The latest in our AtmosNews in-depth series about the impact of NCAR and UCAR science on everyday life is now online.  Learn about:

• initial plans for a COSMIC-2 mission, with perspective from UCP's COSMIC office
• a new version of the NCAR-designed GPS dropsonde, which will descend from a remotely piloted NASA aircraft to gather vital data from Atlantic hurricanes this year
• and more

You'll also find several articles from the AtmosNews print magazine (spring/summer 2012), which was distributed to staff last week.  Find out:

• why citing data can be a challenge, and the best practices put forth by participants at a recent NCAR-hosted workshop
• what our scientists are learning about the role of the Bering Strait in past, present, and future climate
• how Unidata is making the National Weather Service's upgraded graphics software available to campuses
• what Houston's mayor has to say about wild weather, climate change, and sustainability