SCAN/FFMP is a collaborative effort involving the National Weather Service (NWS), the National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL), and the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). The focus of SCAN/FFMP is on improving the accuracy and timeliness of warnings (severe thunderstorm, tornado, flash flood, etc) issued by NWS forecasters, through the development of automated warning guidance. Funding for SCAN/FFMP is provided by the National Weather Service, the National Science Foundation, and the U. S. Weather Research Program.

Steve Smith SCAN/FFMP Principal Co-Coordinator Meteorological Development Laboratory (301) 713-1768 x160 Stephan.Smith@noaa.gov

Jon Roe SCAN/FFMP Principal Co-Coordinator Office of Hydrologic Development (301) 713-0640 x104 Jon.Roe@noaa.gov

Where SCAN/FFMP fits in:

Department of Commerce (DOC)
  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
    National Weather Service (NWS)
      Office of Science and Technology (OST)
        Meteorological Development Laboratory (MDL)
          SCAN/FFMP