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WEBMaking waves in hurricane prediction. More accurately predicting periods of increased hurricane activity weeks in advance may become possible due to new research published this month. Research from NSF NCAR shows that twice as many hurricanes form two days after the passing of large-scale atmospheric waves called Kelvin waves than in the days ...
National Center for Atmospheric Research - Wikipedia
WEBThe US National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR / ˈɛnkɑːr /) [3] is a US federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) managed by the nonprofit University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) and funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). [4]
NSF renews agreement with UCAR to continue managing NCAR
WEBSep 15, 2023 · The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has renewed its agreement with the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) to continue managing the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) for another five years.
Scientists demonstrate that cloud seeding can generate snowfall
WEBFeb 24, 2020 · The new research addresses decades of speculation about the effectiveness of artificial methods to increase precipitation, demonstrating unambiguously that cloud seeding can boost snowfall across a wide area if …
Weather - National Center for Atmospheric Research
WEBBetter weather forecasts save lives and protect livelihoods. From earlier severe storm warnings to more detailed seasonal precipitation forecasts, improved weather prediction capabilities are critically important for public safety, economic growth, and national security.
Climate - National Center for Atmospheric Research
WEBWe are experts in how the climate system works. For decades, we've diligently studied the complex connections that determine whether a region is prone to monsoons or droughts, summertime thunderstorms or giant winter blizzards, vicious heatwaves or …
New study ties solar variability to the onset of decadal La Nina …
WEBApril 5, 2021. Source: National Center for Atmospheric Research/University Corporation for Atmospheric Research. Summary: A new study shows a correlation between the end of solar cycles...
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WEB1 day ago · Each individual storm page features the latest plots of model guidance and intensity forecast aids for that storm, as well as other diagnostic and observational information.
Raindrops grow with turbulence in clouds | NCAR & UCAR News
WEBJul 25, 2024 · Now a research team led by scientists at the U.S. National Science Foundation National Center for Atmospheric Research (NSF NCAR) has found that the turbulent movements of air in clouds play a key role …