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What We Do

Aviation Applications
Weather Technologies for the Global Aviation System
Climate Science Applications
Improving Societal Welfare in the Context of Changing Weather and Climate
Geographic Information Systems
Advancing Actionable Earth System Science with GIS
Hydrometeorology Applications
Providing relevant information to water resource decision makers
Joint Numerical Testbed
Assessing Numerical Forecast Techniques for Operations and Research
National Security Applications
Multi-scale Hazard Modeling for Improved Public Safety
Regional Integrated Science
Producing Actionable Climate Science for Impacts and Adaptation to Climate Change
Weather Systems and Assessment
Advanced Weather Decision Support Systems Serving Diverse Economic Sectors

RAL's Mission

To conduct fundamental and use-inspired research that contributes to the understanding of the Earth system and its interaction with society; extend the capabilities of the scientific community; and transfer knowledge and technology for the betterment of society.

I have a very strong feeling that science exists to serve human betterment and improve human welfare.      
- Walter Orr Roberts, First NCAR Director

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303.497.8422
303.497.8401(fax)

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PO Box 3000
Boulder, CO 80307-3000

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