NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research

The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) advances understanding of Earth's atmosphere, climate, and related systems. Managed by UCAR and sponsored by the NSF, NCAR conducts research across eight specialized laboratories and programs, covering topics ranging from the Sun's influence on Earth's atmosphere to climate modeling. NCAR utilizes facilities like the Mesa Laboratory in Boulder, Colorado, and the NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center, home to the "Derecho" supercomputer. The center combines observational capabilities, supercomputing resources, and community weather and climate models.