The TSB provides support for the Tropical Prediction Center's computer and communications systems. It also develops new techniques for tropical cyclone and tropical weather analysis and prediction. The TSB's responsibilities include Overseeing satellite and other data processing and display capabilities Providing support for the SLOSH model to calculate storm surge Supporting several of the hurricane track and intensity forecast models Maintaining tropical cyclone databases Monitoring the performance of global and regional models in the tropics Developing other new tropical cyclone data sources, analysis, and forecasting techniques Managing the TPC/NHC Website