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EOL
NCAR's Earth Observing Laboratory supports research on Earth's atmosphere through its observational program.
About EOL
EOL, the Earth Observing Laboratory at NCAR (the National Center for Atmospheric Research), manages and operates multi-user national facilities sponsored by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). These facilities support observational research on Earth's atmosphere and other geophysical phenomena. The site describes three facility groups: research aircraft, airborne instrumentation, and ground-based systems, which researchers can request for field work.
EOL also provides data management, archival, and stewardship services, plus project management and operations center support for atmospheric field programs. The homepage states that NSF-funded research teams use EOL to implement data management plans for field campaigns. Facility requests will still be required under a changing NSF solicitation process, and the homepage does not describe pricing.
Key features
- Requestable research aircraft, airborne instrumentation, and ground-based systems for field research
- Data management, archival, and stewardship services for observational research teams
- Tailored data management plans for NSF-funded field campaigns
- Project management and operations center support for atmospheric field programs
- AVAPS dropsonde system used on a NOAA hurricane reconnaissance flight
Best for: Atmospheric scientists and NSF-funded research teams planning observational field campaigns that need requestable facilities or data management support.
Good for
- Provides NSF-sponsored facilities that researchers can request for field work
- Offers data management, archival, and stewardship services for observational research
- Supports project management and operations center functions for field programs
Watch out for
- Facility access requires a request, and the process is changing: FIRP expires August 31, 2026, and the Geosciences Core Solicitation begins September 26, 2026
- The homepage does not describe pricing or fees
EOL at a glance
- Website
- eol.ucar.edu
- Category
- Research & Data › Open Data & Datasets
- 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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EOL FAQ
What kinds of facilities can researchers request from EOL?
EOL manages NCAR-managed Lower Atmosphere Observing Facilities, including research aircraft, airborne instrumentation, and ground-based systems. These can be requested for field work on a range of geophysical phenomena.
What is changing in the facility request process?
Starting September 26, 2026, the NSF Geosciences Core Solicitation will replace the Facility and Instrumentation Request Process (FIRP) solicitation, which expires August 31, 2026. Facility requests will still be required.
Does EOL provide data management services for research projects?
Yes. EOL offers data management, archival, and stewardship services, and NSF-funded teams rely on it to implement data management plans for field campaigns.
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