Message from the Director

EOL strives to be the atmospheric research community's hub for the collection of data and transfer of knowledge pertaining to scientific observations. Our collaborators are universities, the private sector, government agencies and the international science community.

Development

We develop new measurement tools to extend scientific understanding of the atmosphere, always looking towards the future with innovative new observing facilities essential to further scientific achievements and understanding of our Earth Systems.

Deployment

We utilize over 40 years of experience deploying and coordinating large, complex field programs and providing world-class ground and airborne observing facilities. To these field programs we offer complete operational, technical, logistical and data support.

Data Services

We provide robust, accessible Data Services and tools to the research and educational community. We develop and provide software tools for data display. We deliver datasets to users via the world-wide web, and maintain data archives for use by all researchers.

Education and Outreach

Perhaps most importantly, we support a vigorous Education and Outreach Program - including engineering and other internships, mechanisms to support high school students and teachers, undergraduate and graduate students and faculty to nurture the development of the next generation of atmospheric research scientists, engineers, project managers, technicians, and administrators.

Sincerely,
Dr. Roger Wakimoto
Assistant Director of NCAR
for the Earth Observing Laboratory