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The application of scientific research to societal problems is at the heart of RAL’s mission. Decision-makers in a variety of agencies and weather-sensitive industries need improved weather information and tools, and RAL works to transfer new capabilities into their hands. Transfer of technologies to the aviation community continues to be a major emphasis with improved capability for the automated forecasting of aircraft icing, thunderstorms, snowfall affecting airport ground operations, turbulence, ceiling and visibility, and oceanic weather occurring each year. Other significant technology transfers have occurred within the context of RAL's work for the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security, as well as in surface transportation, wildland fire and hydro-meteorological programs.