Director's Message
Discoveries - Predictive flux-transport dynamo developments - HAO
Improve understanding of the atmosphere, the Earth systems, and the Sun
Strategic Priority: Exploring atmospheric, Earth system, and solar processes, variability, and change #1 - Simulation of natural Earth system variability A. Paleoclimate B. Chemistry and dynamics of the middle and upper atmosphere C. Hurricanes D. Climate Variability and Predicatibility World climate Research Program (CLIVAR) E. Model for Ozone And Related chemical Tracers (MOZART): Global chemistry-transport modeling F. Weather Research and Forecast model coupled with Chemistry (WRF-Chem) G. Globalization of air quality and intercontinental transport H. Intense photochemistry in the Antarctic troposphere I. Stratospheric ozone recovery [Whole-Atmosphere Community Climate Model (WACCM)] group J. Long-term climate change in the thermosphere K. Analysis of lower thermospheric dynamics L. WACCM predictability study M. Timed Doppler Interferometer (TIDI): Overview and recent results N. Geoeffectiveness of Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) and Corotating Interaction Regions (CIRs) in the solar wind O. WACCM #2 - Research on magnetic-flux eruptions from the Sun A. Predictive flux-transport dynamo developments B. Space weather [NAR Highlight w/Detail] C. Coronal magnetometry (CoMP), and Coronal Solar Magnetism Observatory (COSMO) D. Simulations of magnetic flux emergence/CME initiation E. Mauna Loa Solar Observatory (MLSO) studies of CMEs F. Center for Integrated Space Weather Modeling/Coupled Magnetospher Ionosphere Thermospere (CISM/CMIT) model improvements/community status G. Non-kinematic flux transport dynamos H. Simulations of buoyant flux ropes in the convection zone I. Scattering polarization of spectral lines J. Current sheet formation in ideal Magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) #3 - Understanding the effects of gravity waves A. High Resolution Dynamics Limb Sounder (HIRDLS) recovery and application B. Upper Troposphere and Lower Stratosphere (UTLS) initiative C. Gravity waves D. UTLS dynamics, trends, and composition Strategic Priority: Investigating the interaction of the atmosphere, the broader Earth system, and human society #4 - The role of aerosols in climate and weather A. Exploring the role of aerosols #5 - Ecosystem-biogeochemistry-climate A. Regional carbon cycle [LAR Highlight] B. Numerical simulation of turbulence C. Fine mesh land model D. Global biogeochemical cycles E. Bioemissions and photochemical processing F. Emission inventories and application G. Integrated Land Ecosystem-Atmosphere Processes Study (iLEAPS) contributions H. Ecosystem - biogeochemistry - climate interactions I. Structure and evolution of clear and cloudy atmospheric boundary layers J. Land-atmosphere coupling K. Atmosphere/ocean interactions #6 - Climate change, climate variability, and extreme weather A. Landfall of hurricanes B. Convection organization: Observational analysis and resolved simulations C. Super parameterization D. NASA African Monsoon Multidiciplinary Analysis (NAMMA) #7 - Interactions of the water cycle with climate and weather A. Global and regional water cycle B. Impact of Amazonian landcover change on isoprene emissions C. Biosphere-Atmosphere Exchange of Aerosols with Cloud, Carbon, and Hydrologic cycles including Organics and Nitrogen (BEACHON) program objectives and plans #8 - The impacts of climate and weather on society and ecosystems A. The impacts of climate and weather on society and ecosystems: Polar climate B. The impacts of climate and weather on society and ecosystems: Water cycle C. Climate Change: Vertical temperature structure and extremes D. Role of the oceans in climate #9 - Megacities and the effects of urbanization A. Megacities Impacts on regional And global Environments/Megacity Initiative: Local and global Research Observatories (MIRAGE/MILAGRO) [NAR Highlight w/Detail] B. Texas air quality study Strategic Priority: Improving prediction of weather, climate, and other atmospheric phenomena #10 - Improving climate models A. Community Climate System Model (CCSM) and Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) B. Chemistry-climate coupling: Past and future C. Climate change and regional air quality implications #11 - Exploring new approaches to prediction across scales A. The Observing-System research and predictability Experiment (THORPEX) #12 - Global and local weather prediction A. Weather Research and Forecasting/Advanced Research WRF (WRF/ARW) [NAR Highlight w/Detail] B. Data assimilation / ensembles C. U.S. Weather Research Program/Short Term Explicity Prediction Program (USWRP/STEP) D. Model physics Strategic Priority: Developing community models #13 - Community models A. CCSM and IPCC [NAR Highlight w/Detail] B. WRF #14 - Research models A. WACCM B. Analysis, Integration and Modeling of the Earth System (AIMES) C. MOZART D. Community Atmosphere Model combined with the MOZART chemical Mechanism (CAM CHEM) E. Tropospheric Ultraviolet and Visible (TUV) - Radiation Model F. Master mechanism #15 - Toward an Earth system model A. Nested regional climate modeling [Highlight w/Detail] B. Intraseasonal/tropical climate variability C. Climate and tropical cyclones Provide world-class ground, airborne, and space-borne observational facilities and services
Strategic Priority: Exploring atmospheric, Earth system, and solar processes, variability, and change
#1 - Simulation of natural Earth system variability A. Paleoclimate B. Chemistry and dynamics of the middle and upper atmosphere C. Hurricanes D. Climate Variability and Predicatibility World climate Research Program (CLIVAR) E. Model for Ozone And Related chemical Tracers (MOZART): Global chemistry-transport modeling F. Weather Research and Forecast model coupled with Chemistry (WRF-Chem) G. Globalization of air quality and intercontinental transport H. Intense photochemistry in the Antarctic troposphere I. Stratospheric ozone recovery [Whole-Atmosphere Community Climate Model (WACCM)] group J. Long-term climate change in the thermosphere K. Analysis of lower thermospheric dynamics L. WACCM predictability study M. Timed Doppler Interferometer (TIDI): Overview and recent results N. Geoeffectiveness of Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) and Corotating Interaction Regions (CIRs) in the solar wind O. WACCM #2 - Research on magnetic-flux eruptions from the Sun A. Predictive flux-transport dynamo developments B. Space weather [NAR Highlight w/Detail] C. Coronal magnetometry (CoMP), and Coronal Solar Magnetism Observatory (COSMO) D. Simulations of magnetic flux emergence/CME initiation E. Mauna Loa Solar Observatory (MLSO) studies of CMEs F. Center for Integrated Space Weather Modeling/Coupled Magnetospher Ionosphere Thermospere (CISM/CMIT) model improvements/community status G. Non-kinematic flux transport dynamos H. Simulations of buoyant flux ropes in the convection zone I. Scattering polarization of spectral lines J. Current sheet formation in ideal Magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) #3 - Understanding the effects of gravity waves A. High Resolution Dynamics Limb Sounder (HIRDLS) recovery and application B. Upper Troposphere and Lower Stratosphere (UTLS) initiative C. Gravity waves D. UTLS dynamics, trends, and composition Strategic Priority: Investigating the interaction of the atmosphere, the broader Earth system, and human society #4 - The role of aerosols in climate and weather A. Exploring the role of aerosols #5 - Ecosystem-biogeochemistry-climate A. Regional carbon cycle [LAR Highlight] B. Numerical simulation of turbulence C. Fine mesh land model D. Global biogeochemical cycles E. Bioemissions and photochemical processing F. Emission inventories and application G. Integrated Land Ecosystem-Atmosphere Processes Study (iLEAPS) contributions H. Ecosystem - biogeochemistry - climate interactions I. Structure and evolution of clear and cloudy atmospheric boundary layers J. Land-atmosphere coupling K. Atmosphere/ocean interactions #6 - Climate change, climate variability, and extreme weather A. Landfall of hurricanes B. Convection organization: Observational analysis and resolved simulations C. Super parameterization D. NASA African Monsoon Multidiciplinary Analysis (NAMMA) #7 - Interactions of the water cycle with climate and weather A. Global and regional water cycle B. Impact of Amazonian landcover change on isoprene emissions C. Biosphere-Atmosphere Exchange of Aerosols with Cloud, Carbon, and Hydrologic cycles including Organics and Nitrogen (BEACHON) program objectives and plans #8 - The impacts of climate and weather on society and ecosystems A. The impacts of climate and weather on society and ecosystems: Polar climate B. The impacts of climate and weather on society and ecosystems: Water cycle C. Climate Change: Vertical temperature structure and extremes D. Role of the oceans in climate #9 - Megacities and the effects of urbanization A. Megacities Impacts on regional And global Environments/Megacity Initiative: Local and global Research Observatories (MIRAGE/MILAGRO) [NAR Highlight w/Detail] B. Texas air quality study Strategic Priority: Improving prediction of weather, climate, and other atmospheric phenomena #10 - Improving climate models A. Community Climate System Model (CCSM) and Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) B. Chemistry-climate coupling: Past and future C. Climate change and regional air quality implications #11 - Exploring new approaches to prediction across scales A. The Observing-System research and predictability Experiment (THORPEX) #12 - Global and local weather prediction A. Weather Research and Forecasting/Advanced Research WRF (WRF/ARW) [NAR Highlight w/Detail] B. Data assimilation / ensembles C. U.S. Weather Research Program/Short Term Explicity Prediction Program (USWRP/STEP) D. Model physics Strategic Priority: Developing community models #13 - Community models A. CCSM and IPCC [NAR Highlight w/Detail] B. WRF #14 - Research models A. WACCM B. Analysis, Integration and Modeling of the Earth System (AIMES) C. MOZART D. Community Atmosphere Model combined with the MOZART chemical Mechanism (CAM CHEM) E. Tropospheric Ultraviolet and Visible (TUV) - Radiation Model F. Master mechanism #15 - Toward an Earth system model A. Nested regional climate modeling [Highlight w/Detail] B. Intraseasonal/tropical climate variability C. Climate and tropical cyclones
#1 - Simulation of natural Earth system variability A. Paleoclimate B. Chemistry and dynamics of the middle and upper atmosphere C. Hurricanes D. Climate Variability and Predicatibility World climate Research Program (CLIVAR) E. Model for Ozone And Related chemical Tracers (MOZART): Global chemistry-transport modeling F. Weather Research and Forecast model coupled with Chemistry (WRF-Chem) G. Globalization of air quality and intercontinental transport H. Intense photochemistry in the Antarctic troposphere I. Stratospheric ozone recovery [Whole-Atmosphere Community Climate Model (WACCM)] group J. Long-term climate change in the thermosphere K. Analysis of lower thermospheric dynamics L. WACCM predictability study M. Timed Doppler Interferometer (TIDI): Overview and recent results N. Geoeffectiveness of Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) and Corotating Interaction Regions (CIRs) in the solar wind O. WACCM #2 - Research on magnetic-flux eruptions from the Sun A. Predictive flux-transport dynamo developments B. Space weather [NAR Highlight w/Detail] C. Coronal magnetometry (CoMP), and Coronal Solar Magnetism Observatory (COSMO) D. Simulations of magnetic flux emergence/CME initiation E. Mauna Loa Solar Observatory (MLSO) studies of CMEs F. Center for Integrated Space Weather Modeling/Coupled Magnetospher Ionosphere Thermospere (CISM/CMIT) model improvements/community status G. Non-kinematic flux transport dynamos H. Simulations of buoyant flux ropes in the convection zone I. Scattering polarization of spectral lines J. Current sheet formation in ideal Magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) #3 - Understanding the effects of gravity waves A. High Resolution Dynamics Limb Sounder (HIRDLS) recovery and application B. Upper Troposphere and Lower Stratosphere (UTLS) initiative C. Gravity waves D. UTLS dynamics, trends, and composition
#1 - Simulation of natural Earth system variability
A. Paleoclimate B. Chemistry and dynamics of the middle and upper atmosphere C. Hurricanes D. Climate Variability and Predicatibility World climate Research Program (CLIVAR) E. Model for Ozone And Related chemical Tracers (MOZART): Global chemistry-transport modeling F. Weather Research and Forecast model coupled with Chemistry (WRF-Chem) G. Globalization of air quality and intercontinental transport H. Intense photochemistry in the Antarctic troposphere I. Stratospheric ozone recovery [Whole-Atmosphere Community Climate Model (WACCM)] group J. Long-term climate change in the thermosphere K. Analysis of lower thermospheric dynamics L. WACCM predictability study M. Timed Doppler Interferometer (TIDI): Overview and recent results N. Geoeffectiveness of Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) and Corotating Interaction Regions (CIRs) in the solar wind O. WACCM
#2 - Research on magnetic-flux eruptions from the Sun
A. Predictive flux-transport dynamo developments B. Space weather [NAR Highlight w/Detail] C. Coronal magnetometry (CoMP), and Coronal Solar Magnetism Observatory (COSMO) D. Simulations of magnetic flux emergence/CME initiation E. Mauna Loa Solar Observatory (MLSO) studies of CMEs F. Center for Integrated Space Weather Modeling/Coupled Magnetospher Ionosphere Thermospere (CISM/CMIT) model improvements/community status G. Non-kinematic flux transport dynamos H. Simulations of buoyant flux ropes in the convection zone I. Scattering polarization of spectral lines J. Current sheet formation in ideal Magnetohydrodynamic (MHD)
#3 - Understanding the effects of gravity waves
A. High Resolution Dynamics Limb Sounder (HIRDLS) recovery and application B. Upper Troposphere and Lower Stratosphere (UTLS) initiative C. Gravity waves D. UTLS dynamics, trends, and composition
Strategic Priority: Investigating the interaction of the atmosphere, the broader Earth system, and human society
#4 - The role of aerosols in climate and weather A. Exploring the role of aerosols #5 - Ecosystem-biogeochemistry-climate A. Regional carbon cycle [LAR Highlight] B. Numerical simulation of turbulence C. Fine mesh land model D. Global biogeochemical cycles E. Bioemissions and photochemical processing F. Emission inventories and application G. Integrated Land Ecosystem-Atmosphere Processes Study (iLEAPS) contributions H. Ecosystem - biogeochemistry - climate interactions I. Structure and evolution of clear and cloudy atmospheric boundary layers J. Land-atmosphere coupling K. Atmosphere/ocean interactions #6 - Climate change, climate variability, and extreme weather A. Landfall of hurricanes B. Convection organization: Observational analysis and resolved simulations C. Super parameterization D. NASA African Monsoon Multidiciplinary Analysis (NAMMA) #7 - Interactions of the water cycle with climate and weather A. Global and regional water cycle B. Impact of Amazonian landcover change on isoprene emissions C. Biosphere-Atmosphere Exchange of Aerosols with Cloud, Carbon, and Hydrologic cycles including Organics and Nitrogen (BEACHON) program objectives and plans #8 - The impacts of climate and weather on society and ecosystems A. The impacts of climate and weather on society and ecosystems: Polar climate B. The impacts of climate and weather on society and ecosystems: Water cycle C. Climate Change: Vertical temperature structure and extremes D. Role of the oceans in climate #9 - Megacities and the effects of urbanization A. Megacities Impacts on regional And global Environments/Megacity Initiative: Local and global Research Observatories (MIRAGE/MILAGRO) [NAR Highlight w/Detail] B. Texas air quality study
#4 - The role of aerosols in climate and weather
A. Exploring the role of aerosols
#5 - Ecosystem-biogeochemistry-climate
A. Regional carbon cycle [LAR Highlight] B. Numerical simulation of turbulence C. Fine mesh land model D. Global biogeochemical cycles E. Bioemissions and photochemical processing F. Emission inventories and application G. Integrated Land Ecosystem-Atmosphere Processes Study (iLEAPS) contributions H. Ecosystem - biogeochemistry - climate interactions I. Structure and evolution of clear and cloudy atmospheric boundary layers J. Land-atmosphere coupling K. Atmosphere/ocean interactions
#6 - Climate change, climate variability, and extreme weather
A. Landfall of hurricanes B. Convection organization: Observational analysis and resolved simulations C. Super parameterization D. NASA African Monsoon Multidiciplinary Analysis (NAMMA)
#7 - Interactions of the water cycle with climate and weather
A. Global and regional water cycle B. Impact of Amazonian landcover change on isoprene emissions C. Biosphere-Atmosphere Exchange of Aerosols with Cloud, Carbon, and Hydrologic cycles including Organics and Nitrogen (BEACHON) program objectives and plans
#8 - The impacts of climate and weather on society and ecosystems
A. The impacts of climate and weather on society and ecosystems: Polar climate B. The impacts of climate and weather on society and ecosystems: Water cycle C. Climate Change: Vertical temperature structure and extremes D. Role of the oceans in climate
#9 - Megacities and the effects of urbanization
A. Megacities Impacts on regional And global Environments/Megacity Initiative: Local and global Research Observatories (MIRAGE/MILAGRO) [NAR Highlight w/Detail] B. Texas air quality study
Strategic Priority: Improving prediction of weather, climate, and other atmospheric phenomena
#10 - Improving climate models A. Community Climate System Model (CCSM) and Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) B. Chemistry-climate coupling: Past and future C. Climate change and regional air quality implications #11 - Exploring new approaches to prediction across scales A. The Observing-System research and predictability Experiment (THORPEX) #12 - Global and local weather prediction A. Weather Research and Forecasting/Advanced Research WRF (WRF/ARW) [NAR Highlight w/Detail] B. Data assimilation / ensembles C. U.S. Weather Research Program/Short Term Explicity Prediction Program (USWRP/STEP) D. Model physics
#10 - Improving climate models
A. Community Climate System Model (CCSM) and Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) B. Chemistry-climate coupling: Past and future C. Climate change and regional air quality implications
#11 - Exploring new approaches to prediction across scales
A. The Observing-System research and predictability Experiment (THORPEX)
#12 - Global and local weather prediction
A. Weather Research and Forecasting/Advanced Research WRF (WRF/ARW) [NAR Highlight w/Detail] B. Data assimilation / ensembles C. U.S. Weather Research Program/Short Term Explicity Prediction Program (USWRP/STEP) D. Model physics
Strategic Priority: Developing community models
#13 - Community models A. CCSM and IPCC [NAR Highlight w/Detail] B. WRF #14 - Research models A. WACCM B. Analysis, Integration and Modeling of the Earth System (AIMES) C. MOZART D. Community Atmosphere Model combined with the MOZART chemical Mechanism (CAM CHEM) E. Tropospheric Ultraviolet and Visible (TUV) - Radiation Model F. Master mechanism #15 - Toward an Earth system model A. Nested regional climate modeling [Highlight w/Detail] B. Intraseasonal/tropical climate variability C. Climate and tropical cyclones
#13 - Community models
A. CCSM and IPCC [NAR Highlight w/Detail] B. WRF
#14 - Research models
A. WACCM B. Analysis, Integration and Modeling of the Earth System (AIMES) C. MOZART D. Community Atmosphere Model combined with the MOZART chemical Mechanism (CAM CHEM) E. Tropospheric Ultraviolet and Visible (TUV) - Radiation Model F. Master mechanism
#15 - Toward an Earth system model
A. Nested regional climate modeling [Highlight w/Detail] B. Intraseasonal/tropical climate variability C. Climate and tropical cyclones
Provide world-class ground, airborne, and space-borne observational facilities and services
Strategic Priority: Enabling innovative field experiments and measurement campaigns #16 - Develop and maintain high-quality instruments and field campaign service A. Mauna Loa solar observatory and data B. Community "chemistry" instruments C. Planning of DC3 field program Strategic Priority: Developing new instrumentation #17 - Improve measurements of key atmospheric constituents and parameters A. High-performance Instrumented Airborne Platform for Environmental Reseach (HIAPER) instrumentation B. Atmospheric chemistry instrumentation C. Instrument and experimental meteorology #18 - Develop and operate a one-meter aperture coronagraph A. Coronal Magnetometry: The Coronal Multi-channel Polarimeter (CoMP) #19 - Enhance the use of space-based remote sensing data and develop new space-based instrumentation A. HIRDLS B. Measurements of Pollution in the Troposphere (MOPITT) C. Virtual remote sensing facility ESSL Research Catalog
Strategic Priority: Enabling innovative field experiments and measurement campaigns
#16 - Develop and maintain high-quality instruments and field campaign service A. Mauna Loa solar observatory and data B. Community "chemistry" instruments C. Planning of DC3 field program
#16 - Develop and maintain high-quality instruments and field campaign service
A. Mauna Loa solar observatory and data B. Community "chemistry" instruments C. Planning of DC3 field program
Strategic Priority: Developing new instrumentation
#17 - Improve measurements of key atmospheric constituents and parameters A. High-performance Instrumented Airborne Platform for Environmental Reseach (HIAPER) instrumentation B. Atmospheric chemistry instrumentation C. Instrument and experimental meteorology #18 - Develop and operate a one-meter aperture coronagraph A. Coronal Magnetometry: The Coronal Multi-channel Polarimeter (CoMP) #19 - Enhance the use of space-based remote sensing data and develop new space-based instrumentation A. HIRDLS B. Measurements of Pollution in the Troposphere (MOPITT) C. Virtual remote sensing facility
#17 - Improve measurements of key atmospheric constituents and parameters
A. High-performance Instrumented Airborne Platform for Environmental Reseach (HIAPER) instrumentation B. Atmospheric chemistry instrumentation C. Instrument and experimental meteorology
#18 - Develop and operate a one-meter aperture coronagraph
A. Coronal Magnetometry: The Coronal Multi-channel Polarimeter (CoMP)
#19 - Enhance the use of space-based remote sensing data and develop new space-based instrumentation
A. HIRDLS B. Measurements of Pollution in the Troposphere (MOPITT) C. Virtual remote sensing facility
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