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The MPI-M is an internationally renowned institute for climate research. Our institute is located in the university district of Hamburg, within walking distance of Hamburgs beautiful city center. The major objective of its 130 scientists, post docs and PhD students is to understand how physical, chemical and biological processes, as well as human behaviour contribute to the dynamics of the Earth system, and specifically how they relate to global and regional climate changes. We develop models and measurement techniques to analyze the natural variability in the atmosphere, the ocean and the biosphere, and to assess how the system is affected by changes in land-use, industrial development, urbanization, and other human-induced perturbations. Advanced numerical Earth system models are used to simulate the behaviour of the atmosphere, the ocean, the cryosphere and the biosphere, and the interaction between these different components of the Earth's system.

The MIT Deep Water Archaeology Research Group, DeepArch, is developing methodology for archaeological investigations in the deepest parts of the world's oceans (to 6,000m deep) using advanced sensors, robotics, and submersibles. DeepArch conducts research that includes archaeologists, historians, engineers, and oceanographers, so that the challenge of working in deep water can be approached from all angles. Leaders in these fields are brought together through lectures, conferences, and expeditions, to investigate the tools and methods needed to study this complex discipline. In addition, DeepArch believes in the education of a new generation of archaeologists and engineers, and we participate in a number of educational opportunities, including public lectures and ROV competitions.

The MIT JOINT PROGRAM ON THE SCIENCE AND POLICY OF GLOBAL CHANGE was founded in 1991 as an interdisciplinary organization that conducts research, independent policy analysis, and public communication on issues of global environmental change. It is not a degree-granting entity. The Program's work is focused on the integration of natural and social science aspects of the climate issue, to produce analyses relevant to ongoing national and international discussions. Cooperative efforts engage the Program with leading research institutions and non-profit organizations worldwide. Financial support is provided by an international group of sponsors from government organizations, foundations, and industry.

NASA EOS Aqua Project. Aqua scientists and engineers describe Aqua's mission and answer questions about climate science in this interactive multimedia website that is complete with animations, sounds, and video.

Research Disciplines: Archeology Atmospheric Electricity & Lightning Atmospheric Modeling Information Management Infrared Remote SensingLand Processes Microwave Remote Sensing Surface Hydrology & Remote SensingSpaceflight & Field Projects: LIS Lightning Imaging Sensor AMSR-E Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer ACES Airborne Lightning Research CAMEX Airborne Hurricane Research Major Research Areas: Short-Term Prediction - Addressing how weather forecasts can be improved by new-space based observations SPoRT Forecasting and Technology Test Bed Landscape Dynamics and Societal Impacts - Examining what changes are occurring in land cover and land use, and their impact on global change, and the quality of life. Urban Heat Island Climate Variability and Climate Change - Addressing how global precipitation, evaporation and water cycle are changing and their impacts on global sustainability. Global Temperatures Mesoamerican Monitoring and Visualization System Collaborative Research (Universities): Air Quality and Atmospheric Chemistry - Understanding the effects of regional pollution on the global atmosphere, and the effects of global chemical and climate change on regional air quality. Atmospheric Chemistry (UAH) Infectious Diseases and Climate (UAH) Interactive Visualization (UAH) Radiative Effects of Aerosols (UAH)

The GHCC is a partnership comprised of organizational elements from NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), the State of Alabama's Space Science and Technology Alliance (SSTA), and the Universities Space Research Association (USRA). The primary focus of the research center is to understand and predict the Earth's global water cycle, its connections to climate variability and weather, and to assess the interactions between human society and the dynamic Earth system in which we live. From there, inroads can be made toward educating our society on the global hydrological process and its impact on society's day-to-day activities.

NCAR is a federally funded research and development center. Together with our partners at universities and research centers, we are dedicated to exploring and understanding our atmosphere and its interactions with the Sun, the oceans, the biosphere, and human society. NCAR consists of the following: Computational and Information Systems Laboratory (CISL); Earth and Sun Systems Laboratory (ESSL); Earth Observing Laboratory (EOL); Research Applications Laboratory (RAL); Societal-Environmental Research and Education Laboratory (SERE).

The National Oceanographic Partnership Program (NOPP) is a collaboration of fifteen Federal agencies to provide leadership and coordination of national oceanographic research and education programs. An innovative program established by Congress in Fiscal Year 1997, NOPP facilitates new interactions among federal agencies, academia and industry; increases visibility for ocean issues on the national agenda; and achieves a higher level of coordinated effort and synergy across the broad oceanographic community.

The National Severe Storms Laboratory is one of NOAA's internationally known research laboratories, leading the way in investigations of all aspects of severe weather. Headquartered in Norman OK with staff in Colorado, Nevada, Washington, Utah, and Wisconsin, the people of NSSL, in partnership with the National Weather Service, are dedicated to improving severe weather warnings and forecasts in order to save lives and reduce property damage.

The Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command's mission is to collect, interpret and apply global data and information for safety at sea, strategic and tactical warfare, and weapons system design, development and deployment. The command provides meteorological, oceanographic, and geospatial information and services to increase the effectiveness of our Navy in both peacetime and in war.

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is the corporate research laboratory for the Navy and Marine Corps. NRL's Marine Meterology Division conducts a research and development program designed to improve the basic understanding of atmospheric processes and the atmostphere's interaction with the ocean, land, and cryosphere; to develop and implement automated analysis, prediction, and weather interpretation systems for DOD users; and to study the effect of the atmosphere on Naval weapons systems.

NOAA Research organizations conduct basic and applied research on the upper and lower atmosphere as well as the space environment. Their findings form the basis for NOAAs contributions to major national and international environmental programs and agreements. For instance, the recent National Weather Service modernization is making use of NOAA research as evidenced by improvements in numerical modeling, information received from satellites and Doppler weather radars (NEXRAD) and sophisticated weather warning and display systems, all leading to improved severe weather forecasts and warnings. Other research programs focus on observation and study of the chemical and physical processes of the atmosphere, detecting the effects of pollution on those processes and monitoring and forecasting the phenomena affecting the Sun-Earth environment.

NOAA's research laboratories, Office of Global Programs, and research partners conduct a wide range of research into complex climate systems and how they work. These scientists want to improve their ability to predict climate variation in both the shorter term , like cold spells or periods of drought, and over longer terms like centuries and beyond. NOAA researchers will continue their consistent and uninterrupted monitoring of the Earth's atmosphere that can give us clues about long-term changes in the global climate. The data collected worldwide by NOAA researchers aids our understanding of, and ability to forecast changes in, complex climatic systems. Using ever more powerful and sophisticated computer systems, NOAA researchers are working on numeric modeling of climate systems that will help improve the accuracy of climate forecasts.