Physikalisch- Meteorologisches Observatorium / World Radiation Center Davos (GR)

Space experiment instruments, which were built by the PMOD/WRC, have been used for measuring solar radiation in space since 1988. The PMOD/WRC is currently running an experiment on the SOHO satellite and is working on a new experiment for the International Space Station (ISS), which is currently being constructed.

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Science in Switzerland

Switzerland is recognised as an international research centre. Both the Swiss state and the private sector are strongly involved in promoting science and technology.

Swiss scientists are involved in ground-breaking research, in part with foreign colleagues, in sciences ranging from nanotechnology to space research.

This scientific success has a long history. Many Swiss and Swiss-based scientists have won Nobel prizes.

• Science introduction

  • Science introduction
  • Scientific interchange
  • Swiss research locations
  • International research locations
  • Swiss science consulates

• Science organisation

  • Science organisation
  • State bodies
  • Technology transfer

• Nanotechnology

  • Nanotechnology
  • Research in Switzerland
  • Practical applications
  • Risks of nanotechnology

• Space research

  • Space policy
  • Astronauts
  • Projects
  • Probing planets
  • Columbus space lab
  • Observing the universe
  • Exoplanets
  • Studying galaxies
  • Comets

• Climate research

  • Climate research
  • Research in Switzerland
  • International polar research
  • Climate history research

• Famous scientists

  • Nobel Prizewinners
  • The first Swiss scientists
  • Swiss scientists of the 19th century
  • Scientists of the early 20th century

• The Swiss National Science Foundation

  • Introduction
  • The history of the SNF
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Mathematics, Engineering and Natural Sciences
  • Biology and Medicine
  • National Research Programs