Commerce Research and Development (R & D) Web Sites

Operating Unit

Application Name

URL

NOAA/OAR

Aeronomy Laboratory (AL)

As of October 1, 2005, the Aeronomy Laboratory has merged into the Earth System Research Laboratory (ESRL) as part of the Chemical Sciences Division (CSD).

Conducts scientific research on the processes that govern the chemical reactions of the Earth’s atmosphere.

http://www.al.noaa.gov

NOAA/OAR

Air Resources Laboratory (ARL)

As of October 1, 2005, the Surface Radiation Research Branch, formerly of the Air Resources Laboratory, has merged into the Earth System Research Laboratory (ESRL) as part of the Global Monitoring Division.

Carries out research on processes that affect the quality of the atmosphere - primarily related to transport, transformation and removal of trace substances.

http://www.arl.noaa.gov

NOAA/OAR

Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML)

Conducts a basic and applied research program in oceanography, tropical meteorology, atmospheric and oceanic chemistry, and acoustics.

http://www.aoml.noaa.gov

NOAA/OAR

El Nino Theme Web Site

Provides the public with access to information about El Nino.

http://www.pmel.noaa.gov/tao/elnino/nino-home.html

NOAA/OAR

Forecast Systems Laboratory (FSL)

As of October 1, 2005, the Forecast Systems Laboratory has become the Global Systems Division (GSD) of the Earth System Research Laboratory (ESRL).

Conducts research and development to develop systems that will provide global environmental information and forecasting products ranging from short-term weather predictions to longer-term climate forecasts.

http://www.fsl.noaa.gov

NOAA/OAR

Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL)

Conducts research on the physical processes that govern the behavior of the atmosphere and the oceans as complex fluid systems.

http://www.gfdl.gov

NOAA/OAR

National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL)

Conducts research to improve accurate and timely forecasts and warnings of hazardous weather events, such as blizzards, ice storms, flash floods, tornadoes, and lightning.

http://www.nssl.noaa.gov

NOAA/OAR

Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL)

Carries out interdisciplinary scientific investigations in oceanography and atmospheric science and offers access to its ocean data.

http://www.pmel.noaa.gov

NOAA/OAR

Tropical Atmosphere Ocean Project (TAO)

Provides real-time data from moored ocean buoys for improved detection, understanding, and prediction of El Nino and La Nina.

http://www.pmel.noaa.gov/tao

NOAA/OAR

Climate Diagnostics Center (CDC)

Identifies the nature and causes of climate variations on time scales ranging from a month to centuries.

http://www.cdc.noaa.gov

NOAA/OAR

Climate Information Project (CIP)

Promotes the use, distribution, and production of climate information.

http://www.ogp.noaa.gov/mpe/csi/cip

NOAA/OAR

Climate Monitoring and Diagnostics Laboratory (CMDL)

As of October 1, 2005, the Climate Monitoring and Diagnostics Laboratory has merged into the Earth System Research Laboratory (ESRL) as part of its Global Monitoring Division (GMD).

Conducts research on atmospheric gases, aerosol particles, and solar radiation to identify their impact on climate forcing changes, ozone depletion, and baseline air quality.

http://www.cmdl.noaa.gov

NOAA/OAR

Earth System Research Laboratory

Collaborate with colleagues around the world to create advanced remote sensors to meet environmental challenges.

http://www.esrl.noaa.gov/psd/index.html

Multi-agency

NOAA/OAR

NOAA/NESDIS

NOAA/NOS

Coral Reef Conservation Program

The CRCP is a partnership between the NOAA Line Offices working on coral reef issues, including the National Ocean Service (NOS), the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) and the National Environmental Satellites, Data and Information Service (NESDIS). Links to NOAA offices that are part of the CRCP can be found in the CoRIS library.

http://www.coralreef.noaa.gov

NOAA/OAR

Ocean Explorer

Provides a comprehensive overview of NOAA's 200-year history of ocean exploration.

Office of Ocean Exploration

Describes the activities and functions of NOAA's Office of Ocean Exploration and hosts its programs and Initiatives.

National Undersea Research Program (NURP)

Provides undersea scientists with the tools and expertise they need to work in the undersea environment.

Vents

Conducts research on the impacts and consequences of submarine volcanoes and hydrothermal venting on the global ocean

http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov

http://explore.noaa.gov

http://www.oar.noaa.gov/oceans/ocean_nurp.html

http://www.pmel.noaa.gov/vents

NOAA/OAR

Sea Grant Nonindigenous Species Site (SGNIS)

Provides a comprehensive collection of research publications and education materials produced by Sea Grant programs and research institutions across the country on zebra mussels and other aquatic nuisance species.

http://www.sgnis.org

NOAA/NESDIS

Center for Satellite Applications and Research

Applies satellite observation of the land, atmosphere, ocean, and climate to operational requirements, and offers state-of-the-art data, products and services to decision-makers.

http://www.star.nesdis.noaa.gov

NOAA/NESDIS

Geomagnetism

The National Geophysical Data Center maintains archives of geomagnetic data to further the understanding of Earth magnetism and the Sun-Earth environment. Data at NGDC include surface, ocean, airborne and satellite measurements, as well as models of the main geomagnetic field and the Space - Earth environment

http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/seg/geomag/

NOAA

U.S. Government Science Portal

http://www.science.gov

NTIA

Institute for Telecommunication Sciences

http://www.its.bldrdoc.gov

NIST

Building and Fire Research Laboratory

http://www.bfrl.nist.gov/

NIST

Chemical Science and technology Laboratory

http://www.cstl.nist.gov/

NIST

Electronics and Electrical Engineering Laboratory

http://www.eeel.nist.gov/

NIST

Information Technology Laboratory

http://www.itl.nist.gov/

NIST

Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory

http://www.mel.nist.gov/

NIST

Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory

http://www.msel.nist.gov/

NIST

Nanoscale Science and Technology Laboratory

http://www.cnst.nist.gov/

NIST

Center for Neutron Research

http://www.ncnr.nist.gov/

NIST

Physics Laboratory

http://www.physics.nist.gov/

NIST

Technology Services

Provides measurements, standards, and information services for industry and science.

http://ts.nist.gov/

NIST

U.S. Government Science Portal

http://www.science.gov

NIST

National Association for the Advancement of Science

http://eurekalert.org