NOAA Space-Based Data Collection System (DCS) Agreements

OMB 0648-0157

NOAA operates two space-based data collection systems (DCS): the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES) DCS and the Argos DCS, flown on the Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite (POES). NOAA allows users access to the DCS if they meet certain criteria. Applicants must submit information to ensure that they meet these criteria. NOAA does not approve agreements when commercial services are available that fulfill users' requirements.

The latest form for NOAA Space-Based Data Collection System (DCS) Agreements expires 2023-07-31 and can be found here.

Latest Forms, Documents, and Supporting Material

Document Name
GOES Data Collection System Use Agreement Form and Instruction
Argos Data Collection System Use Agreement Form

All Historical Document Collections

202603-0648-004	Revision of a currently approved collection	2026-03-26
202303-0648-013 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	2023-04-05
202004-0648-006 Approved with change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2020-04-23
201703-0648-007 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2017-03-27
201402-0648-005 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2014-02-24
201012-0648-009 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2010-12-15
200710-0648-004 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2007-10-25
200408-0648-001 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2004-08-04
200102-0648-001 Approved without change	Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection	2001-02-16
199709-0648-001 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	1997-09-13
199703-0648-007 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	1997-03-28
199403-0648-008 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	1994-03-24
199102-0648-004 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	1991-02-28
198802-0648-002 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	1988-02-22
198506-0648-002 Approved without change	New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	1985-06-14

OMB Details

GOES Data Collection System Use Agreement

Federal Enterprise Architecture: Natural Resources - Conservation, Marine and Land Management

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GOES DCS Use Agreement

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Form and instruction

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