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Earth System Science and Policy (ESSP) - 1
Earth System Science and Policy (ESSP) - 1 ESSP 420. Sustainable Energy. 3 Credits. Earth System Science This course is an interdisciplinary exploration of Sustainable Energy. The interdisciplinary exploration includes the analysis of renewable energy systems as well as the socio-economical, political, and environmental aspects and Policy (ESSP) of renewable energy. The course will specifically analyze the origin and dimensions of global energy issues and identify how renewable energy issues and policies are critical to the sustainable future of global environmental quality, Courses economic growth, social justice, and democracy. S, even years. ESSP 160. Sustainability & Society. 3 Credits. ESSP 450. Environmental and Natural Resource Economics. 3 Credits. Human interactions with the natural environment are often perceived as This course will cover the general topics in the field of environmental and conflicts between environmental protection and socio-economics. Sustainability natural resource economics: market failure, pollution regulation, the valuation attempts to redefine that world view by seeking balance between the 'three of environmental amenities, renewable and non-renewable resources Es' -environment, economy, equity. This course examines the concept of management, and the economics of biodiversity conservation, climate change sustainability, the theory behind it, and what it means for society. F. and sustainability. The course has a strong focus on the interaction between human society and natural environmental systems and the connection between ESSP 200. Sustainability Science. 3 Credits. market equilibrium and social sustainability. F, odd years. This course will provide an integrated, system-oriented introduction on the concepts, theories and issues surrounding a sustainable future for humans ESSP 460. Global Environmental Policy. -
Accessing Earth System Science Data and Applications Through High-Bandwidth Networks
University of Nebraska - Lincoln DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln Computer Science and Engineering, Department CSE Journal Articles of 6-1995 Accessing Earth System Science Data and Applications Through High-Bandwidth Networks R. Vetter IEE M. Ali University of North Dakota M. Daily IEE J. Gabrynowic University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, N Sunil G. Narumalani University of Nebraska-Lincoln, [email protected] See next page for additional authors Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/csearticles Part of the Computer Sciences Commons Vetter, R.; Ali, M.; Daily, M.; Gabrynowic, J.; Narumalani, Sunil G.; Nygard, K.; Perrizo, W.; Ram, P.; Reichenbach, S.; Seielstad, G. A.; and White, W., "Accessing Earth System Science Data and Applications Through High-Bandwidth Networks" (1995). CSE Journal Articles. 7. https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/csearticles/7 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Computer Science and Engineering, Department of at DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln. It has been accepted for inclusion in CSE Journal Articles by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Authors R. Vetter, M. Ali, M. Daily, J. Gabrynowic, Sunil G. Narumalani, K. Nygard, W. Perrizo, P. Ram, S. Reichenbach, G. A. Seielstad, and W. White This article is available at DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln: https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/ csearticles/7 IEEE JOURNAL ON SELECTED AREAS IN COMMUNICATIONS. VOL. 13. NO. 5, JUNE 199.5 Accessing Earth System Science Data and Applications Through High-Bandwidth Networks R. Vetter, Member, IEEE, M. Ali, M. Daily, Member, IEEE, J. Gabrynowicz, S. Narumalani, K. Nygard, Member, IEEE, W. -
Exploring the MBL Cloud and Drizzle Microphysics Retrievals from Satellite, Surface and Aircraft
Exploring the MBL cloud and drizzle microphysics retrievals from satellite, surface and aircraft Xiquan Dong, University of Arizona Pat Minnis, SSAI 1. Briefly describe our 2. Can we utilize these surface newly developed retrieval retrievals to develop cloud (and/or drizzle) Re profile for algorithm using ARM radar- CERES team? lidar, and comparison with aircraft data. Re is a critical for radiation Wu et al. (2020), JGR and aerosol-cloud- precipitation interactions, as well as warm rain process. 1 A long-term Issue: CERES Re is too large, especially under drizzling MBL clouds A/C obs in N Atlantic • Cloud droplet size retrievals generally too high low clouds • Especially large for Re(1.6, 2.1 µm) CERES Re too large Worse for larger Re • Cloud heterogeneity plays a role, but drizzle may also be a factor - Can we understand the impact of drizzle on these NIR retrievals and their differences with Painemal et al. 2020 ground truth? A/C obs in thin Pacific Sc with drizzle CERES LWP high, tau low, due to large Re Which will lead to high SW transmission at the In thin drizzlers, Re is overestimated by 3 µm surface and less albedo at TOA Wood et al. JAS 2018 Painemal et al. JGR 2017 2 Profiles of MBL Cloud and Drizzle Microphysical Properties retrieved from Ground-based Observations and Validated by Aircraft data during ACE-ENA IOP 푫풎풂풙 ퟔ Radar reflectivity: 풁 = ퟎ 푫 푵풅푫 Challenge is to simultaneously retrieve both cloud and drizzle properties within an MBL cloud layer using radar-lidar observations because radar reflectivity depends on the sixth power of the particle size and can be highly weighted by a few large drizzle drops in a drizzling cloud 3 Wu et al. -
Earth System Science Envst-Ua.340.1 Prof
EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE ENVST-UA.340.1 PROF. RAMPINO Spring 2020 Class meets Tuesday/Thursday, 3:30 to 4:45 PM in Room B07, 45 W. 4th St. Lectures: Prof. Michael R. Rampino (Departments of Biology and Environmental Studies). Office: 1157 Brown Bldg.; Office phone: 212-998-3743; Cell: 718-578-1442; e-mail: [email protected] Office Hours: 1 to 3 PM Tuesdays and Thursdays or contact me for an appointment. Earth System Science examines our current view of planet Earth as a complex system involving interactions among the atmosphere, oceans, solid earth, and life. Emphasis is placed on the dynamics and evolution of these systems over time, and predictions for the future. The subject matter includes observations from space; planetary habitability, the Goldilocks Problem; the Gaia Hypothesis; geophysics and plate tectonics; the rock cycle; the circulation of the oceans and atmosphere; cycles of elements essential for life; the co-evolution of climate and life on Earth. The course will include lectures, discussion and videos. _____________________________________________________________________ REQUIRED READING: 1 1) Skinner, B.J and Murck, B. W. The Blue Planet, 3rd edition. (Wiley, 2011). This book is expensive, and not in the bookstore. There are used copies available on Amazon. If you want to purchase the e-version, that is also OK. 2) Zalasiewicz, J. and Williams, M. The Goldilocks Planet (Oxford, 2012, paper). Order from Amazon. COURSE REQUIREMENTS: The grading in the course will be based on performance in three exams (2 quizzes and final quiz) and homework assignments (There will be homework assignments every week). A great deal of factual information and a number of new concepts will be introduced in this course; it is essential to keep up in the readings and to attend the lectures/discussions. -
7.2 DEVELOPMENT of a METEOROLOGICAL PARTICLE SENSOR for the OBSERVATION of DRIZZLE Richard Lewis* National Weather Service St
7.2 DEVELOPMENT OF A METEOROLOGICAL PARTICLE SENSOR FOR THE OBSERVATION OF DRIZZLE Richard Lewis* National Weather Service Sterling, VA 20166 Stacy G. White Science Applications International Corporation Sterling, VA 20166 1. INTRODUCTION “Very small, numerous, and uniformly dispersed, water drops that may appear to float while The National Weather Service (NWS) and Federal following air currents. Unlike fog droplets, drizzle Aviation Administration (FAA) are jointly participating in a falls to the ground. It usually falls from low Product Improvement Program to improve the capabilities stratus clouds and is frequently accompanied by of the of Automated Surface Observing Systems (ASOS). low visibility and fog. The greatest challenge in the ASOS was to automate the visual elements of the observation; sky conditions, visibility In weather observations, drizzle is classified as and type of weather. Despite achieving some success in (a) “very light”, comprised of scattered drops that this area, limitations in the reporting capabilities of the do not completely wet an exposed surface, ASOS remain. As currently configured, the ASOS uses a regardless of duration; (b) “light,” the rate of fall Precipitation Identifier that can only identify two being from a trace to 0.25 mm per hour: (c) precipitation types, rain and snow. A goal of the Product “moderate,” the rate of fall being 0.25-0.50 mm Improvement program is to replace the current PI sensor per hour:(d) “heavy” the rate of fall being more with one that can identify additional precipitation types of than 0.5 mm per hour. When the precipitation importance to aviation. Highest priority is being given to equals or exceeds 1mm per hour, all or part of implementing capabilities of identifying ice pellets and the precipitation is usually rain; however, true drizzle. -
Introduction to Earth System Science Fall 2016 T and Th at 9:30 – 11:00 (And 1 Lab Section/Week) Davis Hall 534 Professor: Dr
Geography 40: Introduction to Earth System Science Fall 2016 T and Th at 9:30 – 11:00 (and 1 lab section/week) Davis Hall 534 Professor: Dr. Laurel Larsen ([email protected]) 595 McCone Hall Office hrs: Tue 11:00 a.m-1:00 p.m. Graduate Student Instructors: Saalem Adera ([email protected]). 565 McCone Office Hrs: Tue 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Yi Jiao ([email protected]). 598 McCone Office Hrs: Friday 10:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Labs: lab attendance is mandatory. Meet in computer lab at 535 McCone Hall (1) Mon 3-5 p.m. GSI: Saalem Adera (2) Tue 2-4 p.m. GSI: Saalem Adera (3) Wed 2-4 p.m. GSI: Yi Jiao (4) Fri 8:30-10:30 a.m. GSI: Yi Jiao Labs start on the week of August 29. Course website – on b-courses, https://bcourses.berkeley.edu . Lecture slides will be posted on this site the night before the lecture (may be as late as midnight). Required Text: Environmental Geology: An earth systems science approach, 2nd Ed. by D. Merritts, K. Menking, and A. DeWet. Copies will be placed on 2-hr reserve in the Earth Science and Map Library (basement of McCone Hall) Grading (tentative, subject to change): Labs 36% 12 labs Midterm 20% Tuesday, October 18, 2016 in-class Final Exam 30% Exam Group 7: Tuesday, December 13, 3-6 pm Journal article synopsis 4% Due Thursday, November 17, 2016 in class In-class participation 10% PLEASE NOTE: • Taking both the midterm and final is required in order to pass the course. -
Holism in Deep Ecology and Gaia-Theory: a Contribution to Eco-Geological
M. Katičić Holism in Deep Ecology and Gaia-Theory: A Contribution to Eco-Geological... ISSN 1848-0071 UDC 171+179.3=111 Recieved: 2013-02-25 Accepted: 2013-03-25 Original scientific paper HOLISM IN DEEP ECOLOGY AND GAIA-THEORY: A CONTRIBUTION TO ECO-GEOLOGICAL SCIENCE, A PHILOSOPHY OF LIFE OR A NEW AGE STREAM? MARINA KATINIĆ Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb, Croatia e-mail: [email protected] In the second half of 20th century three approaches to phenomenon of life and environmental crisis relying to a holistic method arose: ecosophy that gave impetus to the deep ecology movement, Gaia-hypothesis that evolved into an acceptable scientific theory and gaianism as one of the New Age spiritual streams. All of this approaches have had different methodologies, but came to analogous conclusions on relation man-ecosystem. The goal of the paper is to introduce the three approaches' theoretical and practical outcomes, compare them and evaluate their potency to stranghten responsibility of man towards Earth ecosystem which is a self-regulating whole which humanity is part of. Key words: holism, ecosophy, deep ecology movement, gaia-theory, new age, responsibility. Holizam u dubinskoj ekologiji i teoriji Geje: doprinos ekogeološkoj znanosti, filozofija života ili struja New agea? U drugoj polovici 20. stoljeća pojavila su se tri pristupa fenomenu života i ekološkoj krizi s osloncem u holističkoj metodi: ekozofija koja je dala poticaj razvoju pokreta dubinske ekologije, hipoteza Geje koja se razvila u prihvatljivu znanstvenu teoriju i gajanizam kao jedna od New Age duhovnih struja. Ova su se tri pristupa služila različitim metodama, no došla su do analognih zaključaka o odnosu čovjek-ekosustav. -
ESSENTIALS of METEOROLOGY (7Th Ed.) GLOSSARY
ESSENTIALS OF METEOROLOGY (7th ed.) GLOSSARY Chapter 1 Aerosols Tiny suspended solid particles (dust, smoke, etc.) or liquid droplets that enter the atmosphere from either natural or human (anthropogenic) sources, such as the burning of fossil fuels. Sulfur-containing fossil fuels, such as coal, produce sulfate aerosols. Air density The ratio of the mass of a substance to the volume occupied by it. Air density is usually expressed as g/cm3 or kg/m3. Also See Density. Air pressure The pressure exerted by the mass of air above a given point, usually expressed in millibars (mb), inches of (atmospheric mercury (Hg) or in hectopascals (hPa). pressure) Atmosphere The envelope of gases that surround a planet and are held to it by the planet's gravitational attraction. The earth's atmosphere is mainly nitrogen and oxygen. Carbon dioxide (CO2) A colorless, odorless gas whose concentration is about 0.039 percent (390 ppm) in a volume of air near sea level. It is a selective absorber of infrared radiation and, consequently, it is important in the earth's atmospheric greenhouse effect. Solid CO2 is called dry ice. Climate The accumulation of daily and seasonal weather events over a long period of time. Front The transition zone between two distinct air masses. Hurricane A tropical cyclone having winds in excess of 64 knots (74 mi/hr). Ionosphere An electrified region of the upper atmosphere where fairly large concentrations of ions and free electrons exist. Lapse rate The rate at which an atmospheric variable (usually temperature) decreases with height. (See Environmental lapse rate.) Mesosphere The atmospheric layer between the stratosphere and the thermosphere. -
Earth Science Education As a Key Component of Education for Sustainability
sustainability Review Earth Science Education as a Key Component of Education for Sustainability Clara Vasconcelos 1,* and Nir Orion 2,* 1 Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research (CIIMAR), Science Teaching Unit (UEC) & Department of Geosciences, Environment and Spatial Planning (DGAOT), Faculty of Sciences (FCUP), University of Porto, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal 2 Science Teaching Department, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot 7610001, Israel * Correspondence: [email protected] (C.V.); [email protected] (N.O.); Tel.: +97-289-344-043 (C.V.); +220-402-462 (N.O.) Abstract: Environmental insight has emerged as a new scientific concept which incorporates the understanding that the Earth is made up of interworking subsystems and the acceptance that humans must act in harmony with the Earth’s dynamic balanced cycle. This Earth system competency represents the highest level of knowing and understanding in the geosciences community. Humans have an important role as participative beings in the Earth’s subsystems, and they must therefore acknowledge that life on Earth depends on a geoethically responsible management of the Earth system. Yet, the world is far from achieving sustainable development, making the role of the Earth science education in promoting education for sustainability even more relevant. The Earth system approach to education is designed to be an effective learning tool for the development of the innovative concept of environmental insight. Through a holistic view of planet Earth, students realize that humans have the ability to enjoy a sustainable life on our planet while minimising detrimental environmental impacts. There is growing evidence that citizens value science and need to be informed about Earth system problems such as climate change, resource efficiency, pandemics, sustainable use of water resources, and how to protect bio-geodiversity. -
Literature Review and Scientific Synthesis on the Efficacy of Winter Orographic Cloud Seeding
Statement on the Application of Winter Orographic Cloud Seeding For Water Supply and Energy Production Literature Review and Scientific Synthesis on the Efficacy of Winter Orographic Cloud Seeding A Report to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation January 2015 Prepared by David W. Reynolds CIRES Boulder, Co 1 Technical Memorandum This information is distributed solely for the purpose of pre-dissemination peer review under applicable information quality guidelines. It has not been formally disseminated by the Bureau of Reclamation. It does not represent and should not be construed to represent Reclamation’s determination or policy. As such, the findings and conclusions in this report are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of Reclamation. 2 Statement on the Application of Winter Orographic Cloud Seeding For Water Supply and Energy Production 1.0 Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 5 1.1. Introduction to Winter Orographic Cloud Seeding .......................................................... 5 1.2 Purpose of this Study........................................................................................................ 5 1.3 Relevance and Need for a Reassessment of the Role of Winter Orographic Cloud Seeding to Enhance Water Supplies in the West ........................................................................ 6 1.4 NRC 2003 Report on Critical Issues in Weather Modification – Critical Issues Concerning Winter Orographic -
Earth System Science (EARTHSS) 1
Earth System Science (EARTHSS) 1 Earth System Science (EARTHSS) Courses EARTHSS 1. Introduction to Earth System Science. 4 Units. Covers the origin and evolution of the Earth, its atmosphere, and oceans, from the perspective of biogeochemical cycles, energy use, and human impacts on the Earth system. (II and VA ). EARTHSS 3. Oceanography. 4 Units. Examines circulation of the world oceans and ocean chemistry as it relates to river, hydrothermal vent, and atmospheric inputs. Geological features, the wide variety of biological organisms, and global climate changes, such as greenhouse warming, are also studied. (II, Va) EARTHSS 5. The Atmosphere. 4 Units. The composition and circulation of the atmosphere with a focus on explaining the fundamentals of weather and climate. Topics include solar and terrestrial radiation, clouds, and weather patterns. (II and VA ). EARTHSS 7. Physical Geology. 4 Units. Introduction to Earth materials and processes. Topics include rocks and minerals, plate tectonics, volcanoes, earthquakes, Earth surface processes, Earth resources, geologic time, and Earth history. Laboratory work involves hands-on study of geologic materials, maps, and exercises pertaining to geologic processes. Materials fee. (II and VA ). EARTHSS 15. Introduction to Global Climate Change. 4 Units. Introduction of scientific, technological, environmental, economic, and social aspects underlying the threat and understanding of global climate change. Human and natural drivers of climate. Impacts of climate on natural, managed, and human systems, including their vulnerability and ability to adapt. (II and (VA or VIII) ). EARTHSS 17. Hurricanes, Tsunamis, and Other Catastrophes. 4 Units. Introduction to the basic science and state of predictability of various natural catastrophic events including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, landslides, floods, hurricanes, fires, and asteroid impacts and their interactions and implications with human society in the U.S. -
Evaluation of Satellite Rainfall Estimates for Drought and Flood Monitoring in Mozambique
Remote Sens. 2015, 7, 1758-1776; doi:10.3390/rs70201758 OPEN ACCESS remote sensing ISSN 2072-4292 www.mdpi.com/journal/remotesensing Article Evaluation of Satellite Rainfall Estimates for Drought and Flood Monitoring in Mozambique Carolien Toté 1,*, Domingos Patricio 2, Hendrik Boogaard 3, Raymond van der Wijngaart 3, Elena Tarnavsky 4 and Chris Funk 5 1 Flemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO), Remote Sensing Unit, Boeretang 200, 2400 Mol, Belgium 2 Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia (INAM), Rua de Mukumbura 164, C.P. 256, Maputo, Mozambique; E-Mail: [email protected] 3 Alterra, Wageningen University, PO Box 47, 3708PB Wageningen, The Netherlands; E-Mails: [email protected] (H.B.); [email protected] (R.W.) 4 Department of Meteorology, University of Reading, Earley Gate, PO Box 243, Reading RG6 6BB, UK; E-Mail: [email protected] 5 United States Geological Survey/Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center and the Climate Hazard Group, Geography Department, University of California Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA 93106, USA; E-Mail: [email protected] * Author to whom correspondence should be addressed; E-Mail: [email protected]; Tel.: +32-14-336844; Fax: +32-14-322795. Academic Editor: George P. Petropoulos and Prasad S. Thenkabail Received: 8 August 2014 / Accepted: 29 January 2015 / Published: 5 February 2015 Abstract: Satellite derived rainfall products are useful for drought and flood early warning and overcome the problem of sparse, unevenly distributed and erratic rain gauge observations, provided their accuracy is well known. Mozambique is highly vulnerable to extreme weather events such as major droughts and floods and thus, an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of different rainfall products is valuable.