WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced that it expects to award up to 18 grants for research and development of commercializable technologies that solve problems related to climate, weather, oceans, and coasts. The agency description of the grant states: "The U.S. Department of Commerce/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program awards early-stage funding to U.S. sm more ST