OCS
The Oklahoma Climatological Survey was established by the State Legislature in 1980 to provide climatological services to the people of Oklahoma. The Survey maintains an extensive array of climatological information, operates the Oklahoma Mesonet, and hosts a wide variety of educational outreach and scientific research projects.

OCS Legislative Mandate (Mission)

Section 1, Chapter 63, O.S.L. 1982 (74 O.S. 2003, Section 245) outlines the powers and duties of the Oklahoma Climatological Survey. Under that act, the Survey is to:

1. Acquire, archive, process, and disseminate, in the most cost-effective way possible, all climate and weather information that is or could be of value to policy and decision makers in the state;

2. Act as the representative of the state in all climatological and meteorological matters both within and outside of the state when requested by the legislative or executive branches of the state government;

3. Prepare, publish, and disseminate periodic regular climate summaries for those individuals, agencies, and organizations whose activities are related to the welfare of the state and are affected by climate and weather;

4. Conduct and report on studies of climate and weather phenomena of significant socio-economic importance to the state;

5. Evaluate the significance of natural and man-made, deliberate and inadvertent changes or modifications in important features of the climate and weather affecting the state, and to report this information to those agencies and organizations in the state who are likely to by affected by such changes or modifications; and

6. Maintain and operate the Oklahoma Mesonetwork, a statewide environmental monitoring network which is overseen by the Mesonet Steering Committee, comprised of representatives of the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University according to its Memorandum of Agreement.

Mission of the Oklahoma Mesonet

The mission of the Oklahoma Mesonet is to operate a world-class environmental monitoring network, to deliver high-quality observations and timely value-added products to Oklahoma citizens, to support state decision makers, to enhance public safety and education, and to stimulate advances in resource management, agriculture, industry, and research.

Vision

Pioneering state-of-the-science collection, dissemination, and application of surface weather observations to provide extraordinary dividends for Oklahomans and to be a prototype for future monitoring networks and applications.

Core Values

Service: We dedicate ourselves to meeting the needs of our customers and colleagues
with commitment, understanding, and integrity.

Excellence: We are committed to delivering the highest quality data, products, and services to make a positive impact on society.

Teamwork: We value a cooperative spirit, open communication, and active collaborations
as reflected in the founding partnership between the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University.

Innovation: We cultivate an atmosphere of creativity, visionary ideas, and cutting-edge solutions that maintain the Oklahoma Mesonet as a recognized leader.