Cooperative Institute for Mesoscale Meteorological Studies

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Cooperative Institute for Mesoscale Meteorological Studies
Type:	Educational Institution
Parent organization:	University of Oklahoma
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Address:	National Weather Center, 120 David L. Boren Blvd., Suite 2100, Norman, OK 73072, USA
Website:	https://cimms.ou.edu
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Wikipedia:	Cooperative Institute for Mesoscale Meteorological Studies

Cooperative Institute for Mesoscale Meteorological Studies
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Mission
Cooperative Institute for Mesoscale Meteorological Studies (CIMMS) promotes collaborative research between NOAA and OU scientists to enhance understanding of mesoscale weather phenomena, aiming to improve forecasts and warnings that save lives and property. Its mission includes advancing research in weather radar and regional climate dynamics.

Services
Research; Weather Forecasting; Radar Analysis; Education

Regulations

Cooperative Institute for Mesoscale Meteorological Studies (CIMMS) is a research organization formed through a partnership between the University of Oklahoma (OU) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). CIMMS focuses on mesoscale meteorology, which includes the study of weather systems at scales smaller than synoptic but larger than microscale, such as thunderstorms, squall lines, and mesoscale convective systems.

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Mission

CIMMS's mission is to advance the science of mesoscale meteorology by conducting research that leads to better weather forecasting, more accurate radar analysis, and an improved understanding of regional climate impacts. It aims to transfer this knowledge into operational use to enhance safety and economic benefits for society.

Parent organization

CIMMS is part of the University of Oklahoma and collaborates extensively with the NOAA's National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL), among other NOAA entities.

Legislation

CIMMS was established through a cooperative agreement with NOAA, rather than through specific legislation.

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Number of employees

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Organization structure

CIMMS's structure supports its focus on mesoscale meteorology:

Research Groups centered around topics like radar meteorology, severe storms, and atmospheric dynamics.
Operational Transition Teams to move research into practical applications.
Education and Outreach to train students and share knowledge with the community.

List of programs

Mesoscale Dynamics and Predictability Research
Radar Meteorology and Remote Sensing
Severe Storms and Tornado Research
Climate Monitoring and Analysis
Educational Workshops and Training Programs

Last total enacted budget

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Leader

The leadership for CIMMS is not specified in the search results.

Services provided

CIMMS conducts research to understand and predict mesoscale weather events, develops technologies for weather radar, advances numerical weather prediction models, and provides educational resources. They work to integrate their research findings into NOAA's operational systems for improved weather services.

Regulations overseen

CIMMS does not oversee regulations but supports NOAA's operational meteorology through research.

Headquarters address

National Weather Center, 120 David L. Boren Blvd., Suite 2100, Norman, OK 73072, USA

Website

https://cimms.ou.edu

Wikipedia article

wikipedia:Cooperative Institute for Mesoscale Meteorological Studies