Applying GIS Development for Industry Purposes

Climate change is impacting every sector of the economy and is threatening the prosperity of the United States. Industries are working to adapt and build resilience, from how they source and move their goods to how they plan their infrastructure investments and operations and support climate vulnerable communities across the country. NOAA plays a crucial role in rapidly connecting industry to accessible, contextualized, and useful data to support its decision-making and protect billions of dollars in investment in the United States.

Through funding provided by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) is leading the Industry Proving Grounds (IPG), a multi-million dollar effort to radically improve the delivery and industry uptake of climate data. Through the IPG, NOAA is helping key sectors of the U.S. economy–architecture and engineering, re/insurance, and retail–make climate-smart investments and build resilience. By integrating users at every stage of the service delivery model, from identifying user needs to rapidly prototyping and launching new products, the IPG is iteratively co-developing capabilities industry is asking for.

Geospatial Information Science (GIS) and Technology is a powerful tool used across various industries, including retail, engineering, and insurance, to support decision-making and problem-solving. GIS developers design and implement mapping software, automated workflows, and geospatial analysis tools that facilitate this work. Through advanced development methodologies and techniques, these applications are made accurate, efficient, and user-friendly. GIS developers also customize these tools to meet the specific needs of industry stakeholders, enhancing their utility and effectiveness.