1. Satellite imagery of Southern Oregon and Northern California forests.

    Satellite observations provide insight into post-wildfire forest recovery

    Using satellite observations to evaluate forest recovery following a wildfire could be an innovative, cost-efficient way to assess the effectiveness of land management practices, according to research published earlier this year. 

    • Data

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  2. NSF NCAR C-130 flying low over the New York City area starting today

    From July 16 through August 31, a C-130 research aircraft will periodically fly over the tri-state area to collect data about air quality.

    • Air Quality

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  3. Map of worldwide flight tracks

    Steering clear of turbulence

    A prototype turbulence detection system is designed to guide aircraft worldwide from areas of rough air.

    • Weather

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  4. Jothiram Vivekanandan named honorary fellow of the Indian Meteorological Society

    An expert in polarimetric, dual-wavelength, and phased array radar technologies, Vivekanandan has collaborated extensively with Indian scientists to advance understanding of monsoon precipitation.

    • Organization,
    • Weather

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  5. Aerial view of NSF NCAR Mesa Lab

    Boulder’s winds aren’t what they used to be

    Peak wind gusts in Boulder and across the Front Range have weakened in recent decades, causing less damage.

    • Weather

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