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Getting Science On a Sphere®

Science On a Sphere® is a patented turnkey system created by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The process for acquiring SOS is straightforward and begins with emailing sos.contact@noaa.gov for distributor contact information. From first contact with NOAA to final installation, the process typically takes several months.

This page provides information for Science On a Sphere installation planning. If you are interested in getting SOS Explorer® (SOSx), please visit our SOS Explorer® pages where you’ll find information about SOSx and SOSx Mobile, downloading SOSx Mobile, and getting SOSx.

Timeline

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  1. Email sos.contact@noaa.gov for general information and distributor contact details
  2. Read First Steps and Technical Specifications
  3. Contact SOS distributors for installation and pricing information
  4. Prepare exhibit space for SOS installation
  5. Order all the equipment for SOS
  6. Install SOS with distributor