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A -- GLOBAL WIND PROFILES POC Edward F. Tennant, Jr., Contracting Officer, 301/713-0823 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will hold a public meeting for interested parties pertaining to the potential commercial purchase by NOAA of global wind profiles derived from a satellite-based light detection and ranging ("LIDAR") system. NOAA is exploring the use of such data in its weather prediction products and services. This topic was the subject of a draft Request for Proposal issued by NOAA on May 28, 1998. The purpose of this meeting will be to address the project from a scientific and commercial perspective. Discussion topics will include technical requirements, potential business models, incentives, and data distribution policy. All interested parties are invited to attend and participate in this meeting. A written record of the meeting will be prepared by a transcription service. The meeting will be held on February 4, 1999, from 8:30 AM-12:30 PM Eastern Standard Time at NOAA's facility at 1325 East-West Highway, Room #2358, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910. Individuals planning to attend the meeting should notify Charles Wooldridge by telephone at (301) 713-2024 extension 107, by E-mail at charles.wooldridge@noaa.gov, or by fax at (301) 713-2032 not later than January 20, 1999. Individuals wishing to make a presentation at the meeting should inform Mr. Wooldridge of this when they contact him. Individuals desiring additional information on this topic may obtain such information from Mr. Wooldridge. Posted 12/21/98 (W-SN282146). (0355)

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