ARM Climate Research Facility

The Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) Climate Research Facility is a multi-laboratory scientific user facility operated by the U.S. Department of Energy. Located in Richland, Washington, ARM is a key contributor to national and international earth system research efforts. As a small organization with 5 employees, ARM generates an annual revenue of $50 million. ARM provides a wide range of resources to support atmospheric research. These include a vast archive of over 25 years of atmospheric data collected during both normal operations and field campaigns. Utilizing heavily instrumented fixed-location observatories in Oklahoma, Alaska, and the Azores, ARM also offers access to aerial and mobile facilities. Researchers can explore a diverse collection of nearly 400 instruments deployed across a range of meteorological environments. Furthermore, ARM facilitates atmospheric science research through strategic campaigns conducted in various locations worldwide. The organization also provides access to large-eddy simulation modeling data, simulations, and analysis tools. ARM actively contributes to the scientific community through publications focused on clouds, aerosols, their interaction with Earth's energy balance, and their representation in earth system models. For more information about ARM Climate Research Facility and its offerings, please visit their website at arm.gov.