ARM’s research sites represent different climatic regimes from the plains of Oklahoma to the Atlantic Ocean and Alaskan tundra. These atmospheric observatories, known as the Southern Great Plains (SGP), North Slope of Alaska (NSA), and Eastern North Atlantic (ENA), address a range of climatic conditions:
- variable mid-latitude climate conditions
- land-sea-ice arctic climate
- marine stratocumulus low cloud and drizzle.
In addition, ARM operates three ARM Mobile Facilities, known as the first, second, and third AMF, which were designed to operate in any environment for campaigns lasting at least six months. The ARM Aerial Facility (AAF) is operated to augment ground-based and remote-sensing instruments by providing in situ measurements of the atmosphere.
“Virtual” site access involves connecting a computer, instrument, or other device to an ARM site network. The advantage to remote access is the ability to obtain near-real-time data without being physically located at the site. In addition, users can also virtually tour the sites to learn more about instruments and capabilities.
To visit a site, whether in person or via a network, you must fill out and submit a request form in the Access Request System. To ensure that your request is evaluated and approved in time for your visit, please submit requests at least 14 days in advance if you are a U.S. citizen and at least 30 days in advance if you are a non-U.S. citizen.
ARM Code of Conduct
All ARM staff and science users work under the codes-of-conduct for their individual institutions that define appropriate behavior in the workplace. This Code sets minimum expectations for personal and professional behavior while working at ARM observatories or while engaging in ARM cross-institutional activities.