Friday 16 January 2009
Ozone and mortality
Ground-level ozone, an air pollutant that is monitored by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), damages human health by irritating the respiratory system, reducing lung function, damaging lung cells, and aggravating asthma and other chronic conditions. In March 2008, the EPA strengthened ozone standards by lowering acceptable limits from 84 parts per billion to 75 parts per billion.
Earth System Modeling Framework (ESMF): Events at Fall AGU
The Earth System Modeling Framework (ESMF), a community infrastructure project based in CISL, will be hosting several events at the Fall AGU Meeting in San Francisco, CA. On the morning of December 16, an AGU poster session entitled "The Science of Coupling with the ESMF" will be held at the Moscone Center South.
Supercomputing 08: NCAR to showcase high-end technologies that enable scientific discovery
A series of presentations by National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) scientists will describe current research results on topics such as global climate change, forecasting hurricane intensity and position, and astrophysical turbulence. The central theme will be how large-scale simulation efforts and emerging technologies and new tools are improving our ability to understand our planet. All presenters will be available for questions and answers.
Building resolving large-eddy simulations and comparison with wind tunnel experiments
- WEATHER
- CLIMATE
- CHEMISTRY
- SOLAR
- EARTH SYSTEM
The Weather Research & Forecasting Model (WRF)
The Community Climate System Model (CCSM)
The Whole Atmosphere Community Climate Model (WACCM)
Sun & Space Weather Modeling
Toward an Earth System Model
NCAR News
- Press Release: Climate Change Threat: Developing Countries Lack Means to Acquire More Efficient Technologies [read more]
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Scientists try to mitigate climate change effects (Poznan, Poland)
Associated Press (09 December 2008)
Scientists studying the changing nature of the global climate say they have completed one crucial task — proving beyond a doubt that global warming is real. Now they have to figure out what to do about it. "The skeptics are doing a good job because they are making us present ironclad proof," said Lawrence E. Buja, a climate change researcher for the U.S. National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado. But since that battle is over, he said scientists need to move on and look at the detailed impact of climate change. [read more]
- Weather Services in the NextGen Era
Aviation International News (January 1, 2009) - Countries in tug-of-war over Arctic resources
CNN.com (January 2, 2009) - Scientists try to mitigate climate change effects
Associated Press (December 9, 2008) - Studying storms will be a reality in India
Business Standard (December 1, 2008) - Forecasters take aim at meningitis outbreaks
Denver Post (November 19, 2008)
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Education & Outreach
You can explore the atmosphere, too. From the learning games on Kid's Crossing, to Windows to the Universe, there are many ways to learn about our atmosphere, and the scientists who study it.
There are opportunities for undergraduates with internship programs such as SOARS; and Post graduate students should explore the opportunities to work with NCAR, via the Advanced Study Program.
NCAR is committed to developing and enhancing public interest in and understanding of science. Educators can take an online course, view teaching resources by grade-level in the Educator's Bridge, or get up-to-speed on Weather & Climate Basics.