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The Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) User Facility produces news and features, data announcements, event announcements, and highlights about its activities to keep users informed.
ARM Looking for Its Next Director: PNNL Position Open
14 January 2026With Jim Mather recently announcing his plan to retire this year, ARM now seeks a new director to lead its next decadal vision. Applications are due February 8, 2026.
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Work With ARM: Propose a New Campaign
ARM calls are now open for uncrewed aerial system and tethered balloon system missions in fiscal year 2027. Researchers may also propose small campaigns.
2025 AGU Presentations Featuring ARM Data
The 2025 American Geophysical Union (AGU) Annual Meeting will be held from December 15 to 19 in New Orleans, Louisiana, as well as online.
Features
Bankhead National Forest After 1 Year: From Vision to Reality
Learn how ARM’s newest atmospheric observatory grew in capabilities, scope, and data during its first year of operations in northern Alabama.
Remembering Ken Kehoe of the ARM Data Quality Office
Kehoe, the associate manager of the ARM Data Quality Office, passed away August 13, 2025, at age 48.
Data Announcements
New Precipitation Best Estimate Data Released for Evaluation
The Precipitation Best Estimate (PrecipBE) product provides time-series data and statistics on precipitation events measured at ground level by ARM.
Tethered Balloon System Merged Data Produced for BNF and CoURAGE Flights
This value-added product allows for examination of cloud-base and boundary-layer heights while making it easier to access and use measurements from ARM tethered balloon system missions.
Events & Meetings
ARM 2026 Summer School: Big Open Data Science
ARM will host an open science-focused summer school from May 18 to 22, 2026, at the National Weather Center in Norman, Oklahoma.
Sessions Announced for 2026 AMS Annual Meeting
The 2026 American Meteorological Society (AMS) Annual Meeting will be held from January 25 to 29 in Houston, Texas, and online. Tell ARM about your sessions!
Publications
ARM Fiscal Year 2025 Radar Plan Outlines Operational, Data Priorities
ARM’s newest radar plan outlines how engineering and data staff are prioritizing their time and effort in fiscal year 2025 to help ensure continued operational excellence of ARM’s radars.
Check Out ARM’s 2024 Annual Report
ARM’s latest annual report is now available online, summarizing facility activities from fiscal year 2024.
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