About STARDivisions![]() Satellite Oceanography & Climatology Division (SOCD)SOCD conducts research and development of remote sensing data, derived products, and applications for ocean, coastal, and inland waters. This includes calibration/validation and data merging/fusing of multi-sensor data, and distribution of data products and information via its CoastWatch / OceanWatch / PolarWatch and Coral Reef Watch programs to diverse users and stakeholders. Satellite Meteorology & Climatology Division (SMCD)SMCD conducts research and development of Earth System Science-based solutions to improve and expand the use of remote sensing data for monitoring global meteorological, environmental, and climatological conditions. ![]() ![]() Resource Management Division (RMD)RMD is responsible for the stewardship of financial, human, and physical resources and performs tasks such as establishing budgets, internal controls, and administrative policies and procedures. |