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Tracking typhoons across the Pacific

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

September 24, 2008 | 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>

Solar scientists blaze new trails at Hinode workshop

Partial eclipse of the moon

October 14, 2008 | More than 200 solar scientists met at NCAR during the week of September 29 to discuss how recent observations and leading-edge computer models are producing breakthroughs in understanding the Sun. more>

NCAR scientist is namesake of new British lab

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September 24, 2008 | 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

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September 24, 2008 | 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

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September 24, 2008 | 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>