### Question
How is the term foundational forecast defined?


### Answer
The term **foundational forecast** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 8521* as the following:

> basic weather observation and forecast data, largely in raw form, before further processing is applied

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 8521*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 111-WEATHER RESEARCH AND FORECASTING INNOVATION > SUBCHAPTER I-UNITED STATES WEATHER RESEARCH AND FORECASTING IMPROVEMENT**

