Fundamental Technology Research

• Research on Atmosphere, Ocean, and Earth System Modeling
• Research on Atmospheric Physical Processes
• Research on Data Assimilation Technology and High-level Use of Observation Data

Problem Solving Research

• Research on Mechanisms behind Typhoons and Other Extreme Weather Phenomena, and Development of Related Monitoring and Forecasting Technology
• Research on Attribution and Projection of Climatic/Global Environmental Change

Earthquake-Tsunami-Volcanic Research

• Research on Monitoring and Forecasting of Earthquakes and Tsunamis
• Research on rapid estimation of earthquakes and slow slip events along the Nankai Trough
• Research on Monitoring and Forecasting of Volcanic Activity

Applied Meteorological Research

• Research on Application of Weather Forecast Information to Disaster Prevention, Traffic and Industry