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
NYS Mesonet Builds on Statewide Weather Network with Lake Placid Site
The new monitoring station is the Mesonet’s first privately financed site.
Bank of America Support for UAlbany STEM Program Hits $200,000 Mark
Dozens of high school students from across the Capital Region participated in the University at Albany’s Science & Technology Entry Program (STEP) Summer Institute in July, conducting hands-on research in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math.
UAlbany, UConn Researchers Partner on New Climate Center to Support Weather Innovation and Energy Resilience
WISER aims to leverage the research and expertise at both institutions to create advanced weather- and climate-based solutions for the energy industry, now and in the future.
Climate Scientists Use Data from Hurricane Maria to Test Social Vulnerability Assessment Tool
The researchers are using data from Hurricane Maria to assess the critical infrastructure vulnerabilities that still exist in Puerto Rico around extreme weather events.
Erie County Turns to UAlbany Researchers for Winter Storm Preparedness
A new 18-month, $349,774 partnership with UAlbany and National Weather Service researchers aims to ensure Western New Yorkers are better prepared for future winter storms.

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