New Mobile ARM User Facility Track Atmospheric Data From Canopy
A new mobile research facility managed by Argonne National Laboratory is tracking atmospheric data from within a pine-oak forest in Alabama. The project aims to improve Earth system models by studying how forest canopies interact with humidity, aerosols, and weather patterns.
Why it matters
Advancing atmospheric science through localized data collection is crucial for improving the accuracy of climate models and weather forecasting.
Ask our AI Assistant Search Menu Posted in | News | Green Energy | Energy New Mobile ARM User Facility Track Atmospheric Data From Canopy Download PDF Copy Request Quote Add AZoCleantech on Google as a preferred source Argonne National Laboratory Sep 7 2026 Reviewed Deep in a pine-oak forest in northern Alabama, a 140-foot tower rises above the canopy. Equipped with scientific instruments, it anchors the Bankhead National Forest (BNF) observatory, a distinctive research site for studying how forests interact with the atmosphere in the southeastern United States.
The long-term mobile observatory, which began operating in October 2024, is part of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) user facility, a multi-laboratory scientific user facility sponsored by DOE's Office of Science, Biological and Environmental Research program. DOE's Argonne National Laboratory manages observatory operations.
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