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The Bloom Gloom: Monitoring Cyanobacteria in Georgia’s Lakes
Project Team: Georgia Water Resources Team Team Location: University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia Authors: Ike Sari Astuti Bradley Bartelme Shuvankar Ghosh Danielle Haskett Benjamin Page Caren Remillard Simmone Simpson Mentors/Advisors: Dr. Deepak Mishra (University of Georgia) Dr. Susan Wilde (University of Georgia) Past/Other Contributors: Elizabeth Benyshek (DEVELOP) Abstract: The effects of anthropogenic eutrophication are intensified in Georgia’s watersheds due to … Read More
Are They Disappearing? Georgian Bay Wetland Response to Changing Water Levels
Project Team: Great Lakes Climate Team Team Location: NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, Virginia Authors: Janice Maldonado Jaime Emily Adams Lydia Cuker Kathy Currie Lacey Freese Miriam Harris Pamela King Daniel Marx Mentors/Advisors: Dr. Kenton Ross (NASA DEVELOP National Science Advisor) Abstract: Wetlands are considered to be some of the most productive and diverse ecosystems on Earth. The Laurentian Great … Read More
GEO-XI on Storify
Announcing the 11th Plenary of the Group on Earth Observations in Geneva, Switzerland.
11th GEO Plenary to Take Place in Geneva
Moved from Gabon to Switzerland, the GEO-XI Plenary is still scheduled to take place Nov. 13-14. Topics covered in the associated side events include everything from technology development to forest observation and water issues. For on-the-ground coverage, keep your eyes out for a blog from Osha Gray Davidson.
Applying Geospatial Semantic Array Programming for a Reproducible Set of Bioclimatic Indices in Europe
Bioclimate-driven regression analysis is a widely used approach for modelling ecological niches and zonation. Although the bioclimatic complexity of the European continent is high, a particular combination of 12 climatic and topographic covariates was recently found able to reliably reproduce the ecological zoning of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for forest resources assessment at pan-European scale, generating the first fuzzy similarity map of FAO ecozones in Europe.
Connecting with Geoscience Systems: Earth Science Week 2014
Earth Science Week 2014 will focus on the interconnectedness of Earth systems. The international event is celebrated from Oct. 12-18. Opportunities for involvement include student contests, local activities, and a citizen science initiative. Potential participants are encouraged to begin planning now.
Predicting Future Forest Ranges Using Array-based Geospatial Semantic Modelling
Studying the impacts of climate change requires looking at ranges of variables that transect a broad range of sectors. Geospatial Semantic Array Programming (GeoSemAP) offers the potential to help create a cross-discipline vocabulary for discussing data and processes used in geospatial studies. Within this field, the PESETA II project offers an example of how GeoSemAPs can be used to address the ecological challenges associated with a shifting climate.
Get Your Geek On: It’s the GEO Appathon!
Create the next “killer” app to unleash the potential of Earth observation data and win cash prizes.