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NOAA - Geomagnetic storm forecast accuracy (%)
performance.commerce.gov | Last Updated 2024-03-28T20:33:39.000ZThis performance measure tracks the ability of forecasters at NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction (SWPC) to accurately predict geomagnetic storms, which potentially disrupt power systems, spacecraft operations, and navigation systems. The NOAA geomagnetic storm scale (G-scale) ranges from the G1 or minor level where weak power grid fluctuations can occur to the G5 or extreme level. During a G5 event, where aurora may be visible over most of the United States, the power grid can experience equipment damage causing system collapse or blackout; significant satellite damage can occur; and global positioning systems may be inaccurate or temporarily unavailable. Geomagnetic Storm Forecast Accuracy is a percentage that reflects the amount of time that the SWPC geomagnetic storm forecast is correct over a 24-hour period. The 24 hour geomagnetic storm forecast is considered accurate if a G1 or greater storm event was correctly predicted. This calculation also includes geomagnetic storms which were not forecast. This measure is verified based on ground-based magnetometer observations. This measure is averaged over the 60 most recent geomagnetic storms to maintain statistical significance.
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NOAA - Geomagnetic storm forecast accuracy (%)
performance.commerce.gov | Last Updated 2024-03-28T20:21:58.000ZThis performance measure tracks the ability of forecasters at NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction (SWPC) to accurately predict geomagnetic storms, which potentially disrupt power systems, spacecraft operations, and navigation systems. The NOAA geomagnetic storm scale (G-scale) ranges from the G1 or minor level where weak power grid fluctuations can occur to the G5 or extreme level. During a G5 event, where aurora may be visible over most of the United States, the power grid can experience equipment damage causing system collapse or blackout; significant satellite damage can occur; and global positioning systems may be inaccurate or temporarily unavailable. Geomagnetic Storm Forecast Accuracy is a percentage that reflects the amount of time that the SWPC geomagnetic storm forecast is correct over a 24-hour period. The 24 hour geomagnetic storm forecast is considered accurate if a G1 or greater storm event was correctly predicted. This calculation also includes geomagnetic storms which were not forecast. This measure is verified based on ground-based magnetometer observations. This measure is averaged over the 60 most recent geomagnetic storms to maintain statistical significance.
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DM - Percentage of DOC Indicator Targets met or exceeded
performance.commerce.gov | Last Updated 2024-03-28T20:22:00.000ZThis indicator represents the average of all indicators reported Department-wide. The results of this indicator lag one year after the results of all the indicators within the Department. This metric is calculated based on actuals for all public performance indicators.
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DM - Percentage of DOC Indicator Targets met or exceeded
performance.commerce.gov | Last Updated 2024-03-28T20:33:41.000ZThis indicator represents the average of all indicators reported Department-wide. The results of this indicator lag one year after the results of all the indicators within the Department. This metric is calculated based on actuals for all public performance indicators.
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EDA - Percentage of University Center clients taking action as a result of the assistance facilitated by the University Center
performance.commerce.gov | Last Updated 2024-03-28T20:34:29.000ZThis measure determines the perceived value added by the University Centers (UCs) to their clients. EDA funds UCs to provide technical assistance and specialized services (for example, feasibility studies, marketing research, economic analysis, environmental services, and technology transfer) to local officials and communities. This assistance improves the community’s capacity to plan and manage successful development projects. UCs develop client profiles and report findings to EDA, which evaluates the performance of each center once every 3 years and verifies the data. “Taking action as a result of the assistance facilitated” means to implement an aspect of the technical assistance provided by the UC in one of several areas: economic development initiatives and training session development; linkages to crucial resources; economic development planning; project management; community investment package development; geographic information system services; strategic partnering to public or private sector entities; increased organizational capacity; feasibility plans; marketing studies; technology transfer; new company, product, or patent development; and other services.
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EDA - Percentage of University Center clients taking action as a result of the assistance facilitated by the University Center
performance.commerce.gov | Last Updated 2024-03-28T20:22:41.000ZThis measure determines the perceived value added by the University Centers (UCs) to their clients. EDA funds UCs to provide technical assistance and specialized services (for example, feasibility studies, marketing research, economic analysis, environmental services, and technology transfer) to local officials and communities. This assistance improves the community’s capacity to plan and manage successful development projects. UCs develop client profiles and report findings to EDA, which evaluates the performance of each center once every 3 years and verifies the data. “Taking action as a result of the assistance facilitated” means to implement an aspect of the technical assistance provided by the UC in one of several areas: economic development initiatives and training session development; linkages to crucial resources; economic development planning; project management; community investment package development; geographic information system services; strategic partnering to public or private sector entities; increased organizational capacity; feasibility plans; marketing studies; technology transfer; new company, product, or patent development; and other services.
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NOAA - Number of youth learning about national marine sanctuaries in hands-on or distance learning
performance.commerce.gov | Last Updated 2024-03-28T20:34:21.000ZEach site within the National Marine Sanctuary System conducts education through formal education, informal education, and outreach for education. Programming includes hands-on activities as well as distance learning. K-12 student participation is tracked in both formal and informal education programs by counting the number of students participating in these programs. Data is collected yearly from each site and headquarters and is summarized system wide. Using these methods we can track the number of K-12 students engaged in formal or informal education and stewardship programs.
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NOAA - Number of youth learning about national marine sanctuaries in hands-on or distance learning
performance.commerce.gov | Last Updated 2024-03-28T20:22:35.000ZEach site within the National Marine Sanctuary System conducts education through formal education, informal education, and outreach for education. Programming includes hands-on activities as well as distance learning. K-12 student participation is tracked in both formal and informal education programs by counting the number of students participating in these programs. Data is collected yearly from each site and headquarters and is summarized system wide. Using these methods we can track the number of K-12 students engaged in formal or informal education and stewardship programs.
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NTIA - Impact of NTIA providing broadband support (Community Anchor Institutions)
performance.commerce.gov | Last Updated 2024-03-28T20:34:11.000ZBy providing broadband technical assistance and support, NTIA will provide the foundation for state and local governments to attract broadband infrastructure investments. Broadband infrastructure leads to the delivery of new jobs, better service delivery, and creation of innovative technologies benefitting hospital, schools, and students
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NOAA - Number of volunteer hours supporting science, education, and public engagement programs to raise awareness and meet science needs of national marine sanctuaries
performance.commerce.gov | Last Updated 2024-03-28T20:34:15.000ZVolunteers are a critical part of national marine sanctuaries and help support science, education, and conservation priorities. Volunteers assist in many projects, such as citizen science, monitoring, education support, and marine debris cleanups. Volunteer hours can also be assigned a value through the widely used nonprofit organization, Independent Sector, which provides a yearly estimate of what a volunteer hour is worth. Using this number, each year ONMS calculates how much in-kind support our volunteers provide.