October 30, 2024
Summer of science: Monitoring Greenland’s melting ice sheet
A team of researchers headed to an unlikely destination this summer: the Greenland Ice Sheet.
Our ambition
We seek to understand our atmosphere, how it is changing, and how it impacts life on earth.
We address global challenges, through our science and our services, helping society adapt to environmental change.
Latest news
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October 28, 2024
NCAS joins UK research sector initiative for environmentally sustainable innovation
The National Centre for Atmospheric Science has joined a shared commitment to a greener future.
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October 24, 2024
Uncrewed aerial systems and their role in low carbon cutting edge environmental science
NERC commissioned UK environmental science centres to review the role of Uncrewed Aerial Systems in support of low-carbon environmental science research.
Our training programme
We are committed to providing the best training in atmospheric science in the UK. Our training programme is research-led and delivered by experts, allowing you to master the fundamentals and refine practical skills and techniques.
Latest jobs
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October 18, 2024
Job Opportunity: Research Scientist (TipESM and OptimESM Projects)
We are seeking to appoint a Research Scientist to join our team at the University of Reading.
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October 15, 2024
Job Opportunity: Instrument Development and Integration Engineer
We are seeking to appoint an Instrument Development and Integration Engineer to join our team at the University of Leeds.
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October 4, 2024
Job Opportunity: Instrument Integration and Development Engineer
We are seeking to appoint an Instrument Integration and Development Engineer to join our team at the University of Leeds.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We promote equality, celebrate diversity and maintain a working environment where staff feel they can bring their whole self to the workplace and to their work.
Latest events
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October 28, 2024
Your chance to develop the Atmospheric Measurement and Observation Facility
Users of the facility are encouraged to join the AMOF team online on Monday 11 November, 1 – 4pm, to help shape the next 7 years of the facility.
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October 28, 2024
Celebrate 30 years of the Centre for Environmental Data Analysis
Join the Centre for Environmental Data Analysis to plan to next 30 years of world-class data curation
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September 3, 2024
Workshops to shape the future of sustainable research computing
Join us in shaping the future of sustainable research computing by participating in one of our community workshops.
Our five-year strategy
Our strategy sets out our commitment to help solve the challenges of climate change, air pollution and weather hazards. Discover how our goals will help society rise to the challenges ahead.
Our science
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Air Pollution
Human exposure to air pollution is a significant global environmental burden. By improving society’s knowledge of air pollution, we contribute towards improving air quality and reducing its impacts on people and economic development.
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Climate and High Impact Weather
Weather such as storms, heatwaves and cold spells can impact water resources, infrastructure, agriculture and public health. To mitigate these risks, we contribute towards improved early warnings, risk assessments and further knowledge on climate change.
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Long Term Global Change
Human activities are now the major driver of changes in the atmosphere and its interactions with the earth’s climate. To inform adaptation and mitigation policies, we provide robust scientific evidence on how our atmosphere is changing.
Our services
FAAM Airborne Laboratory
Our FAAM Airborne Laboratory operates a specially adapted world-class research aircraft.
Atmospheric Measurement and Observation Facility
The Atmospheric Measurement and Observation Facility (AMOF) is a UK research facility that enables advanced measurements of the atmosphere.
Centre for Environmental Data Analysis
The Centre for Environmental Data Analysis (CEDA) provides data storage and analysis capabilities for the environmental research community.
Computational Modelling Services
The Computational Modelling Services (CMS) supports computer simulations for climate, weather and earth-system research.