These are some of the initial goals, they will be updated once the board of directors is convened.
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To provide an organization that offers an alternative to the highly politicized organizations that exist now.
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To provide a voice for those who are not well represented now.
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To offer statements and positions regarding atmospheric science as it relates to current news, where appropriate.
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To provide a scientific journal where publications can be made where no politically motivated peer review interference occurs. Papers must be replicable and pass on merit, not on a viewpoint.
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To offer a safe place where ideas may be exchanged and examined without fear of retribution.
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To foster open science, and open science publishing accessible to professionals and to the public.
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To provide assistance in producing science that can be understood by the public.
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To offer member to member networking and assistance.
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To be paperless, easing the burden on the environment,and without need for a central office all business and publications done online.
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To be true in its methods, its publications, and to its members.
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