Advanced Weather Model Computing Development Act
This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to collaborate on research using advanced computing techniques - like AI, high-performance computing, and data analytics - to improve weather and climate models. It establishes a competitive funding process for federal agencies, National Laboratories, and universities to develop new models and optimize computing infrastructure, with up to three "centers of excellence" at National Labs prioritizing existing NOAA partnerships and AI computing expertise. The bill mandates reports to Congress within two years detailing progress, collaboration effectiveness, and future opportunities, and expires after five years. It directly affects NOAA, DOE, National Laboratories, and academic institutions participating in the funded research.
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Feb 12, 2026
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