What We Do

No matter the meteorological challenge, the goal is the same: to provide information and tools to end users and the broader public to improve safety and health, while saving time and money. From airline pilots, to truck drivers, to energy managers, to healthcare managers, to troops protecting the nation from chemical releases, experts in NCAR’s Research Applications Laboratory are committed to supporting all sectors in meeting meteorological challenges with creative, practical solutions. Here, scientists and engineers innovate solutions that directly serve society.