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Geodetic Research at NOAA

Many of the NOAA’s National Geodetic Survey’s (NGS) operations start with research. NOAA’s NGS research requires a multidisciplinary approach, centered around geodesy using satellite observations, rooted in open science and open source methods, and driven by stakeholder needs. Such applied research requires investigation into the needs of both the short- and long-term planning horizons to communicate NGS’s research and investment into governmental partner agencies, academic collaborators, and commercial industry.


Geopotential Datums

GNSS and Satellite Geodesy


Climate-scale Geodesy

Research Collaborations


For additional information about our mission, staff, and research projects, visit the About Us page. The Publications page has detailed information on peer-reviewed publications, trade journals, technical memos/reports, conference papers and presentations.