Tag: News Release
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‘Terminators’ on the Sun trigger plasma tsunamis and the start of new solar cycles
In a pair of new papers, scientists paint a picture of how solar cycles suddenly die, potentially causing tsunamis of plasma to race through the Sun’s interior and trigger the birth of the next sunspot cycle only a few short weeks later.
- Sun + Space Weather
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Scientists to chase South American total eclipse with research aircraft
Scientists at NCAR and CfA follow South American eclipse in NSF/NCAR research aircraft.
- Sun + Space Weather
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COSMIC-2 atmospheric observing system slated to blast off next week
A constellation of small satellites launched on June 24 will lead to better hurricane forecasts and provide critical information about upper atmospheric disturbances that can affect global communications systems and electrical grids.
- Data,
- Weather
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UCAR statement on opening the 24 GHz spectrum
Opening high-frequency radio spectrum to telecommunications providers may significantly interfere with weather forecasts needed to protect life and property and support essential military operations.
- Data,
- Government Relations,
- Organization,
- Weather
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Interdisciplinary program to examine potential coastal impacts of climate change, natural hazards
NCAR is launching a significant new program this summer, naming nine early career faculty members from U.S. universities to conduct interdisciplinary research into the impacts of climate change and natural hazards on U.S. coasts.
- Education + Outreach