OceanExpert ID : 15994
Meteorological Department St Maarten
MDS
(Meteorological Department St Maarten)
Airport Road #114
Simpson Bay
Type
Government
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Telephone
+1-721 5452024
Fax
+1-721 5452998
Activities
The objectives of the Meteorological Department of St. Maarten are to:
* Monitor weather conditions 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
* Observe, record, and transmit upper-air data (temperature, humidity, winds, etc)
* Correspond with regional & international weather stations on various meteorological & climatological phenomena
* Produce and disseminate weather forecasts and warnings to the general public, marine and aviation industries
* Issue special reports whenever necessary, such as in the event of heavy rainfall, tropical storms, and/or other hazardous weather phenomena
* Manage and maintain meteorological and climatological data on a regular basis (monthly and yearly)
* Uphold national & international policy in the field of meteorology, climatology and other geophysical fields
Joseph ISAAC
Manager
Joel PIERRE
Meteorologist