Nominations Sought for 2011 NOAA David Johnson Award

Jeff KartAnnouncements, Earth Observation, Original

Image showing a bust of David Johnson. Image Source: National Space Club.

Image showing a bust of David Johnson. Image Source: National Space Club.The NOAA David Johnson Award is presented annually by the National Space Club in honor of the first administrator of what was to become the NOAA National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS). This award is given to young professionals who have developed an innovative application of Earth observation satellite data that is, or could be, used for operational purposes to assess and/or predict atmospheric, oceanic, or terrestrial conditions.

Extreme Weather Theme

Jeff KartExtreme Weather Theme, Original

Image of a lightning bolt

Image of a lightning boltArticles published for Earthzine’s Extreme Weather theme (March 21-June 21, 2011) examine aspects of weather extremes from multiple perspectives. Topics explored include severe flooding, killer tornadoes, cyclones, and record heat waves in various regions of the globe.