Tag: Societal Impacts
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Hyperlocal wind forecasts are on the horizon
Wind is the driving force behind many damaging weather phenomena. It can fan the flames of wildfires, topple trees onto powerlines, and cause dangerous conditions for aircraft during takeoffs and landings. NSF NCAR researchers are working on a major new project to predict these small-scale wind events that have major impacts on society.
- Weather
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New aviation weather system improves US air travel efficiency and safety
Covering the contiguous United States, the new Domestic Aviation Forecast System (DAFS) generates more detailed forecasts of evolving icing and turbulence risks, giving pilots real-time intelligence about changing weather conditions along their flight path. NSF NCAR researchers led the scientific development of the icing and turbulence capabilities for this system.
- Weather
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Wildfires that burn buildings create significantly more air pollution
WUI fires are becoming increasingly more common in the U.S. and have destroyed more than 100,000 homes since 2005. Because these events are intensely concentrated both in time and space, they can produce exceptionally high local pollution, which has important implications for the air quality and public health of nearby urban areas.
- Air Quality
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NSF NCAR technologies keep travelers on the move
NSF NCAR is continuing to improve targeted forecasts of weather impacts on roads and runways
- Weather
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Let it snow . . . indoors
Researchers at the U.S. National Science Foundation National Center for Atmospheric Research (NSF NCAR) have developed an innovative tool for reliable, year-round testing to evaluate the performance of aircraft deicing fluids in snow conditions.
- Weather