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'''Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) User Facility''' is a scientific user facility managed by the [[U.S. Department of Energy]]'s [[Office of Science]] under the [[Office of Biological and Environmental Research]]. ARM provides a network of observational sites around the world to study atmospheric processes, focusing on clouds, aerosols, and their interactions with radiation. {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.arm.gov}} ==Mission== The mission of the ARM User Facility is to provide the climate research community with comprehensive atmospheric measurements from strategically located observatories. These measurements aim to enhance the understanding of climate processes, particularly how clouds and aerosols influence atmospheric radiation and climate change predictions.<ref>Unknown (Accessed February 4, 2025). [https://www.arm.gov "ARM User Facility"]. U.S. DOE Office of Science.</ref> ==Parent organization== ARM is part of the [https://science.osti.gov/ber Office of Biological and Environmental Research] within the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science.<ref>Unknown (July 14, 2008). [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Office_of_Science "Office of Science - Wikipedia"]. Wikipedia.</ref> ==Legislation== ARM operates under the mandate of the Department of Energy for scientific research, without specific founding legislation noted. ==Partners== * National laboratories for collaborative research and data analysis * Universities for atmospheric science research * International partners for global climate studies ==Number of employees== The exact number of employees for ARM isn't publicly specified, but it involves a team of scientists, engineers, and administrative staff. ==Organization structure== ARM's structure includes: * Fixed Observatories for long-term data collection in different climate regimes. * Mobile Facilities for flexible deployment to study specific atmospheric conditions. * Aerial Facility for airborne data collection. ===Leader=== ARM is managed by a Director.<ref>Unknown (Accessed February 4, 2025). [https://www.arm.gov "ARM User Facility"]. U.S. DOE Office of Science.</ref> ===Divisions=== While ARM doesn't have formal divisions, its operations include: * [[Southern Great Plains Observatory]] * [[North Slope of Alaska Observatory]] * [[Eastern North Atlantic Observatory]] * Mobile Facilities (AMF1, AMF2, AMF3) * [[Aerial Facility]] ==List of programs== * ARM Fixed Observatories * ARM Mobile Facilities (AMF) Deployments * ARM Aerial Facility Campaigns ==Last total enacted budget== Specific budget details for ARM are not detailed publicly, but it's part of the funding for the Office of Biological and Environmental Research. ==Staff== Staff numbers for ARM are not publicly detailed, but include scientists, facility managers, and support staff across DOE facilities. ==Funding== ARM is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, with allocations for operating observatories, conducting field campaigns, and maintaining data systems. ==Services provided== ARM provides access to atmospheric data, supports field campaigns, and offers tools for data analysis. It collects data on cloud properties, aerosol effects, precipitation, and atmospheric radiation to improve climate models and predictions.<ref>Unknown (Accessed February 4, 2025). [https://www.arm.gov "ARM User Facility"]. U.S. DOE Office of Science.</ref> ==Regulations overseen== ARM does not oversee regulations but supports research that informs climate policy through improved understanding of atmospheric processes. ==Headquarters address== 1000 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20585, USA ==History== The ARM User Facility was established to address uncertainties in climate models related to clouds and aerosols. Since its inception, ARM has grown from one fixed site in Oklahoma to a global network of observatories, playing a critical role in climate science by providing long-term, high-quality atmospheric data. ==External links== * [https://www.arm.gov Official Website] * [[wikipedia:Atmospheric_Radiation_Measurement]] * [https://www.arm.gov/about ARM About Page] * [https://www.arm.gov/research ARM Research Page] ==References== <references />
