ATV-Swirler in the field
DAS conducts research, development, and educational activities through a broad range of areas including meteorology, aerosol formation, atmospheric chemistry, visibility assessment, urban air quality and the transport of pollutants. By these means, DAS increases scientific knowledge, assists in solving environmental problems, contributes to economic development, and improves human health and welfare. DAS receives research funding from a wide variety of federal, state, and local governmental agencies, as well as private industry, universities, and foundations. Typically, over 100 funding sources sponsor DAS research within a single year. Federal government agencies generally provide the majority of DAS funding; these include NSF, DOE, DOD, DOI, NOAA, NASA, and EPA. Please select a DAS research project for more information. |
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Research and Education at 10,500 Feet
DRI's Storm Peak Lab is one of only a few mountaintop atmospheric research facilities in the world.
Climate Date for the Western U.S.
The Western Regional Climate Center is one of six regional climate centers in the United States.
Understanding Fire in the Natural World
Since 1988, DRI's CEFA Program has supported fire management for the nation.