Space Science and Engineering Center
Established in 1965, SSEC is a dynamic, multidisciplinary research and development center in the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Graduate School. Space Science and Engineering Center is a part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Graduate School. SSEC is a research and development center with primary focus on geophysical research and technology to enhance understanding of the atmosphere of Earth, the other planets in their Solar System, and the cosmos.
SSEC sometimes explore the universe from space and terrestrial-based telescopes, and probe other planets in their solar system, but more often they examine the Earth to gain information and insight into weather, climate, and other aspects of Earth’s global environment. They develop new observing tools for spacecraft, aircraft, and ground-based platforms, and they model atmospheric phenomena. SSEC receive, manage and distribute huge amounts of geophysical data and develop software to visualize and manipulate these data for use by researchers and operational meteorologists all over the world.SSEC is organized around project goals with as many as 100 projects or more in-house at one time. Supporting these diverse programs are about 160 scientists, engineers, technicians, computer and software specialists, and general support staff.
For more information, please visit http://www.ssec.wisc.edu