predicting Extremes

The NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory (PSL) conducts weather, climate, and hydrologic research to advance the prediction of water availability and extremes.
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We analyze and interpret physical processes that influence weather and climate from hours to decades to provide scientific information to support NOAA’s mission.

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