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Barrow Atmospheric Baseline Observatory
NOAA’s Barrow Observatory conducts research on greenhouse gases, aerosols, surface radiation and stratospheric ozone.
About Barrow Atmospheric Baseline Observatory
The Barrow Atmospheric Baseline Observatory (BRW) is a NOAA research site operated by the Global Monitoring Laboratory. Its website describes the observatory's work on greenhouse gases, aerosols, surface radiation and stratospheric ozone recovery. Established in 1973, the facility is about 8 km northeast of Utqiaġvik, Alaska, on the northernmost point of the United States. The site is staffed year round by two engineers or scientists who handle routine instrument inspections and maintenance. The source states that the observatory hosts cooperative research projects from around the world. The homepage lists sections for datasets, a data viewer, news, personnel, photos, current weather and a live camera. The source does not describe how data can be accessed, downloaded or reused.
Key features
- Research on greenhouse gases, aerosols, surface radiation and stratospheric ozone recovery
- Datasets section and a Data Viewer listed on the homepage
- Current weather and live camera pages for the observatory site
- Year-round staffing for routine instrument inspections and maintenance
- Hosts cooperative research projects from around the world
- Process for requesting a new NOAA Baseline Observatory through a cooperative agreement
Best for: Researchers and organizations interested in Arctic atmospheric measurements or cooperative research at the observatory.
Good for
- Operating since 1973, according to the homepage
- Staffed year round for instrument inspections and maintenance
- Described as having excellent power and communications infrastructure
Barrow Atmospheric Baseline Observatory at a glance
- Website
- gml.noaa.gov/obop/brw
- Category
- Research & Data › Climate & Environmental Data
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Barrow Atmospheric Baseline Observatory FAQ
Where is the Barrow Atmospheric Baseline Observatory located?
It is about 8 km northeast of the community of Utqiaġvik (formerly Barrow), Alaska, at the northernmost point of the United States. Its listed elevation is 11.00 meters above sea level.
How can researchers propose work at a NOAA Baseline Observatory?
The homepage says that people interested in conducting research at one of the NOAA Baseline Observatories can use links labeled Request a New Baseline Observatory and Cooperative Agreement.
Who is the listed contact for the observatory?
The listed contact is Bryan Thomas. The mailing address is P.O. Box 888, Utqiaġvik, Alaska, 99723-0888, United States. The listed phone number is (907) 852-6500.
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