Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere Email Format
Research ServicesColorado, United States51-200 Employees
The Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) operates as a research entity within Colorado State University’s Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering, partnering with the Department of Atmospheric Science to pursue interdisciplinary atmospheric science research. Its work emphasizes integrating skills from engineering and computer science with meteorology to advance both pure and applied studies, with a focus on translating research into societal benefits for NOAA, Colorado State University, the State of Colorado, and broader national interests. Based in Fort Collins, Colorado, CIRA brings together resources and collaborations at national and international levels to support its mission.