The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) is a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) managed by the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) and primarily supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF). NCAR's mission includes research and education in atmospheric and related sciences, including space weather. They provide facilities and support to the scientific community and partner with organizations like NASA on projects related to atmospheric chemistry, climate impact, and space-atmosphere interaction. Key areas of focus include understanding the Sun's impact on Earth's atmosphere and providing space weather warnings.
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Scott McIntosh served as Deputy Director of the National Center for Atmospheric Research since 2019.
The National Center for Atmospheric Research will provide Earth system modeling and data knowledge for the NOAA platform project.
The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research and National Center for Atmospheric Research together employ about 1,300 people, with the vast majority working from home due to the pandemic.