Physical Sciences Laboratory

Physical Science for Water Resource Management

Physical Sciences Laboratory

Physical Science for Marine Resource Management

Physical Sciences Laboratory

Physical Science for Predicting Extremes

The NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory (PSL) conducts research to improve observations, understanding, modeling and predictions of weather, water and climate extremes, and their related impacts. Read more

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A flooded street during the Ellicott City, MD event. Webcam image provided courtesy Ellicott City Unilux Camera Network/Ron Peters

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New study examines performance of the National Water Model during an intense, localized flash flood event

The southwest edge of the Greenland Ice Sheet, partially covered in low-level, opaque clouds. Credit: Matthew Shupe, CIRES

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New research demonstrates the connection between atmospheric patterns, opaque clouds, and warmer Greenland temperatures

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Observations and forecast impacts from project that used autonomous high-altitude aircraft

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Meet CIRES researcher James Duncan of PSL

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Research

We analyze and interpret physical processes that influence weather and climate from hours to decades to provide scientific information to support NOAA’s mission.

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Experimental Products

Explore experimental forecast guidance and monitoring products developed at PSL for research purposes and potential transition to operational applications.

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Data Access and Tools

Access a wide range of data — from gridded climate datasets extending hundreds of years to real-time wind profiler data at a single location — and our online analysis and plotting tools.

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Our eight research teams' expertise spans weather, water, and climate science and applications.

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