National Center Of Atmospheric Research
National Center Of Atmospheric Research
The National Center of Atmospheric Research is a great stop to make on your next tour of Denver and one that is definitely off the beaten path. You may not think it sounds like a very good time or might be a little dry, wrong on both counts. There are a myriad of cool exhibits to check out and a lot of new information to learn. Both young and old will get something out of this venue.
The National Center for Atmospheric Research has many exhibitions on display for your enjoyment. The CISL which stands for CISL Computational and Information Systems Laboratory is always seeking new ways to use their computer equipment to dictate new ways of interpreting the atmosphere through mathematical equations. The IMAGe Institute for Mathematical Applications in the Geosciences follows the same theory in hopes of making it easier to predict weather and other atmospheric events through the application of mathematical formulas.
EOL Earth Observing Laboratory (formerly ATD) develops programs for facilities worldwide to monitor atmospheric changes that directly affect weather. They are currently monitoring the current trends in hurricane rainbands because so many high powered hurricanes have struck the coastal USA in 2005.
The ESSL, Earth and Sun Systems Laboratory studies a variety of things such as the bottom of the oceans, the highest points of Earth's atmosphere and beyond into the solar system, from global warming of the planet to the inner structure of the sun, from the path of hurricanes to the CO2 and nitrogen balance in the atmosphere and how it affects us all.
There is a library available for viewing and friendly staff on hand to answer any questions you might have. Enjoy your visit to the National Center of Atmospheric Research.
