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We're committed to advancing our understanding of Earth system science, from the ocean to the exosphere, for the betterment of our planet. 🌎 Operated by UCAR and #NSFfunded.

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NSF NCAR & UCAR @ncar-ucar.bsky.social · Feb 4

We're working to chart a path forward for a resilient society. 🌎 At NSF NCAR, we are committed to advancing our understanding of Earth system science, from the ocean to the exosphere, for the betterment of our planet.

Get to know us: www.youtube.com/watch?v=swGs...

NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research: Science for a resilient, sustainable society

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NSF NCAR & UCAR @ncar-ucar.bsky.social · 3h

Congrats to our 6 researchers that were awarded fellowships & other honors by the American Geophysical Union & American Meteorological Society! The awardees have shared high quality contributions to the field.
https://news.ucar.edu/133041/nsf-ncar-researchers-win-prestigious-ams-agu-honors

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NSF NCAR & UCAR @ncar-ucar.bsky.social · 1d

As wildfires intensify, we are helping communities stay prepared. With AI, satellites & seasonal forecasting, our researchers are enhancing wildfire risk predictions & arming emergency responders with valuable info to support their decisions. https://researchworks.ucar.edu/wildfires/

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David John Gagne II @djgagnedos.bsky.social · 1d

It's great to see the big crowd here in Boulder for the UCAR Members Meeting. I will be at the CISL booth during the reception this evening, so please come say hi and learn more about all the AI work we're doing at NSF NCAR.

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NSF NCAR & UCAR @ncar-ucar.bsky.social · 2d

ENCORE!📣 NSF NCAR scientist Kelly Barsanti will be giving an encore presentation of her Explorer Series lecture on air quality. Join us on Thurs., Oct. 9 at the Longmont Museum from 7-9PM; hope to see you there!

https://longmontcolorado.gov/event/ncar-explorer-series-a-history-of-urban-air-quality/

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American Meteorological Society @ametsoc.org · 6d

A study led by scientists at @miamirosenstiel.bsky.social and NCAR @ncar-ucar.bsky.social reveals how a major global climate pattern influences the African weather systems that help seed Atlantic hurricanes.

Learn more about their findings on African easterly waves (AEWs): bit.ly/42sju6o

Decades of data show African weather disturbances intensify during La Niña

African easterly waves, which directly impact communities in Africa, the Caribbean, and the Americas, are shown to intensify during La Niña, advancing our understanding of how these weather systems in...

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NSF NCAR & UCAR @ncar-ucar.bsky.social · 6d

The 2025 Super Science Saturday is going to be… well, SUPER! 🦸‍♂️ Hosted by UCAR SciEd, our heroic staff are assembling on Sat, Nov. 1 from 10AM-4PM for a super-powered day of science and fun for the whole family at the Mesa Lab! https://scied.ucar.edu/visit/ncar/super-science-saturday

Graphic includes text "Heroes Assemble" in an exclamation bubble, the text "Super Science Saturday" with an orange background. One photo on the top includes scientists at an activity table talking to children, and the bottom photo shows a scientist helping a group of children to deploy a weather balloon.

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NSF NCAR & UCAR @ncar-ucar.bsky.social · 8d

Extreme weather can delay travel and pose serious safety risks, but our research supports safe travel in the sky and on the road. We’re providing pilots with tools to steer clear of storms and developing systems to keep vehicles safe in winter weather. https://researchworks.ucar.edu/travel/

A woman sits in the cockpit of an airplane. She is the pilot. Text next to her reads: Research bolsters travel safety.

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NSF NCAR & UCAR @ncar-ucar.bsky.social · 9d

Learn more: news.ucar.edu/133040/scien...

Scientists eye hurricanes, rainfall in global high-def | NCAR & UCAR News

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NSF NCAR & UCAR @ncar-ucar.bsky.social · 9d

MPAS' fine mesh simulates the atmosphere in great detail (around 2.3 miles!), providing a hi-res look at atmospheric conditions/weather systems that influence storms hundreds or even thousands of miles away. The image on the left is a lo-res forecast versus the hi-res forecast on the right.

On the left, lo-res image of MPAS model; on the right, hi-res image of MPAS.

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NSF NCAR & UCAR @ncar-ucar.bsky.social · 9d

NSF NCAR scientists are working on an experimental hurricane forecast using advanced computing w/ Model for Prediction Across Scales (MPAS) run on the Derecho supercomputer. So far, this new system predicted Typhoon Ragasa, the strongest weather system this year, many days ahead in high definition.

Hi res image of Typhoon Ragasa using the experimental model.

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NSF NCAR Computational & Information Systems Laboratory @ncar-cisl.bsky.social · 15d

👏 @ncar-ucar.bsky.social has 2 nominations in the HPCwire Reader's Choice Awards! Go and vote for us! Polling closes on 10/03/25 www.hpcwire.com/2025-hpcwire...
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2. Best Use of HPC in Physical Sciences🌽 🌧️
8. Best Use of High Performance Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence 🖥️

2025 HPCwire Readers’ Choice Awards – Voting is Open! - HPCwire

Welcome to the 2025 HPCwire Readers’ Choice Awards Voting! HPCwire Readers’ Choice Award winners are determined by our HPC reader community. These awards recognize the most outstanding individuals, or...

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NSF NCAR & UCAR @ncar-ucar.bsky.social · 15d

When tornadoes, hail & extreme winds threaten communities, earlier warnings mean everything. Our researchers are advancing severe storm forecasting and studies to safeguard communities and assist government agencies, forecasters, and private companies. https://bit.ly/4n0TKGB

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NSF NCAR & UCAR @ncar-ucar.bsky.social · 20d

To be considered, applications must include a nomination from an NSF NCAR scientist or engineer as host, along with the student’s application and a collaboratively developed work plan.

Learn more: edec.ucar.edu/advanced-stu...

Graduate Visitor Program | Education, Engagement & Early-Career DevelopmentGraduate Visitor Program | Education, Engagement & Early-Career Development

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NSF NCAR & UCAR @ncar-ucar.bsky.social · 20d

The Advanced Study Program’s Graduate Visitor Program Fellowship is accepting applications! This fellowship allows graduate students to work on their thesis, dissertation, or final project equivalent, with guidance from NSF NCAR scientists and engineers.

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UCAR COMET @comet-meted.bsky.social · 20d

Machine Learning training is in serious demand in the Earth System Science community. But what is needed? Help UCAR Community Programs (UCP) at @ncar-ucar.bsky.social figure that out by taking our survey.

✅ Take the survey here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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NSF NCAR & UCAR @ncar-ucar.bsky.social · 21d

With Rice University, a new project called the SCI-SWIM will help our Community Earth System Model trace where water comes from by focusing on stable water isotopes that give clues to the origins of water, from ice sheets to the ocean and everything in between.
news.ucar.edu/133039/new-m...

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NSF NCAR Computational & Information Systems Laboratory @ncar-cisl.bsky.social · 22d

A major milestone for @ncar-ucar.bsky.social : The Geoscience Data Exchange (GDEX) @ncar-gdex.bsky.social transition is complete 🎉This strategic initiative unifies 3 data repositories into a single, modernized, analysis-ready research data commons. www.cisl.ucar.edu/news/geoscie...

The Geoscience Data Exchange: Unifying Earth System Science Data at NSF NCAR | Computational and Information Systems LabThe Geoscience Data Exchange: Unifying Earth System Science Data at NSF NCAR | C...

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NSF NCAR & UCAR @ncar-ucar.bsky.social · 22d

Electricity powers modern life. Powerful storms on the Sun and on Earth can pose risks to power grids and tech we rely on. We're helping power grids stay strong by forecasting severe weather & solar storms while guiding smarter infrastructure design. 💡
https://bit.ly/4nAtTFn

A man in a hard hat is working on an electrical line. Text next to him reads: Research protects the grid.

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NSF NCAR & UCAR @ncar-ucar.bsky.social · 23d

We’re looking forward to the next steps on this exciting new observatory! Read on to learn more about COSMO: news.ucar.edu/133034/shedd...

Shedding light on the source of solar storms | NCAR & UCAR News

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NSF NCAR & UCAR @ncar-ucar.bsky.social · 23d

🔭The development team has completed the Final Design Review for COSMO’s Large Coronagraph, a solar telescope helping scientists to study the magnetic processes before a geomagnetic storm.
📍The team has narrowed down the sites for this new observatory & deployed instruments to continue assess them.

A suite of instruments overlook a mountainous area.

A suite of instruments overlook a shrubby area in the morning sunrise.

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NSF NCAR & UCAR @ncar-ucar.bsky.social · 23d

We’ve got out-of-this-world updates to share about our observatory in the works! 💫 The Coronal Solar Magnetism Observatory (COSMO) is being developed to help scientists better predict solar storms and when they may affect us on Earth. 🧵

A photo from the COSMO site inspections featuring tools to help scientists determine the best spot for the coronagraph. This one features a suite of instruments.

A photo from the COSMO site inspections featuring tools to help scientists determine the best spot for the coronagraph. This one features a instruments overlooking a mountainous area.

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UCAR Center for Science Education @ucarscied.bsky.social · 27d

Keep a vigilant eye on our website for updates: scied.ucar.edu/visit/ncar/s...

Super Science Saturday | Center for Science EducationSuper Science Saturday | Center for Science Education

Super Science Saturday is a public science celebration that draws thousands of excited and curious people of all ages to the NSF NCAR Mesa Lab to explore science!

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UCAR Center for Science Education @ucarscied.bsky.social · 27d

HEROES ASSEMBLE! 🦸

Calling all nerds to attend this year's Super Science Saturday on Saturday, November 1st at the @ncar-ucar.bsky.social Mesa Lab. Become a hero for science and use your knowledge superpowers to explore our natural world at this year's event. No cape required and the event is free.

A digital graphic in a comic book style with the event information. The photo on the graphic shows a group of kids around a scientist who has just released a weather balloon with a radiosonde into the air.

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NSF NCAR & UCAR @ncar-ucar.bsky.social · 29d

NSF NCAR & UCAR provide tools & global weather insights to help the military operate w/ greater safety, precision & foresight. From hi-res forecasts to machine learning systems detecting airborne threats, publicly-funded research strengthens nat'l security:https://bit.ly/4pdl2ek

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NSF NCAR & UCAR @ncar-ucar.bsky.social · Sep 8

As extreme weather events, poor air quality & solar storms increasingly threaten our nation, NSF NCAR’s research is more important now than ever. In our new Strategic Plan, we are charting a path forward to ensure our research advances a more resilient and safe future.

ncar.ucar.edu/who-we-are/s...

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