Summer Wasson

Empowering today's Earth system science

Welcome to the Computational and Information Systems Laboratory (CISL) at NSF NCAR, where we are at the forefront of advancing Earth system science. 

Computing, data, and research excellence

CISL is an innovation hub! We offer state-of-the-art computing resources, comprehensive data solutions, and pioneering research services. 

Our mission is to empower scientists, researchers, and institutions across the globe with the tools and expertise needed to unlock the mysteries of our planet's complex interconnected systems. 

Join us in shaping the future of environmental 
understanding and discovery.


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Publications

diagnosing storm mode

Diagnosing Storm Mode with Deep Learning in Convection-Allowing Models

Monthly Weather Review

By Ryan A. Sobash, David John Gagne II, Charlie L. Becker, et al.

Machine Learning and VIIRS Satellite Retrievals for Skillful Fuel Moisture Content Monitoring in Wildfire Management

Machine Learning and VIIRS Satellite Retrievals for Skillful Fuel Moisture Content...

By John S. Schreck, William Petzke, Pedro A. Jiminez, et al.

Mimicking non-ideal instrument behavior for hologram processing using neural style translation

Mimicking Non-ideal Instrument Behavior for Hologram Processing Using...

By John S. Schreck, Matthew Hayman, Gabrielle Gantos, et al.

A Quantile-Conserving Ensemble Filter Framework. Part I: Updating an Observed Variable

A Quantile-Conserving Ensemble Filter Framework. Part II: Regression of...

By Jeffrey L. Anderson

All CISL Publications

Recent CISL News

Mar 14, 2024

NSF NCAR co-sponsors Open Hackathon to build coding skills and inspire Open Science practices

Jan 18, 2024

A Cheyenne retrospective: Looking back on seven extraordinary years

Nov 29, 2023

Machine learning bootcamp for early-career scientists draws outsized interest and participation at NCAR

Nov 13, 2023

NCAR Receives Honor in 2023 HPCwire Readers’ and Editors’ Choice Awards

SIParCS interns in 2022 near the NCAR Mesa Lab in Boulder, Colorado. Trees and the Flatirons in the background.

Internships

CISL provides students, educators, and the public with learning experiences and educational tools that teach about the importance of high-performance computing (HPC) in answering questions about our world. Learning opportunities for interns also help diversify our science community while making HPC accessible and fun. Learn more about internship opportunities.

Our Facilities

Exterior view of the NCAR Mesa Lab with pine trees, green grass, and blue sky. and

Mesa Lab

The Mesa Lab is open to the public and accepting reservations for K-12 field trips, private tours, and public tours. 

NWSC sign and main entrance

NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center

The NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center (NWSC) opened its doors in Cheyenne, Wyoming, in 2012. Since then, more than 4,000 users from more than 575 universities and other institutions across the nation and overseas have used its advanced computing and data storage resources for research in the Earth system sciences.