The Annual Scientific Report for 1998 overviews the key research projects and accomplishments from NCAR in 1998. The navigational menu on the home page provides a link to NCAR's different divisions and contains a link to a message from the director. The message from the director establishes six... Show moreThe Annual Scientific Report for 1998 overviews the key research projects and accomplishments from NCAR in 1998. The navigational menu on the home page provides a link to NCAR's different divisions and contains a link to a message from the director. The message from the director establishes six scientific and technological priorities for NCAR to focus on in the coming years. These guiding focuses are as follows: Fundamental Research, Understanding and Predicting the Earth System, Advanced Scientific Facilities, Human Dimensions and Societal Impacts, Education and Training, and Applications and Technology/Information Transfer. The 'Highlights' heading outlines many of the key projects from NCAR's different divisions. Several headings focus on outreach and community engagement involving NCAR. Focus is given to educational programs, described under the heading of 'Educational Activities.' This category focuses on continuing education for scientists as well as science education for K-12 students. The 'Publications' and 'Community' headings outline different roles assumed by people involved with NCAR and works associated with NCAR published in the last year. Note: The following sections of this documents are no longer available or incomplete at time of capture - ACD, ATD, CGD, ESIG, HAO, MMM, and SCD. Show less