colloquium

130th Colloquium of Center for Computational Sciences

130th Colloquium

Title: Introduction to NCAR and the Research Applications Laboratory

Speaker: Dr.Fei Chen 
Research Applications Laboratory (RAL)
National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), Boulder, CO, USA

Date: November 20, 2019 (Wed)

Time: 15:00-17:00

Venue: Center for Computational Sciences, Meeting Room B

Language: English

Abstract:
 The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) was established by the National Science Foundation in 1960 with the vision being a world-class research center leading, promoting and facilitating innovation in the atmospheric and related Earth and Sun systems sciences. This presentation will briefly introduce NCAR and its seven laboratories, and then focus on the Research Applications Laboratory (RAL). RAL’s main mission is to conduct fundamental and use-inspired research that contributes to the understanding of the Earth system, extend the capabilities of the scientific community, and transfer knowledge and technology for the betterment of society. We will introduce RAL research and development efforts, and technology highlight.

Coordinator :Hiroyuki Kusaka