Documentation

Pre-Proposal submitted to NSF 01/11/08

Prepared in response to NSF solicitation for mid size infrastructure (MSI) development.

Pre-Proposal

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CAPRIS Round Table Presentations

Presentations from the CAPRIS Round Table, Monday, 30 October at FL-1, Atrium

CAPRIS Introduction

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Cloud Dynamical and Microphysical Problems that Could be Addressed by an Integrated Remote Sensing System

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CAPRIS Radar Technology

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CAPRIS Development White Paper

Published June 12, 2007. This White Paper includes:

• Project Summary
• Overview and relation to NSF and NCAR goals
• Potential Scientific Advancements in the areas of:
  • weather,
  • dynamic and chemical transport,
  • aerosol, cloud radiation and climate,
  • flux and transport of ozone and water vapor in the boundary layer
• Overview of Proposed Instruments
• Ground-based CAPRIS Development
• Technical Challenges and Collaborations
• Development Costs and Schedule
• Operation, Maintenence and Deployment, and
• Project Management

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CAPRIS Presentation to NSF

Presented on June 30, 2006, this presentation outlines:

• Background
• Motivation
• Potential Scientific Advancements
• Instruments and Science
• Design Considerations
• CAPRIS Configurations
• Estimated Development Cost
• Estimated Deployment and O&M Cost

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