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News Release 11-157

NSF Awards Construction Funding to National Ecological Observatory Network

Long-awaited, continent-wide network of environmental observing sites gets off the ground

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the NEON integrated observatory from continental to regional scales.

NEON is an integrated observatory that will enable research at continental to regional scales.

Credit: National Science Foundation


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NEON infrastructure.

NEON is designed to sense the biosphere with a minimal footprint; here, its infrastructure.

Credit: CH2MHILL


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NEON routine sampling.

NEON will provide standardized measurements through routine sampling of animals and plants.

Credit: NEON, Inc.


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A technician checks sensor calibration to make sure it complies with quality control standards.

A technician checks sensor calibration to make sure it complies with quality control standards.

Credit: NEON, Inc.


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the NEON airborne observatory platform.

The NEON airborne observatory heralds a new era in ecological observation.

Credit: NEON, Inc.


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A photo of a truck carrying NEON instruments and a photo of the NEON instrument set up.

NEON instruments may be deployed rapidly during major events like hurricanes, floods, droughts.

Credit: NEON, Inc.


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