News - NCAS

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September 15, 2026

Job Opportunity: Head of Observations

We are looking for a Head of Observations to lead and shape the future of NCAS’s atmospheric measurement and observational science capability.

#Atmospheric Measurement and Observation Facility #Governance #Work With Us

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July 16, 2026

Job Opportunity: Atmospheric Remote Sensing Scientist – now closed

We are looking for an Atmospheric Remote Sensing Scientist to provide research leadership for a Cloud and Boundary Layer Observatory.

#Atmospheric Measurement and Observation Facility #Climate and Global Change #Large Weather Systems

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February 11, 2026

In conversation with 10 women in atmospheric science

We’re celebrating the diverse career paths across NCAS, with a focus on 10 women in atmospheric science.

#Atmospheric Measurement and Observation Facility #Centre for Environmental Data Analysis #Climate and Global Change

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January 16, 2026

Hover to measure: Meet the drones of atmospheric science

We spoke to research scientists at the National Centre for Atmospheric Science about the use of drones - also known as UAVs - in atmospheric science.

#Air Pollutants #Air Pollution #Atmospheric Measurement and Observation Facility

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September 1, 2025

Solar energy to power long-term climate measurements in East Anglia

A solar energy system has been installed to power climate measurements at the Weybourne Atmospheric Observatory in Norfolk.

#Atmospheric Measurement and Observation Facility #Climate and Global Change #Environmental Sustainability

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August 20, 2025

Tropical storm: NCAS solidarity with Cabo Verde and our atmospheric observatory colleagues

Our thoughts are with the people of Cabo Verde following the devastating impact of a tropical storm.

#Air Pollution #Atmospheric Measurement and Observation Facility #Climate and Global Change

July 15, 2025

Event: Radar Community Workshop in October

The National Centre for Atmospheric Science invites current and potential users of radar data from across the UK to join us

#Atmospheric Measurement and Observation Facility #Weather Science

June 11, 2025

NCAS supports major alpine weather research campaign this summer

NCAS is part of an international weather research campaign to understand how air moves through mountainous terrain and how weather systems in these comp...

#Atmospheric Measurement and Observation Facility #FAAM Airborne Laboratory #Large Weather Systems

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June 4, 2025

Black carbon in Central London: Focus shifts to construction after reductions in vehicle emissions

Construction is now emerging as a dominant source of black carbon emissions in central London.

#Air Pollutants #Air Pollution #Atmospheric Measurement and Observation Facility

April 16, 2025

See inside the clouds: Meet our atmospheric radars

Atmospheric radars are used to measure cloud properties, precipitation, and winds. Find out more about this vital tool of atmospheric science.

#Atmospheric Measurement and Observation Facility

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March 5, 2025

Why do mountains matter for weather forecasts?

Scientists are embarking on a groundbreaking observational campaign to investigate atmospheric processes over mountainous terrains, to improve the accur...

#Atmospheric Measurement and Observation Facility #FAAM Airborne Laboratory

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December 18, 2024

From AI to Ice Sheets: How we advanced atmospheric science in 2024

We’re looking back on our top science stories from this year, highlighting the contributions we have made towards atmospheric science.

#Air Pollution #Atmospheric Measurement and Observation Facility #FAAM Airborne Laboratory