ARM’s research sites represent different climatic regimes from the plains of Oklahoma to the Atlantic Ocean and Alaskan tundra. These atmospheric observatories, known as the Southern Great Plains (SGP), North Slope of Alaska (NSA), and Eastern North Atlantic (ENA), address a range of climatic conditions:
- variable mid-latitude climate conditions
- land-sea-ice Arctic climate
- marine stratocumulus low cloud and drizzle.
In addition, the Facility operates three ARM mobile facilities, known as the first, second, and third AMF, which were designed to operate in any environment for campaigns lasting at least six months. The ARM Aerial Facility (AAF) is operated to augment ground-based and remote-sensing instruments by providing in situ measurements of the atmosphere.
“Virtual” site access involves connecting a computer, instrument, or other device to an ARM site network. The advantage to remote access is the ability to obtain near-real-time data without being physically located at the site. In addition, users can also virtually tour the sites to learn more about instruments and capabilities.
To visit a site, whether in person or via a network, you must fill out and submit a request form in the Site and Computer Access Request System.