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 school of yellowfin tuna. (Credit: Jeff Muir, NOAA)

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Researchers introduce “thermal displacement” as a new way to measure marine heatwaves

A farm in California's Central Valley (Image by David Mark from Pixabay)

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New experimental model shows improved predictability of winter precipitation in the western U.S.

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

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

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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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