Atmosphere

World class research contributing to our understanding of greenhouse gases, ozone depletion, and urban air pollution.

MethaneSAT

Detecting and quantifying methane emissions by satellite. The core mission of this unique satellite is to support reductions in methane emissions around the world, primarily by reducing leaks from oil and gas production. NIWA's Dr Sara Mikaloff Fletcher is leading a science programme to develop capability to map agricultural emissions and determine the best places for the satellite to look for methane emissions around the world.

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    Air quality updates during Covid19 level restrictions

    Publication series
    Changes in New Zealand air quality due to COVID-19 level restrictions.
    Atmosphere
    Air quality
    Pollution

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    Voyage leader's final update

    Blog
    11 March 2015
    Now back on dry land, Voyage Leader Richard O'Driscoll reflects on the final days of RV Tangaroa's 2015 Antarctica expedition.
    Acoustics
    Antarctica
    Bathymetry

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    NIWA’s research receives international recognition

    Media release
    10 March 2015
    World-class climate and ozone research by scientists at NIWA’s Lauder Atmospheric Research Station has been recognised by meteorology’s leading organisation in Geneva, making Lauder the fourth upper-air site in the world to be certified by the global climate-data network.

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    New study confirms world's oceans are warming

    Media release
    03 February 2015
    An international team of oceanographers, including NIWA’s Dr Philip Sutton, has analysed data from ocean-profiling instruments known as Argo floats and found the temperature of the world’s oceans increased steadily between 2006 and 2013.

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    Early Christmas present for Antarctic researchers

    News article
    08 December 2014
    In a small green laboratory perched on the rocky volcanic southern peninsula of Ross Island, Antarctica, there’s a space waiting for a new shiny, hi-tech Christmas present.
    Antarctica
    Climate change
    Greenhouse and trace gases

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    Scientists celebrate 60 years of radiocarbon measurements

    News article
    21 November 2014
    Scientists will next month celebrate the diamond anniversary of the world’s longest continuous record of atmospheric radiocarbon measurements.

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    Ozone depleting substance found to be rising

    News article
    06 November 2014
    NIWA researchers have made a prominent contribution to new research showing the international treaty to protect the ozone layer is working ¬- despite the discovery of increased levels of ozone-depleting hydrogen chloride in the Northern Hemisphere.

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    Community Observation Networks for Air (CONA): previous projects

    CONA studies in Rangiora in 2015-17 and Alexandra in 2018 have proven that the technologies and methodologies used provide valuable data to support mitigation efforts by local authorities.
    Air quality

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    DeepWave project measures gravity waves in the atmosphere

    News article
    03 July 2014
    One hundred people, a Gulfstream jet, some of the best technology available and two scientists in a paddock are undertaking an experiment that will make predicting the weather a lot more accurate.

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    Southern Alps focus for large international science experiment

    News article
    06 June 2014
    NIWA scientists are this month taking a significant role in one of the largest science experiments to take place in New Zealand.

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    Too much or not enough? Spotlight goes on UV research

    News article
    11 April 2014
    Scientists, dermatologists, skin cancer experts and health professionals are among those meeting in Auckland next week to discuss the latest research into UV radiation and how best to improve public awareness of UV issues.

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    NIWA flying helikite during balloon fiesta

    News article
    11 March 2014
    Among the colour and spectacle of this week's Wairarapa Balloon Fiesta will be a small but crucial flying contraption known as a helikite.