Research is conducted at the University at Albany's Atmospheric Sciences Research Center Whiteface Mountain Summit Weather Station on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. (photo by Patrick Dodson) Dr. Sara Lance working on weather research equipment at University at Albany's Atmospheric Sciences Research Center Whiteface Mountain Summit Weather Station on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. (photo by Patrick Dodson)

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Transform Atmospheric Science Research Into Innovative Solutions

As a faculty member, researcher or student with ASRC, you will transform your research into innovative solutions through technology transfer and collaboration with state, federal and industry partners. Your work will advance the well-being of New York State’s citizens and increase economic development in the state. Our faculty members prepare tomorrow’s experts for careers in academia, government and industry.

With ASRC, you are part of one of the largest and most prominent coalitions of atmospheric science experts in the country, including xCITE Lab, the Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences, the NYS Mesonet and the Center of Excellence in Weather and Climate Analytics.

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Research: Renewable Energy

ASRC Partners with DOE to Enhance Offshore Wind Research Buoys

ASRC tech Jason Covert at Lake George on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. (photo by Patrick Dodson)

ASRC researchers are leading a project with the Department of Energy's (DOE) Pacific Northwest National Laboratory to tap into the underutilized renewable energy source of off-shore wind with a buoy-based flux measurement system.

The “flux-lidar” buoy will provide continuous data every 15 to 30 minutes on a number of atmospheric surface fluxes such as heat, momentum and moisture, while also observing wind speed and direction profiles at heights of several kilometers above sea surface. Both undergraduate and graduate student researchers are supporting the project.

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Student Spotlight

Archana Tripathy

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I am seeking my PhD.

What is your area of specialty/focus?  
My area of focus is Atmospheric chemistry (cloud chemistry).

What influenced you to study atmospheric sciences?
I have always been a happy nephophile, very enthusiastic about the sky above. I grew up in a coastal cyclone-prone area. Witnessing the sky changing colors along with the cloud cover has been the main driving force that led me to pursue Atmospheric Science as a career.

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ASRC Research at Whiteface Mountain

ASRC Research Associate Sara Lance and graduate student Christopher Lawrence study what clouds are doing to the chemical composition of aerosols at the Whiteface Mountain Field Station.

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ASRC News
Noteworthy: Research grants, awards and publications
The latest developments on University at Albany faculty and staff who are receiving research grants, awards and other noteworthy attention.
UAlbany Researchers Receive $3 Million to Support Emergency Preparedness and Response to Weather Extremes
The pilot project will serve as a regional testbed to explore the potential of using big data to improve emergency management outcomes. 
UAlbany Researchers Featured on FOX 5 New York ‘Weather Extremes’ Special
FOX 5's Audrey Puente visited the ETEC research and development complex earlier this month to learn about how UAlbany is using artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies, to improve weather prediction and emergency response.
UAlbany Recognizes Inventors During Research and Entrepreneurship Week
From filing a first disclosure to an issued patent, the process to take an invention from an idea to the marketplace can be long and arduous. For the first time, UAlbany recognized the faculty, staff and students who submitted a patent application as part of Research and Entrepreneurship Week.
UAlbany Spotlights Senior Faculty for Research, Creative Arts and Scholarship
As part of Research and Entrepreneurship week, the University at Albany hosted a senior faculty recognition ceremony on Oct. 17.

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Albany, NY 12226
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