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First up: Accelerated scientific discovery
First in the queue for the NCAR-Wyoming Yellowstone system is a set of 11 computing-intensive projects tackling major problems in Earth and atmospheric science.
- Climate,
- Air Quality,
- Supercomputing,
- Weather
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Understanding the weather: An investment that pays off
The United States faces more varied weather risks than most nations on Earth, but we also have uniquely strong capabilities to confront these risks, thanks to decades of research conducted by government agencies, universities, and the private weather industry.
- Weather
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Hurricane storm surge: in a category of its own
Researchers at NCAR are working with forecasters and emergency managers to unravel the communication challenges around hurricanes like Isaac, which had relatively weak winds but a strong storm surge.
- Weather
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Clouds and asphalt
Accounting for clouds in weather forecasting could greatly improve road safety.
- Weather
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Ice vs. storm: 2012’s Great Arctic Cyclone
Researchers ponder the implications of a massive summer storm in the Arctic Ocean that swept across a weakened ice pack.
- Climate,
- Weather