About N-Wave

N-Wave is a highly scalable, stable and secure network built using 10GB per second Wave Division Multiplexed (WDM) fiber-optic links supplied by partners in the national Research and Education (R&E) network community including: Internet2 (I2) and the Global Research Network Operations Center (GlobalNOC). Several Advanced Regional and State Networks also work with N-Wave including: the Mid-Atlantic Gigapop (MAGPI), the Mid-Atlantic Crossroads (MAX), the North Carolina Research and Education Network (NCREN/MCNC), Florida LambdaRail (FLR), OneNet (Oklahoma's R&E network), the Lonestar Education and Research Network (LEARN), the Front Range GigaPop (FRGP), the Pacific Northwest Gigapop (PNWGP), the University of Alaska, the University of Hawaii, and the University of Utah/Utah Education Network (UEN). N-Wave's creation and long-term success is directly related to and dependent on the long-term trust relationships and partnerships that NOAA has developed in this community.

What's on N-Wave?

Diver testing sonar position unit in pool.

Ensemble Forecasting

Ensemble forecasting uses the results of multiple model runs to generate more accurate forecasts. Each run uses different initial conditions or even different model code to simulate the future state of the atmosphere. By observing the differences in the results forecasters are able to better minimize errors in the forecast.

Modeling Severe Weather

Refining the dynamics of severe storms, researchers access archives of storm data, high performance computer and real-time data, to improve our understanding, prediction and warning of dangerous conditions.

Ocean nutrients and fish population simulation.

Advancing Our Understanding of the Environment

Environmental forces play a powerful role in our society and economy. Providing opportunities for commerce and recreation, the environment can also severely disrupt society. Understanding and predicting environmental changes, both in the long and the short term, is key to maximizing opportunities and mitigating threats.

Disseminating Data

The information needed to form a better understanding of our long and short term environment is collected and disseminated across the globe.