TPARC

 

Tracking typhoons across the Pacific

A far-flung study examines Pacific cyclones and their U.S. impacts

While many Americans gazed anxiously toward the Atlantic Ocean in recent weeks, watching hurricanes stream our way, ­several dozen staff from EOL and ESSL/MMM kept their eyes on the Pacific. Stationed from Guam to Boulder, they’re part of a vast project called T-PARC (THORPEX Pacific Asian Regional Campaign). Organized by the World Weather Research Program of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), T-PARC involves university, federal, and military participants from more than 10 countries. more>

NCAR scientist is namesake of new British lab

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In August, the UK’s University of Manchester opened a brand new facility named after ESSL/MMM scientist John Latham. Latham Laboratories, located in the Simon Engineering Building at the university’s Centre for Atmospheric Sciences, pay tribute to John’s contributions to atmospheric sciences, particularly in the field of cloud microphysics. more>

COMET's international reach

Modules, courses help train scientists around the world

Foreign visitors are hardly a rarity at NCAR and UOP, but it’s not every day that a meeting draws 27 participants from 24 countries. COMET’s international hydrometeorological analysis and forecasting course, held June 9–27, brought scientists from every region covered by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) to Boulder to learn more about the weather and hydrology behind floods and other water-related hazards. more>

NCAR's new deputy director: Maura Hagan

In early August, ASP director Maura Hagan was named deputy director of NCAR. She replaces Larry Winter, who held the position for five years before moving to IMAGe to pursue research in hydrology and applied mathematics. more>

 

Secret Site

Think you recognize this place? Hint: it’s somewhere at Foothills Lab. Find the answer here at our new feature, Secret Site.

 

 

Take a Look: Slow Poker relay

Bad weather torpedoed the annual Up-the-Hill Race on September 12, but the “Slow Poker” component of the relay race proceeded indoors. more>