Photo © 1997 Robert Henson, illustration by Scott Lininger

The Eleven-Year Switch

New instruments are watching for an upcoming peak in solar activity.

Particles of Doubt

NCAR researchers grapple with the impact of sulfates on global climate.

A World of Cycles

For one memorable winter, El Niño made the perfect scapegoat.

A More Perfect Science

A national laboratory touches lives in the smallest of towns.

The Art of Counting Raindrops

How do scientists determine how much rain might fall today?

A Turbulent Situation

The stealthiest of weather hazards, turbulence slowly yields to research.

Wired for Weather

With satellites and the Internet, field work takes on a new character.

Who We Are
UCAR at a Glance

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About this publication

UCAR vice president for corporate affairs: Jack Fellows
Executive editor: Lucy Warner
Managing editor and writer: Bob Henson
Copy editor: Zhenya Gallon
Additional writing and editing: Carol Rasmussen
Photo research and production: Nita Razo
Design and illustration: Visual Science Inc.
Printing: L&M Printing, Inc.

Unless otherwise indicated, all photos are by NCAR Imaging and Design Center and all artwork is by Elizabeth Graves, Julianne Snider, and Scott Lininger.

Opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of any of UCAR's sponsors. UCAR is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. For further information, contact the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, P.O. Box 3000, Boulder, Colorado 80307-3000 (303-497-1000).