Observatory Operations - NOAA Global Monitoring Laboratory
Source: https://gml.noaa.gov/obop
Archived: 2026-04-23 17:18
Observatory Operations - NOAA Global Monitoring Laboratory
Skip to main content
An official website of the United States government
Here's how you know
Official websites use .gov
A
.gov
website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or
https://
means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
Global Monitoring Laboratory
GML Observatory Operations (OBOP)
NOAA/GML operates staffed atmospheric baseline observatories
from which numerous in situ and remote atmospheric
and solar measurements are conducted. The overall scientific programs
and administrative functions of the observatories are handled
from Boulder with on-site station chiefs caring for day-to-day station activities.
Barrow, Alaska
Mauna Loa, Hawaii
American Samoa
South Pole, Antarctica
The NOAA Trinidad Head, California and Summit Greenland Atmospheric Baseline Observatories were downgraded from thier status as a full “Observatory” to a “Sampling Site”. Most long-term projects and infrastructure were removed from the sites. For a summary of measurements and a description of the sites, follow these links:
Trinidad Head Site Description
Summit Site Description
If you are interested in conducting research at one of the NOAA Baseline Observatories:
Request a New Baseline Observatory
Cooperative Agreement
Skip to main content
An official website of the United States government
Here's how you know
Official websites use .gov
A
.gov
website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or
https://
means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
Global Monitoring Laboratory
GML Observatory Operations (OBOP)
NOAA/GML operates staffed atmospheric baseline observatories
from which numerous in situ and remote atmospheric
and solar measurements are conducted. The overall scientific programs
and administrative functions of the observatories are handled
from Boulder with on-site station chiefs caring for day-to-day station activities.
Barrow, Alaska
Mauna Loa, Hawaii
American Samoa
South Pole, Antarctica
The NOAA Trinidad Head, California and Summit Greenland Atmospheric Baseline Observatories were downgraded from thier status as a full “Observatory” to a “Sampling Site”. Most long-term projects and infrastructure were removed from the sites. For a summary of measurements and a description of the sites, follow these links:
Trinidad Head Site Description
Summit Site Description
If you are interested in conducting research at one of the NOAA Baseline Observatories:
Request a New Baseline Observatory
Cooperative Agreement