Boulder’s National Center for Atmospheric Research turns 50

January 28, 2010 · Posted in Environment · Comments Off 

 


The National Center of Atmospheric Research in the early morning | flickr user Laertes

In the 1950′s, meteorologists across the nation lacked the efficient tools,  technologies, and computers they needed to perfect their art. They were in great need of a well-equipped science center where scientists specializing in all disciplines of meteorology could collaborate to create more accurate and sophisticated forecasts and  models.

In response to this need, the National Science Foundation backed the formation of the National Center for Atmospheric Research  in 1960, and Boulder was chosen as its home. Read more