The Arctic Observing Network
The Arctic Observing Network

Author: Thomas R. Calahan

Publisher: Nova Science Publishers

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781606928479

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In April 2007 the US Interagency Research Policy Committee (IARPC) called for the development of an Arctic Observing Network (AON) to understand the causes and consequences of Arctic change. Under the joint leadership of NOAA and NSF, Committee staff prepared Arctic Observing Network (AON): Toward a US Contribution to Pan-Arctic Observing, a summary of ongoing and future Federal Arctic observing activities with a strategy for enhanced co-ordination and integration of these activities. This document constitutes the biennial update of the US Arctic Research Plan, focusing on observing needs. Enhanced co-ordination and integration of observing activities, and data and information management, will enable the agencies to respond with increased agility to the science questions posed by the Study of Environmental Arctic Change (SEARCH) program: m1 Is the Arctic system moving to a new state? 2 To what extent is the Arctic system predictable, i.e., what are the potential accuracies and/or uncertainties in predictions of relevant Arctic variables over different time scales? 3To what extent can recent and ongoing climate changes be attributed to anthropogenic forcing rather than to natural modes of variability? 4 What is the direction and relative importance of system feedbacks? 5 How are terrestrial and marine ecosystems and ecosystem services affected by environmental change and its interactions with human activities? 6 How do cultural and socio-economic systems interact with Arctic environmental change? 7 What are the most consequential links between the Arctic and Earth systems?

Integrating Multiscale Observations of U.S. Waters
Integrating Multiscale Observations of U.S. Waters

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2008-04-16

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 0309177901

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Water is essential to life for humans and their food crops, and for ecosystems. Effective water management requires tracking the inflow, outflow, quantity and quality of ground-water and surface water, much like balancing a bank account. Currently, networks of ground-based instruments measure these in individual locations, while airborne and satellite sensors measure them over larger areas. Recent technological innovations offer unprecedented possibilities to integrate space, air, and land observations to advance water science and guide management decisions. This book concludes that in order to realize the potential of integrated data, agencies, universities, and the private sector must work together to develop new kinds of sensors, test them in field studies, and help users to apply this information to real problems.

The Global Cryosphere
The Global Cryosphere

Author: Roger G. Barry

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2022-05-05

Total Pages: 587

ISBN-13: 1108487556

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A comprehensive account of all components of the Earth's cryosphere, including their past characteristics, and future states.

Advances in Biosensors Vol.1, b/w
Advances in Biosensors Vol.1, b/w

Author: Sergey Yurish

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2017-07-04

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 8469734679

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Every research and development in biosensors (as well as in any other research fields) is started from a state-of-the-art review. Such review is one of the most labor- and time-consuming parts of research, especially in high echnological areas as biosensors and chemical sensors. It is strongly necessary to take into account and reflect in the review the current stage of development, including existing sensing principles, methods of measurements, technologies and existing devices. Many PhD students and researchers working in the same area must make (and do it)the same type of work. A researcher must find appropriate references, to read it and make a critical analysis to determine what was done well before and what was not solved till now, and determine and formulate his future scientific aim and objectives. To help researchers save time and taxpayers money, we have started to publish 'Advances in Biosensors: Reviews' Book Series. The 1st volume contains 7 chapters written by 14 authors from 9 countries.

Future Science Opportunities in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean
Future Science Opportunities in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2011-12-28

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 0309214696

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Antarctica and the surrounding Southern Ocean remains one of the world's last frontiers. Covering nearly 14 million km² (an area approximately 1.4 times the size of the United States), Antarctica is the coldest, driest, highest, and windiest continent on Earth. While it is challenging to live and work in this extreme environment, this region offers many opportunities for scientific research. Ever since the first humans set foot on Antarctica a little more than a century ago, the discoveries made there have advanced our scientific knowledge of the region, the world, and the Universe-but there is still much more to learn. However, conducting scientific research in the harsh environmental conditions of Antarctica is profoundly challenging. Substantial resources are needed to establish and maintain the infrastructure needed to provide heat, light, transportation, and drinking water, while at the same time minimizing pollution of the environment and ensuring the safety of researchers. Future Science Opportunities in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean suggests actions for the United States to achieve success for the next generation of Antarctic and Southern Ocean science. The report highlights important areas of research by encapsulating each into a single, overarching question. The questions fall into two broad themes: (1) those related to global change, and (2) those related to fundamental discoveries. In addition, the report identified key science questions that will drive research in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean in coming decades, and highlighted opportunities to be leveraged to sustain and improve the U.S. research efforts in the region.