Alabama’s Office of the State Climatologist at UAH indicates no drought relief in sight
Oct 05, 2023
The latest drought map released on Oct. 5, 2023, by the United States Drought Monitor has officially placed most of Alabama in the category of currently experiencing moderate to extreme drought. ...
New UAH climate model provides data-driven answer to major goal of climate research
Sep 28, 2023
A new research study from The University of Alabama in Huntsville addresses a central question of climate change research: how much warming can be expected from adding carbon dioxide to the atmosphere through fossil fuel burning and other activitie...
UAH soil moisture sensors provide key data in Gulf State Park prescribed burn decision
Sep 11, 2023
Real-time data from soil moisture sensors built at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) Earth System Science Center played a key role in Alabama Forestry Commission’s decision to call off a prescribed burn at Alabama’s Gulf State Park ...
New lightning prediction tool developed at UAH provides critical weather forecasting support at Rock the South
Aug 08, 2023
New lightning prediction technology developed by researchers from The University of Alabama in Huntsville’s (UAH) Earth System Science Center was used for the first time to successfully forecast the threat at the event. ...
UAH gains $617K funding for two Department of Energy atmospheric research grants aimed to improve climate models
Jul 25, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced that researchers at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) have been awarded two projects designed to investigate the characteristics and evolution of convective clouds through advanced model...
New Alabama Drought Reach program will improve drought communication, strengthens state climate office at UAH
Jul 06, 2023
Alabama Drought Reach, a new climate program housed at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), aims to improve communication between scientists and farmers and to use that information to mitigate harm. ...
UAH hurricane research ramps up as 2023 hurricane season officially begins
Jun 02, 2023
Scientists from The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) Department of Atmospheric and Earth Science are preparing to study hurricane characteristics to better predict the intensity of these storms before they make landfall. ...
UAH hosts international meeting to discuss the future of monitoring air quality
May 17, 2023
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (MAY 15, 2023) – The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) hosted one of the largest gatherings of atmospheric scientists and air-quality practitioners ever assembled during Air Quality Awareness Week, ...
Two beloved UAH Earth System Science employees retiring with 26 years of Service
May 10, 2023
(Left to Right) Dr. Richard T. McNider, Kevin Doty, Dr. John Christy, and Peggy Kauffman, at Kevin Doty's and Peggy Kauffman's retirement party held in UAH's Cramer Hall on April 27th, 2023. Photo Courtesy: Liz Junod/UAH In today’s world, ...
UAH ESSC research scientist coaches local robotics team, qualifies for world championship
Apr 10, 2023
FTC Browncoats Robotics Coach Monte Bateman standing in front of nine years of trophies won by the FTC Browncoats Robotics team. Courtesy Monte Bateman HUNTSVILLE, AL. (APR. 5, 2023) – A local North Alabama robotics team ...