The AWIPS in the Cloud team is charged with improving forecaster portability by making the NWS Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System (AWIPS) accessible remotely. "AWIPS in the cloud" refers to a shift towards cloud-based deployment models for AWIPS. Instead of hosting AWIPS infrastructure locally, it is hosted and managed in cloud computing environments, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

• Cloud Hosting: The AWIPS software and associated infrastructure are hosted in cloud computing environments. This can offer benefits such as scalability, flexibility, and potentially lower costs compared to on-premises deployments.
   
• Accessibility: Cloud-based AWIPS systems can be accessed remotely from any location with an internet connection. This enables meteorologists to access AWIPS tools and data from various devices and locations, improving collaboration and operational efficiency.
   
• Data Integration: Cloud-based AWIPS systems can integrate with other cloud-based services and data sources, facilitating data sharing, analysis, and collaboration with other meteorological agencies, research institutions, and private sector partners.
   
• Scalability and Performance: Cloud infrastructure can dynamically scale resources to meet changing demands, ensuring consistent performance during peak usage periods or during significant weather events.