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COMET’s Innovative Capacity Development Program (ICDP) at UCAR helps communities improve their monitoring, forecasting, and communication of high-impact weather events. We implement a variety of innovative solutions that include the following:

  • Low-cost, easy-to-maintain 3D-Printed Automatic Weather Stations (3D-PAWS)
  • Regional numerical weather prediction systems
  • Impact-based forecasting and decision-support solutions
  • Regional application-driven software systems
  • Early-alert communication tools
  • Customized training and resource development
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3D-PAWS: 3D-Printed Automatic Weather Stations

Improving weather data collection in sparsely observed regions with low-cost, innovative technology.

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Capacity Development Training Solutions

Customized educational resources and training support.

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End-to-End Early Warning Support

Supporting end-to-end multi-hazard early warning system integration. 

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Application Support

Aiding regional application-driven software systems. 

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Contact Us

Contact us and get started with 3D-PAWS and our other services! 

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Build 3D-PAWS

One-stop-shop for documentation and other resources to help build and maintain 3D-PAWS. 

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