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How to get help visualizing research data
December 30, 2025

Would you like assistance in visualizing data, so that you can better demonstrate the results of your scientific computing?  Researchers can request expert assistance and collaboration from the Visualization Services and Research group (ViSR) at CISL. The ViSR team uses advanced 3D modeling and visualization tools to design infographics, animations, web interactives, and more.  ViSR has produce...

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NSF NCAR research aircraft flights span the globe
December 30, 2025

NSF NCAR flying labs have facilitated groundbreaking science across the world.  Now you can explore the flight paths of NSF NCAR planes during more than 50 campaigns over the past two decades online.  Check it out!

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Join us in Houston: NSF NCAR Town Hall at AMS26
December 22, 2025

Attending the AMS Annual Meeting? Don’t miss the NSF NCAR Town Hall: “Advanced Computing, Data Services, Software, and Educational Resources for Earth System Science” on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 from 12:15 to 1:15 pm CT. Hosted by the Computational and Information Systems Laboratory (CISL), this on-site session is your chance to get a first look at the future of our infrastructure. We will ...

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Read the article: Atmospheric instrument hitches ride on Antarctic flights to study carbon
December 22, 2025

The Southern Ocean Carbon Gas Observatory (SCARGO) project, led by NSF NCAR scientists, is transforming routine New York Air National Guard supply flights into mobile climate labs. They use a compact, wheel-mounted laser instrument on LC-130 aircraft to frequently collect atmospheric data over the remote Southern Ocean, cleverly utilizing existing logistics. Utilizing CISL-supported resources ...

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Research Computing Holiday Support Schedule
December 15, 2025

In 2025, both Christmas and New Year's Day fall midweek, resulting in reduced HPC support during the final two weeks of the year. The Research Computing Help Desk will operate with limited staffing and adjusted hours as follows: Wednesday, December 24th: Closing at 12:00 PM MST Thursday, December 25th: Closed Wednesday, December 31st: Closing at 12:00 PM MST Thursday, January 1st: Closed Supp...

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Mark your calendars for June 2026: Joint MPAS/WRF Users Workshop
December 15, 2025

The NSF NCAR Mesoscale and Microscale Meteorology Laboratory will be presenting the 2026 Joint MPAS/WRF Users Workshop, scheduled for Monday, June 22 to Friday, June 26, 2026. The event will be held at the NSF NCAR's Center Green campus in Boulder, Colorado, with an option for virtual attendance. The event is currently in the planning stages. Please stay tuned! The Call for Abstracts is antic...

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