National Capability
National capability enables the UK to deliver world-leading environmental science, support national strategic needs, and respond to emergencies. It includes the research and development activities which keeps this capability at the cutting-edge. NERC research centres, collaborative centres and other service and facilities providers, play a leading role for the UK in managing and delivering this capability.
NERC provides national capability through support of:
- Environmental surveys and monitoring
- Shared services and facilities
- Skills and expertise
- Research infrastructure
- Related training and knowledge exchange
NERC research centres, collaborative centres and other service and facilities providers, play a leading role for the UK in managing and delivering this capability.
In the area of marine research the NERC supported national capability encompasses
- Major platforms
- Observing and observing systems
- Analysis, interpretation and modelling
- Data and information archive/curation
- Adding value (dissemination and engagement)
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