NOAA Pathfinder Initiative

Science Working for Society

The term early adopter refers to individuals, businesses and organizations who use new products or technology before others. Companies rely on early adopters to provide feedback about product deficiencies and challenges and to have topical samples for how the information is applied in different areas of society.

Why You Should Care

The NOAA Pathfinders are a front line of sophisticated users; they are the community of early adopters of satellite information. NOAA Pathfinders have the key role of connecting with the concept behind a product, then adopting that product, and finally validating the use of said product(s) for the broader community of beneficiaries.

Developing Data

The goal of the NOAA Pathfinders is to help develop value studies for the future applications of mission data products shortly after launch.

Mission Data Products

Become An Early Adopter

Pathfinders are groups and individuals who have a direct or clearly defined need for mission data products.

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Meet The Pathfinders

Air Quality Warnings and Event Planning

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Tim Lant

Arizona State University, Director of Program Development

Tim's Research

Nathan Pavlovic

Sonoma Technology, Lead Geospatial Data Scientist

Nathan's Research

Masha Pitiranggon

NYC Department of Health, and Mental Hygiene, Environmental Scientist, NYC Department of Health, and Mental Hygiene

Masha's Research

Marcela Loria-Salazar

University of Oklahoma School of Meteorology, Professor of Air Quality

Marcela's Research

Heather Holmes

University of Utah, Adjunct Associate Professor

Heather's Research

Wildfire Detection and Response

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Karen Gaffney

North Coast Resource Partnership, Director, Strategic Planning & Communications

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Jessica Block

WIFIRE, Associate Director for Operational Programs

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Global Sea Ice

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Ludovic Brucker

National Ice Center, Chief Scientist to the National Ice Center

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Coastal Tourism and HABs

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Antarpreet Jutla

University of Florida, Associate Professor

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