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The Beginnings of NCAR

Explore the events that led to the development of the National Center for Atmospheric Research.

Click on the items in the bar on the left to travel through time and understand the historic events that led to the formation on the National Center for Atmospheric Research.

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Architecture of the Mesa Laboratory

NCAR Science Divisions

“ I have the privilege of serving on the staff of the National Center for Atmospheric Research, and the constant interaction with other NCAR scientists and with visitors has been the most important influence on my scientific understanding and appreciation of the complex system that is our atmosphere.”

- John Firor, NCAR Director Emeritus
(The Changing Atmosphere, page xi)

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