Access to NSF & NCAR observing facilities

For experiments

Request Observing Facilities and Services
NCAR Earth Observing Laboratory
NSF’s Lower Atmospheric Observing Facilities (LAOF) are available on a competitive basis to qualified researchers from universities, NCAR, and other government agencies. Facilities managed by NCAR's Earth Observing Laboratory include research aircraft, radars, and mobile and in situ measurement systems. EOL also provides field project management support for the research community.

For education and outreach

EOL Education and Outreach
NCAR Earth Observing Laboratory
EOL professonals provide demonstrations of weather balloon sounding systems and other observing facilities during field campaigns, both on site and as part of classroom visits. Elementary through university educators are invited to inquire about these hands-on learning experiences. Some NSF funds are available for short-term deployments for instruction at universities.