National Center for Atmospheric Research
(NCAR)
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SYNOPSIS
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The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), which is funded by NSF, is a focal point for research in the field of atmospheric sciences. NCAR is located in Boulder, Colorado, and has about 750 scientists and support personnel.
NCAR is managed under a cooperative agreement between the Foundation and the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR), a nonprofit consortium of 68 North American universities with graduate programs in atmospheric sciences.
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THIS PROGRAM IS PART OF
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UCAR and Lower Atmospheric Facilities Section
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