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Discover CISL’s suite of services

  • Large-scale computing and storage

  • Curated repositories of Earth system datasets

  • Data analysis visualization resources

  • Software for analysis, visualization, and more

  • Support and expertise

CISL research computing and data resources are free to the Earth system science community. 

NSF NCAR and CISL — Supercomputing and beyond

Command the power of supercomputing with Derecho

The Derecho supercomputer is for students, instructors, and researchers at all U.S. institutions, and it’s free.

Start Supercomputing

Let our data take your research in new directions

Get access to curated, archival data sets—and harness the ability to interpret this information in visually stunning ways.

Dive into Data

Explore our powerful, open-source software

Harness the exciting capabilities of our freely-available software: data assimilation, analysis, visualization, and more.

Launch Software

Imagine a better world through AI and machine learning

Learn how the MILES group is using AI and ML to forge greater social good by integrating AI/ML capabilities throughout Earth systems science.

Think It Through

Share insights beautifully using Data Visualization techniques

Find the meaning in big data, create interactive data visualizations that tell your story beautifully, and communicate your findings to the world.

Visualize the Possibilities

Accelerate computational and scientific breakthroughs with ASAP

Learn how the ASAP group optimizes HPC for the Earth systems science community, by increasing compute efficiency and reducing data volume.

Optimize HPC

Build an accurate, multi-layered knowledge base via Data Assimilation

Discover state-of-the-art ensemble data assimilation capabilities for the NSF NCAR community, including services, tutorials, and software.

Assmilate Now