Busalacchi quoted in ScienceInsider
March 8, 2011
Tony Busalacchi was quoted in ScienceInsider, March 8, in an article on NASA and the Glory satellite crash….
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Murtugudde keynote speaker at Catastrophe Risk Management Symposium
March 3, 2011
Raghu Murtugudde gave the keynote address on extreme weather and water-food security at the Second International Symposium on Catastrophe Risk Management Climate Change-Implications on Food & Water Security, Grand Copthorne Waterfront, Singapore, March 3-4. The symposium is organized by Nanyang Technological University, Institute of Catastrophe Risk Management….
Murtugudde speaks in India for World Meteorological Day
March 1, 2011
Raghu Murtugudde gave the World Meteorological Day Lecture entitled “Physics to Fish to Fishers: Nature’s Rules and Biological Loopholes.” More than 300 people attended the lecture at the Varaha Mihira Hall, Pune, India including the general public, teachers, and students. …
Busalacchi heavily quoted in national security report
March 1, 2011
Tony Busalacchi was extensively quoted and/or mentioned in the media on the recent National Research Council report “National Security Implications of Climate Change for U.S. Naval Forces” published on March 10. The report identified 3 key challenges to naval operations: (1) major reductions in Arctic sea ice will mean new shipping, oil and gas exploration and other opportunities in the region, (2) expected increases in extreme temperatures, storms and flooding around the globe mean the Navy …
Kalnay selected to NASA Advisory Council’s Science Committee
February 1, 2011
Eugenia Kalnay has been selected as a member of the NASA Advisory Council’s Science Committee. The committee reports to the NASA Administrator and plays a key role in advising NASA on the complex set of programs, management, financial and policy matters before the agency. …
Busalacchi chairs session at American Meteorological Society Meeting
January 23, 2011
At the 91st American Meteorological Society’s Annual Meeting, Tony Busalacchi chaired a Special Session on World Climate Research Program (WCRP); Kayo Ide (AOSC, ESSIC, IPST and CSCAMM) chaired a session on Assimilation of Observations into Models: Hybrid Methods; and Ken Pickering (AOSC) chaired a session on Understanding Lightning’s Role in Atmospheric Chemistry. The meeting was held in Seattle, WA from January 23 to January 27….
ESSIC Journal Publications for 2010
January 1, 2011
Alphabetical listing by author of Faculty and Research Staff paper and journal publications for 2010.
Four ESSIC faculty members receive NASA-GSFC awards
January 1, 2011
Goddard Laboratory for Atmospheres Contractor Awards: Bo Wen Shen, for his outstanding scientific research using global mesoscale model to improve our understanding of physical processes associated with tropical cyclones. Can Li for his outstanding effort and achievement in enriching scientific understanding of East Asian aerosols. The Climate and Radiation Branch awards: Richard Hansell, for his excellent and innovative investigation of longwave properties and radiative …
Newly Funded Research: January 2011
January 1, 2011
Researcher: Russell Dickerson
Grant Sponsor: STMD-Maryland Department of the Environment
Amount: $365,000
Grant Study: “Air Pollution in Maryland – RAMMPP FY2011” …
Dickerson joins NASA AURA Science Team
January 1, 2011
Russ Dickerson is a member of the NASA AURA Science Team – AURA is NASA’s third large Earth Observing System mission and is dedicated to understanding the changing chemistry of our atmosphere. Dickerson is also a member of the NASA Air Quality Applications Science Team which endeavors to optimize the value of Earth Science satellites, suborbital platforms, and models to serve the needs of air quality management. …
