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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. | '''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. | ARM provides a network of observational sites around the world to study atmospheric processes, focusing on clouds, aerosols, and their interactions with radiation. | ||
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While ARM doesn't have formal divisions, its operations include: | While ARM doesn't have formal divisions, its operations include: | ||
* Southern Great Plains Observatory | * [[Southern Great Plains Observatory]] | ||
* North Slope of Alaska Observatory | * [[North Slope of Alaska Observatory]] | ||
* Eastern North Atlantic Observatory | * [[Eastern North Atlantic Observatory]] | ||
* Mobile Facilities (AMF1, AMF2, AMF3) | * Mobile Facilities (AMF1, AMF2, AMF3) | ||
* Aerial Facility | * [[Aerial Facility]] | ||
==List of programs== | ==List of programs== | ||
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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.
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.[1]
Parent organization
ARM is part of the Office of Biological and Environmental Research within the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science.[2]
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.[3]
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.[4]
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
References
- ↑ Unknown (Accessed February 4, 2025). "ARM User Facility". U.S. DOE Office of Science.
- ↑ Unknown (July 14, 2008). "Office of Science - Wikipedia". Wikipedia.
- ↑ Unknown (Accessed February 4, 2025). "ARM User Facility". U.S. DOE Office of Science.
- ↑ Unknown (Accessed February 4, 2025). "ARM User Facility". U.S. DOE Office of Science.