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There are several remotely sensed parameters that are used to monitor an ENSO event. Ocean Surface Winds These are measured by a scatterometer. Microwave radiation from the satellite returns a weak signal ... a smooth surface (not so windy). A radiometer measures radiation reflected from Earth's surface. Strong winds with white caps on the ocean reflect back more radiation than do calmer conditions. ...
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Temperature Inversion - Air Pollution: What's the Solution?
Hidden Peak 0" 0" 156" 412" 40F 32F 26F 51 mph 38F Hi: 40F Today's Forecast: Overcast, unseasonably warm, with strong winds. Lo: 33F Access the AirNow PM archives for Salt Lake City, Utah, on January 9, 2004. What AQI level was reached for particulate matter on January 9, 2004? Access the Weather Underground and obtain the weather conditions for ...
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KIWC Newsletter June 1996 VOL.5 (2/4)
This is done using the ecological mixed-seeding method. Approximately 40 willow cuttings, which can survive under strong winds and direct sunlight, are planted in a circle with a diameter of 3 m as a windbreak to protect seedlings of ...
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KIWC Newsletter October 1998 VOL.7 (3/4)
Such a decrease is partly caused by nests falling out of the trees when they are blown by strong winds, or because of the aging of the trees. An accumulated number of 35 volunteer ranger members have so far participated in this survey. As this is truly an interesting and meaningful project, we are determined to continue this ...
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Prevent Fish Kills in Lakes and Ponds
Turnover is usually gradual and not harmful to fish. However, if strong winds, cold fall rains or rapid temperature changes accelerate the turnover process, fish can die as a result of being suddenly ...
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Ocean Alliance - VOYAGE OF THE ODYSSEY - Indian Ocean Logs
At other times, we must face strong winds head on in order to reach our destination, or as is often the case, to keep up ... ." Read more >> Watch the Odyssey report: Real Audio - >28k January 19, 2003 'Addu Atoll' "Due to high winds, the crew sailed into and dropped anchor at Addu atoll this afternoon, a tiny circular string of 27 ...
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Water in the Solar System
Olympus Mons. But it is thick enough to support very strong winds and vast dust storms that on occasion engulf the entire planet for months. Mars' thin ... saltwater remains melted under Europa's crust today. As Europa moves through different parts of Jupiter's strong magnetic field, its own weaker magnetic field changes direction, indicating that the moon has a layer of ...
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Biopiracy
Philippines diseases and insect pests. It was too fragile for the islands strong winds, whereupon plant breeders decided to try an original Taiwan strain that had shown unusual capacity to stand up to winds only to find that it had been all but eliminated by Taiwan farmers as they planted virtually all their ...
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Sequoia photos
Sequoia overlooking the slash left behind by a clearcut. Erosion, soil compaction, and vulnerability to strong winds are the legacy of clearcutting. US Forest Service boundary marker for "Type 1 Redwood Grove" now serves as an epitaph for a fallen giant. Blowdown: The root system of giant sequoias is surprisingly shallow– only ...
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Bicycle Fixation: Very Special Delivery
The temperature can stay below 0 Fahrenheit for days at a time, snow and freezing rain are common, and strong winds are much more frequent than I desire. Although warm clothing (especially mittens, boots, and neoprene face masks) make the weather bearable, the extra layers make the job more difficult to perform. Then, there's traffic. ...
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