Atmosphere Cluster

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The Atmosphere Cluster (AC)in the Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences (AGS)supportsfundamental studies of atmospheric processes from the Earth’ s surface to thestratosphere, and from timescales of nanoseconds to millennia.  Core areas of research include the chemical, physical, and dynamical processes in the atmosphere thatimpactclouds, weather, climate, air quality, and the water cycle. Research methods include modeling, collecting observations, conducting experiments in the laboratory and field, and advancing analytical measurement techniques. General research topics that are supported by the AC include, andare not limited to: Chemical processes and mechanisms that explain how atmospheric gases and aerosols form, react, transformand interact with the surrounding environment. Processesand dynamics that governclimateand hydroclimate, includingtheir mean state, variability, response to external forcingandtheir role inthe establishment ofaglobal energy and water balance; coupled atmosphere-ocean interactions, land-atmosphere interactions and interactionsamongclouds, atmosphericcirculationand climate. Observational and modeling studies of past climate and its drivers and studies that developand synthesizepaleoclimate proxies and records. Physics and dynamics of atmospheric motions on all scales, from the planetary to the microscale, including the general circulation of the troposphere and stratosphere, planetary waves, synoptic and mesoscale systems, convection,.

The Atmosphere Cluster (AC), administered through the National Science Foundation's Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences (AGS), supports fundamental research into atmospheric processes across all scales and timescales. This program funds scientific investigations examining how Earth's atmosphere functions from the surface through the stratosphere, encompassing chemical reactions, physical phenomena, and dynamic processes that influence weather, climate, air quality, and the water cycle. Researchers can pursue studies through multiple methodologies including computational modeling, field observations, laboratory experiments, and advanced analytical techniques. The program prioritizes investigations into atmospheric chemistry and aerosol formation, climate dynamics and hydroclimate processes, paleoclimate reconstruction, and atmospheric physics across planetary to microscale dimensions. Scientists and research institutions investigating atmospheric phenomena, coupled atmosphere-ocean interactions, land-atmosphere relationships, and cloud dynamics are encouraged to explore this funding opportunity. The Atmosphere Cluster represents a critical investment in understanding Earth's atmospheric systems and their broader implications for climate science, weather prediction, and environmental quality. For current funding amounts, specific deadline information, and detailed eligibility requirements, applicants should consult the official NSF website and current program solicitations.

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