Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere

The Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) is a cooperative institute and research department located in Fort Collins, Colorado. CIRA is part of the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering at Colorado State University and works in partnership with the Department of Atmospheric Science. The institute employs 23 people. CIRA focuses on interdisciplinary atmospheric science research, drawing on expertise from engineering, computer science, and meteorology. They aim to bridge the gap between theoretical research and practical applications, utilizing both national and international resources to achieve their goals. CIRA's research has a broad impact, assisting organizations like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Colorado State University, the State of Colorado, and the nation as a whole. Their findings are applied to address critical societal needs. For more information about CIRA and its research, please visit their website at cira.colostate.edu.