National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Oar Earth System Research Laboratories

The NOAA Earth System Research Laboratories (ESRL) are located at the David Skaggs Research Center in Boulder, Colorado. We pursue a broad and comprehensive understanding of the many physical, chemical and biological processes that comprise the Earth system to better predict their behavior from minutes to millennia on local to global scales.

Our Mission
Observing and understanding the Earth system through research that advances NOAA's environmental information and services and improves predictive skill from minutes to millennia on global-to-local scales.

Our Vision
Providing a comprehensive understanding of the Earth system that effectively informs society about critical environmental issues.