Keep the Data Flowing
Sustaining the observations that power atmospheric science
The Campaign
Scientific discovery begins with observation. Every day, the Atmospheric Observation Network (AON) collects vital measurements of the atmosphere—tracking temperature, humidity, radiation, clouds, and other key variables that help scientists understand how our atmosphere behaves.
These observations support research on weather systems, climate processes, air quality, and environmental change. They also provide essential datasets used by researchers, educators, and policymakers around the world.
But reliable atmospheric data requires more than instruments. It requires continuous operations—maintaining sensors, managing data systems, and ensuring that observation sites remain active and accessible.
The Keep the Data Flowing Campaign supports the operational backbone of the Atmospheric Observation Network. With your support, we can continue providing the high-quality atmospheric measurements that researchers rely on every day.
Why Continuous Observations Matter
The atmosphere is constantly changing. Many of the most important atmospheric processes unfold over long periods of time and require consistent, uninterrupted measurements to understand.
Long-term atmospheric observations allow scientists to:
Detect changes in climate patterns over time
Improve atmospheric and weather models
Study clouds, radiation, and atmospheric dynamics
Validate satellite observations
Support research that informs environmental policy
Without sustained observations, critical data gaps can emerge, limiting our ability to understand the atmosphere and the systems that depend on it.
What Your Support Makes Possible
Contributions to the Keep the Data Flowing Campaign directly support the daily operations required to keep the network running.
The Atmospheric Observation Network provides valuable real-world data that supports science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education at multiple levels—from K–12 classrooms to university research programs.
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