Tag: Observing
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Aircraft reveal a surprisingly strong Southern Ocean carbon sink
The Southern Ocean is indeed a significant carbon sink — absorbing a large amount of the excess carbon dioxide emitted into the atmosphere by human activities — according to a new study led by NCAR.
- Climate
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Warming temperatures increasingly alter structure of atmosphere
Warming temperatures near Earth's surface are playing an increasing role in pushing up the height of the tropopause.
- Climate
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New study ties solar variability to the onset of decadal La Nina events
A new study shows a correlation between the end of solar cycles and a switch from El Nino to La Nina conditions in the Pacific Ocean, suggesting that solar variability can drive seasonal weather variability on Earth.
- Sun + Space Weather
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NSF approves funding for next stage of NCAR’s new solar observatory
NCAR has received funding approval to survey prospective locations for the Coronal Solar Magnetism Observatory (COSMO). This new observatory offers the potential to transform our fundamental understanding of magnetic fields in the Sun’s atmosphere and how they drive the formation of solar eruptions and other space weather that can affect technologies on Earth.
- Sun + Space Weather
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Flying through wildfire smoke plumes could improve smoke forecasts
Smoke forecasts may incorrectly predict the amount of particles in staler air.
- Air Quality