The document summarizes the creation of a GIS system to coordinate environmental cleanup and property transfer efforts at the Volunteer Army Ammunition Plant in Chattanooga, TN. The plant produced over 3 billion pounds of TNT from 1942-1977, leaving widespread soil and groundwater contamination. A multi-agency team was established in 2000 but lacked a unified information system. In 2002, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation began digitizing historical maps and aerial photos into a GIS to identify areas of concern and facilitate data sharing between agencies. This enhanced remediation efforts and allowed over 285 acres to be transferred for redevelopment, saving an estimated $300,000 compared to traditional regulatory processes.
AusCover is a national program that produces standardized remote sensing data products for Australian environments from satellite, airborne, and field data. It has multiple nodes around Australia that focus on different data products and research. AusCover provides remote sensing data, tools, and expertise to support studies of landcover, vegetation structure, fire dynamics, and other environmental monitoring applications.
This document summarizes the Hydrology Project Phase-II being implemented in Himachal Pradesh. The key points are:
1. The project was approved in 2006 for Rs. 49.50 Crore with an implementation period of 6 years, which was later extended by 23 months.
2. The project aims to strengthen hydrological monitoring networks and institutional capacity in Himachal Pradesh. It includes installation of rain gauges, weather stations, piezometers, labs, and data management systems.
3. As of 2014, most of the planned networks have been installed but some equipment procurement and installations are still ongoing. Data is being collected from most stations and shared with other organizations.
Item 2 : Results of the Spectral Soil Data - Needs and capacities questionnairesSoils FAO-GSP
The document discusses incorporating soil spectral data into GLOSIS, the Global Soil Information System. It proposes that data owners would keep their own databases but link them to a network through GLOSIS. This network would provide tools, training, and help improve national and local soil information systems. GLOSIS would adhere to common reference data and lab practices from GLOSOLAN. The system would facilitate quality control and standardization to enable high quality spectral predictions and national reporting. The document asks questions to labs about their current spectral measurement capabilities and interests, and how networks could help them start or improve these measurements.
In computational statistics, algorithms often have specialized implementations that address very specific problems. Every so often, these algorithms are applicable also to other problems than the original ones. Today, interest is growing towards modular and pluggable solutions that enable the repetition and validation of the experiments made by other scientists and allow the exploitation of those algorithms in other contexts. Furthermore, such procedures are requested to be remotely hosted and to “hide” the complexity of the calculations, managed by remote computational infrastructures behind the scenes. For such reasons, the usual solution of supplying modular software libraries containing implementations of algorithms is leaving the place to Web Services accessible through standard protocols and hosting such implementations. The protocols describing the computational capabilities of these Services are more and more elaborate, so that modular workflows can rely on them.
The document discusses the concept of an international reference network for greenhouse gases. It provides context on existing reference networks for essential climate variables and greenhouse gases. NOAA's Global Greenhouse Gas Reference Network is overviewed as an example, noting both its successes and challenges. Key considerations for developing an international greenhouse gas reference network are outlined, including benefits like improved data quality and preservation of knowledge, as well as potential pitfalls like increased overhead. The network could help distinguish highest quality records and support satellite measurements.
NASA is developing technologies to enable routine unmanned aircraft access to the national airspace system. The project is addressing key technical challenges including developing sense and avoid systems to maintain safe separation from other aircraft, standards for ground control stations and communications systems, and a distributed test environment. The project will generate data and analysis through simulations and flight tests to support regulatory approval of unmanned aircraft operations.
Remote geosteering provides consistent supervision more effectively and safely than conventional methods. It allows for 24/7 supervision from offsite locations to make real-time decisions. This improves safety, reduces costs, enhances data flow and communication. Remote geosteering is used for horizontal wells drilled close to reservoir contacts or zones, nighttime supervision, and combining multiple objectives. It involves continuous monitoring, assessing stratigraphic location, optimizing well placement, providing timeline estimates and reports. This standardized approach improves knowledge sharing and reduces costs through centralized resources and reporting.
The document summarizes the creation of a GIS system to coordinate environmental cleanup and property transfer efforts at the Volunteer Army Ammunition Plant in Chattanooga, TN. The plant produced over 3 billion pounds of TNT from 1942-1977, leaving widespread soil and groundwater contamination. A multi-agency team was established in 2000 but lacked a unified information system. In 2002, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation began digitizing historical maps and aerial photos into a GIS to identify areas of concern and facilitate data sharing between agencies. This enhanced remediation efforts and allowed over 285 acres to be transferred for redevelopment, saving an estimated $300,000 compared to traditional regulatory processes.
AusCover is a national program that produces standardized remote sensing data products for Australian environments from satellite, airborne, and field data. It has multiple nodes around Australia that focus on different data products and research. AusCover provides remote sensing data, tools, and expertise to support studies of landcover, vegetation structure, fire dynamics, and other environmental monitoring applications.
This document summarizes the Hydrology Project Phase-II being implemented in Himachal Pradesh. The key points are:
1. The project was approved in 2006 for Rs. 49.50 Crore with an implementation period of 6 years, which was later extended by 23 months.
2. The project aims to strengthen hydrological monitoring networks and institutional capacity in Himachal Pradesh. It includes installation of rain gauges, weather stations, piezometers, labs, and data management systems.
3. As of 2014, most of the planned networks have been installed but some equipment procurement and installations are still ongoing. Data is being collected from most stations and shared with other organizations.
Item 2 : Results of the Spectral Soil Data - Needs and capacities questionnairesSoils FAO-GSP
The document discusses incorporating soil spectral data into GLOSIS, the Global Soil Information System. It proposes that data owners would keep their own databases but link them to a network through GLOSIS. This network would provide tools, training, and help improve national and local soil information systems. GLOSIS would adhere to common reference data and lab practices from GLOSOLAN. The system would facilitate quality control and standardization to enable high quality spectral predictions and national reporting. The document asks questions to labs about their current spectral measurement capabilities and interests, and how networks could help them start or improve these measurements.
In computational statistics, algorithms often have specialized implementations that address very specific problems. Every so often, these algorithms are applicable also to other problems than the original ones. Today, interest is growing towards modular and pluggable solutions that enable the repetition and validation of the experiments made by other scientists and allow the exploitation of those algorithms in other contexts. Furthermore, such procedures are requested to be remotely hosted and to “hide” the complexity of the calculations, managed by remote computational infrastructures behind the scenes. For such reasons, the usual solution of supplying modular software libraries containing implementations of algorithms is leaving the place to Web Services accessible through standard protocols and hosting such implementations. The protocols describing the computational capabilities of these Services are more and more elaborate, so that modular workflows can rely on them.
The document discusses the concept of an international reference network for greenhouse gases. It provides context on existing reference networks for essential climate variables and greenhouse gases. NOAA's Global Greenhouse Gas Reference Network is overviewed as an example, noting both its successes and challenges. Key considerations for developing an international greenhouse gas reference network are outlined, including benefits like improved data quality and preservation of knowledge, as well as potential pitfalls like increased overhead. The network could help distinguish highest quality records and support satellite measurements.
NASA is developing technologies to enable routine unmanned aircraft access to the national airspace system. The project is addressing key technical challenges including developing sense and avoid systems to maintain safe separation from other aircraft, standards for ground control stations and communications systems, and a distributed test environment. The project will generate data and analysis through simulations and flight tests to support regulatory approval of unmanned aircraft operations.
Remote geosteering provides consistent supervision more effectively and safely than conventional methods. It allows for 24/7 supervision from offsite locations to make real-time decisions. This improves safety, reduces costs, enhances data flow and communication. Remote geosteering is used for horizontal wells drilled close to reservoir contacts or zones, nighttime supervision, and combining multiple objectives. It involves continuous monitoring, assessing stratigraphic location, optimizing well placement, providing timeline estimates and reports. This standardized approach improves knowledge sharing and reduces costs through centralized resources and reporting.
This document summarizes the use of infrared spectroscopy to analyze soil properties. It discusses:
1. How infrared spectroscopy can be used to determine key soil properties like mineral composition, organic matter, and particle size from spectral fingerprints.
2. Examples of using portable spectroscopy in the field to map soil erosion and deposition.
3. Lessons learned around standardizing sample preparation and analysis to ensure consistency, and continually improving spectral libraries through collaboration.
Presentation by Scott Taylor, President, Taylor Environmental Services, on the latest changes in environmental regulations for the asphalt industry in California. Taylor is co-chairman of the CalAPA Environmental Committee. Presentation delivered at the CalAPA Spring Asphalt Pavement Conference, held March 20-21, 2019 in Ontario, CA.
The document describes a modular microgravity slosh experiment to test predictions of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) models of upper-stage fuel slosh in microgravity. The experiment uses a free-floating platform inside an aircraft to provide longer durations of microgravity than current testing methods. The platform contains an acrylic tank mimicking a launch vehicle fuel tank that can be launched using an electromagnet and spring system. Data on the tank slosh is acquired using inertial measurement units, cameras, and redundant computer systems to validate CFD models for reducing slosh uncertainty in launch vehicles.
Item 6: Discussion on the Global Spectral Calibration LibrarySoils FAO-GSP
- The document discusses proposals for establishing a global spectral calibration library and soil property estimation service.
- The revised proposal of establishing a federated global spectral calibration library was agreed upon, with the work organized into two stages - the first focusing on the MIR library using KSSL instruments, and the second expanding to other spectral data.
- Key aspects of the revised proposal include the library being hosted as a federated system with data ownership remaining with providers, and the development of a soil property estimation service based on the library and using standard measurement protocols.
The U.S. EPA and ORNL have developed an online calculator called the Radon Vapor Intrusion Screening Levels calculator (RVISL) to provide screening levels for radon isotopes in groundwater, soil gas and indoor air to assist with vapor intrusion risk assessments. The calculator estimates indoor air concentrations from user-entered soil gas or groundwater levels using default attenuation factors, and can calculate risk values. It provides a more accessible alternative to spreadsheets for evaluating radon vapor intrusion risks.
Presentation by Van Troung, Civil Engineer, on "Los Angeles County's Sustainable Roadway Improvement Program." Presentation delivered at the CalAPA Spring Asphalt Pavement Conference, held March 20-21, 2019 in Ontario, CA.
IEEE Young Professionals Webinar on 6/09/2016: NASA GSFC's WISM Radiometer wi...Quenton Bonds, PhD
NASA GSFC is developing a Wideband Instrument for Snow Measurement (WISM) and has teamed up with investigators from the Harris Corp., NASA Glenn Research Center, University of Washington (UWA), Boise State University (BSU), and Nuvotronics Corp. to achieve this task. WISM encompasses a suite of instruments, consisting of a Lidar, Synthetic Aperture Radar and Radiometer, with capability to perform snow parameter measurements across multiple frequency bands. NASA GSFC’s Role in this project is primarily to develop the Radiometer. Therefore, this work presents the prior accomplishments, current status and path forward for GSFC's WISM Radiometer.
2003-12-04 Evaluation of the ASOS Light Scattering NetworkRudolf Husar
The document reports on an evaluation of the Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) light scattering network. It analyzes data from 220 ASOS stations to evaluate the precision and performance of the ASOS visibility sensors. It finds that some stations show excellent correlation between duplicate sensors while others show poorer correlation or significant offsets. It also examines diurnal patterns and the effects of relative humidity on visibility readings.
This document discusses visualizing cloud data from the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) instrument in 3 dimensions. It describes how AIRS measures cloud properties in each 15km field of view, but provides limited information about cloud structure. The document outlines a method for generating 3D cloud representations by assigning each cloud a shape, depth, and horizontal coverage based on AIRS measurements and other data. Color can also be used to represent different cloud properties. Examples of 3D clouds colored by various properties are shown and comparisons are made between older and newer AIRS cloud retrieval versions. The goal is to more fully characterize clouds and enable comparisons between datasets.
This document proposes the development of a Global Soil Spectral Calibration Library and capacity building efforts in soil spectroscopy. It outlines two main objectives:
1) To develop a global spectral calibration library based on mid-infrared spectroscopy (MIR) spectra and consistent reference soil data from countries that volunteer benchmark soil samples. This library would be hosted at the Kenya Soil Survey Library and the Global Soil Partnership.
2) To develop a soil property estimation service using the calibration library to support soil property estimation using MIR spectra. This would include guidelines, standard operating procedures, training modules, and a resource mobilization toolkit to enhance capacity of national soil laboratories in soil spectroscopy. The goals are to improve consistency and
Caltrans Senior Engineer Jacquelyn Wong discusses the use of Environmental Product Declarations on Caltrans asphalt pavement projects. Presentation delivered at the CalAPA Spring Asphalt Pavement Conference, held March 20-21, 2019 in Ontario, CA.
This document discusses improving atmospheric measurements on Ships of Opportunity (SOOP) as part of the Ringo Task 3.2 project. Three SOOP lines - SOOP Tavastland, SOOP Colibri, and SOOP Atlantic Sail - are being equipped with instrumentation to measure atmospheric CO2, CH4, and other greenhouse gases to standards matching the ICOS Atmospheric Thematic Centre. Initial results from SOOP Colibri show data quality matching these standards and capturing gradients and variability not seen in models. Next steps include finalizing the setup on SOOP Tavastland and assessing the added value of these new SOOP measurements for inverse modeling.
When a FILTER makes the difference in continuously answering SPARQL queries ...Shima Zahmatkesh
This document proposes new maintenance policies for refreshing a local replica used to continuously evaluate SPARQL queries over streaming and background linked data when the queries contain a FILTER clause. It introduces the problem, motivates the research question, and hypothesizes that policies focusing on mappings close to the filter threshold will keep the replica fresher. Experimental results show the proposed "Filter Update Policy" outperforms existing policies from state-of-the-art approaches when selectivity is over 60%, and combining it with other policies performs even better. Future work is outlined to broaden the class of supported queries.
The presentation provides an overview on how TERN data infrastructure works. The presentation was part of the Workshop on Approaches to Terrestrial Ecosystem Data Management : from collection to synthesis and beyond which was held on 9th of March 2016 in University of Queensland.
This document summarizes Ireland's transboundary air pollution monitoring network and its relationship with the European Monitoring and Evaluation Programme (EMEP). It discusses the background of EMEP and Ireland's initial air quality monitoring efforts. It then describes the development of Ireland's EMEP-compliant transboundary monitoring network between 2004-2009, which established several Level 1 monitoring sites around Ireland. These sites have automated instrumentation to regularly measure air and precipitation quality and transmit data to a central server. The document outlines ongoing work to maintain and improve the network, including instrument upkeep, data analysis, and developing an online data visualization system to share information.
Backscatter Working Group Software Inter-comparison ProjectRequesting and Co...Giuseppe Masetti
Backscatter mosaics of the seafloor are now routinely produced from multibeam sonar data, and used in a wide range of marine applications. However, significant differences (up to 5 dB) have been observed between the levels of mosaics produced by different software processing a same dataset. This is a major detriment to several possible uses of backscatter mosaics, including quantitative analysis, monitoring seafloor change over time, and combining mosaics. A recently concluded international Backscatter Working Group (BSWG) identified this issue and recommended that “to check the consistency of the processing results provided by various software suites, initiatives promoting comparative tests on common data sets should be encouraged […]”. However, backscatter data processing is a complex (and often proprietary) sequence of steps, so that simply comparing end-results between software does not provide much information as to the root cause of the differences between results.
In order to pinpoint the source(s) of inconsistency between software, it is necessary to understand at which stage(s) of the data processing chain do the differences become substantial. We have invited willing software developers to discuss this framework and collectively adopt a list of intermediate processing steps. We provided a small dataset consisting of various seafloor types surveyed with the same multibeam sonar system, using constant acquisition settings and sea conditions, and have the software developers generate these intermediate processing results, to be eventually compared. If the experiment proves fruitful, we may extend it to more datasets, software and intermediate results. Eventually, software developers may consider making the results from intermediate stages a standard output as well as adhering to a consistent terminology, as advocated by Schimel et al. (2018). To date, the developers of four software (Sonarscope, QPS FMGT, CARIS SIPS, MB Process) have expressed their interest in collaborating on this project.
Sandia National Laboratories is a multi-program laboratory managed by Sandia Corporation for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration. It has over 10,000 employees across multiple sites focused on developing science and technology to meet national security challenges. Specifically, Sandia's Energy & Climate program seeks to make contributions in securing energy systems, improving economic competitiveness and environmental sustainability through research partnerships and initiatives in areas like transportation energy, climate modeling, and stationary power.
MO3.L10 - STATUS OF PRE-LAUNCH ACTIVITIES FOR THE NPOESS COMMUNITY COLLABORAT...grssieee
The document summarizes the status of pre-launch validation activities for the NPP satellite. It discusses that validation teams are continuing work to characterize sensor data records and environmental data records in preparation for post-launch validation. Team leads provide experience from past missions and are working with stakeholders and experts to refine algorithms and calibration. Activities include analysis of test data, preparation of validation tools, and coordination between sensor and data record teams.
This document provides information on DRI (Desert Research Institute) and its applications of UAS (unmanned aircraft systems) research. It discusses DRI's entrepreneurial culture and world-class facilities across multiple campuses in Nevada and Colorado. It then summarizes several of DRI's key areas of research including atmospheric sciences, earth and ecosystem sciences, hydrologic sciences, and various applied research projects utilizing UAS platforms. Specific examples are given on UAS projects related to climate change impacts monitoring, land management assessments, cloud physics research, and potential future directions for UAS applications in areas like cloud seeding, fire research, and agriculture.
This document summarizes the use of infrared spectroscopy to analyze soil properties. It discusses:
1. How infrared spectroscopy can be used to determine key soil properties like mineral composition, organic matter, and particle size from spectral fingerprints.
2. Examples of using portable spectroscopy in the field to map soil erosion and deposition.
3. Lessons learned around standardizing sample preparation and analysis to ensure consistency, and continually improving spectral libraries through collaboration.
Presentation by Scott Taylor, President, Taylor Environmental Services, on the latest changes in environmental regulations for the asphalt industry in California. Taylor is co-chairman of the CalAPA Environmental Committee. Presentation delivered at the CalAPA Spring Asphalt Pavement Conference, held March 20-21, 2019 in Ontario, CA.
The document describes a modular microgravity slosh experiment to test predictions of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) models of upper-stage fuel slosh in microgravity. The experiment uses a free-floating platform inside an aircraft to provide longer durations of microgravity than current testing methods. The platform contains an acrylic tank mimicking a launch vehicle fuel tank that can be launched using an electromagnet and spring system. Data on the tank slosh is acquired using inertial measurement units, cameras, and redundant computer systems to validate CFD models for reducing slosh uncertainty in launch vehicles.
Item 6: Discussion on the Global Spectral Calibration LibrarySoils FAO-GSP
- The document discusses proposals for establishing a global spectral calibration library and soil property estimation service.
- The revised proposal of establishing a federated global spectral calibration library was agreed upon, with the work organized into two stages - the first focusing on the MIR library using KSSL instruments, and the second expanding to other spectral data.
- Key aspects of the revised proposal include the library being hosted as a federated system with data ownership remaining with providers, and the development of a soil property estimation service based on the library and using standard measurement protocols.
The U.S. EPA and ORNL have developed an online calculator called the Radon Vapor Intrusion Screening Levels calculator (RVISL) to provide screening levels for radon isotopes in groundwater, soil gas and indoor air to assist with vapor intrusion risk assessments. The calculator estimates indoor air concentrations from user-entered soil gas or groundwater levels using default attenuation factors, and can calculate risk values. It provides a more accessible alternative to spreadsheets for evaluating radon vapor intrusion risks.
Presentation by Van Troung, Civil Engineer, on "Los Angeles County's Sustainable Roadway Improvement Program." Presentation delivered at the CalAPA Spring Asphalt Pavement Conference, held March 20-21, 2019 in Ontario, CA.
IEEE Young Professionals Webinar on 6/09/2016: NASA GSFC's WISM Radiometer wi...Quenton Bonds, PhD
NASA GSFC is developing a Wideband Instrument for Snow Measurement (WISM) and has teamed up with investigators from the Harris Corp., NASA Glenn Research Center, University of Washington (UWA), Boise State University (BSU), and Nuvotronics Corp. to achieve this task. WISM encompasses a suite of instruments, consisting of a Lidar, Synthetic Aperture Radar and Radiometer, with capability to perform snow parameter measurements across multiple frequency bands. NASA GSFC’s Role in this project is primarily to develop the Radiometer. Therefore, this work presents the prior accomplishments, current status and path forward for GSFC's WISM Radiometer.
2003-12-04 Evaluation of the ASOS Light Scattering NetworkRudolf Husar
The document reports on an evaluation of the Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) light scattering network. It analyzes data from 220 ASOS stations to evaluate the precision and performance of the ASOS visibility sensors. It finds that some stations show excellent correlation between duplicate sensors while others show poorer correlation or significant offsets. It also examines diurnal patterns and the effects of relative humidity on visibility readings.
This document discusses visualizing cloud data from the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) instrument in 3 dimensions. It describes how AIRS measures cloud properties in each 15km field of view, but provides limited information about cloud structure. The document outlines a method for generating 3D cloud representations by assigning each cloud a shape, depth, and horizontal coverage based on AIRS measurements and other data. Color can also be used to represent different cloud properties. Examples of 3D clouds colored by various properties are shown and comparisons are made between older and newer AIRS cloud retrieval versions. The goal is to more fully characterize clouds and enable comparisons between datasets.
This document proposes the development of a Global Soil Spectral Calibration Library and capacity building efforts in soil spectroscopy. It outlines two main objectives:
1) To develop a global spectral calibration library based on mid-infrared spectroscopy (MIR) spectra and consistent reference soil data from countries that volunteer benchmark soil samples. This library would be hosted at the Kenya Soil Survey Library and the Global Soil Partnership.
2) To develop a soil property estimation service using the calibration library to support soil property estimation using MIR spectra. This would include guidelines, standard operating procedures, training modules, and a resource mobilization toolkit to enhance capacity of national soil laboratories in soil spectroscopy. The goals are to improve consistency and
Caltrans Senior Engineer Jacquelyn Wong discusses the use of Environmental Product Declarations on Caltrans asphalt pavement projects. Presentation delivered at the CalAPA Spring Asphalt Pavement Conference, held March 20-21, 2019 in Ontario, CA.
This document discusses improving atmospheric measurements on Ships of Opportunity (SOOP) as part of the Ringo Task 3.2 project. Three SOOP lines - SOOP Tavastland, SOOP Colibri, and SOOP Atlantic Sail - are being equipped with instrumentation to measure atmospheric CO2, CH4, and other greenhouse gases to standards matching the ICOS Atmospheric Thematic Centre. Initial results from SOOP Colibri show data quality matching these standards and capturing gradients and variability not seen in models. Next steps include finalizing the setup on SOOP Tavastland and assessing the added value of these new SOOP measurements for inverse modeling.
When a FILTER makes the difference in continuously answering SPARQL queries ...Shima Zahmatkesh
This document proposes new maintenance policies for refreshing a local replica used to continuously evaluate SPARQL queries over streaming and background linked data when the queries contain a FILTER clause. It introduces the problem, motivates the research question, and hypothesizes that policies focusing on mappings close to the filter threshold will keep the replica fresher. Experimental results show the proposed "Filter Update Policy" outperforms existing policies from state-of-the-art approaches when selectivity is over 60%, and combining it with other policies performs even better. Future work is outlined to broaden the class of supported queries.
The presentation provides an overview on how TERN data infrastructure works. The presentation was part of the Workshop on Approaches to Terrestrial Ecosystem Data Management : from collection to synthesis and beyond which was held on 9th of March 2016 in University of Queensland.
This document summarizes Ireland's transboundary air pollution monitoring network and its relationship with the European Monitoring and Evaluation Programme (EMEP). It discusses the background of EMEP and Ireland's initial air quality monitoring efforts. It then describes the development of Ireland's EMEP-compliant transboundary monitoring network between 2004-2009, which established several Level 1 monitoring sites around Ireland. These sites have automated instrumentation to regularly measure air and precipitation quality and transmit data to a central server. The document outlines ongoing work to maintain and improve the network, including instrument upkeep, data analysis, and developing an online data visualization system to share information.
Backscatter Working Group Software Inter-comparison ProjectRequesting and Co...Giuseppe Masetti
Backscatter mosaics of the seafloor are now routinely produced from multibeam sonar data, and used in a wide range of marine applications. However, significant differences (up to 5 dB) have been observed between the levels of mosaics produced by different software processing a same dataset. This is a major detriment to several possible uses of backscatter mosaics, including quantitative analysis, monitoring seafloor change over time, and combining mosaics. A recently concluded international Backscatter Working Group (BSWG) identified this issue and recommended that “to check the consistency of the processing results provided by various software suites, initiatives promoting comparative tests on common data sets should be encouraged […]”. However, backscatter data processing is a complex (and often proprietary) sequence of steps, so that simply comparing end-results between software does not provide much information as to the root cause of the differences between results.
In order to pinpoint the source(s) of inconsistency between software, it is necessary to understand at which stage(s) of the data processing chain do the differences become substantial. We have invited willing software developers to discuss this framework and collectively adopt a list of intermediate processing steps. We provided a small dataset consisting of various seafloor types surveyed with the same multibeam sonar system, using constant acquisition settings and sea conditions, and have the software developers generate these intermediate processing results, to be eventually compared. If the experiment proves fruitful, we may extend it to more datasets, software and intermediate results. Eventually, software developers may consider making the results from intermediate stages a standard output as well as adhering to a consistent terminology, as advocated by Schimel et al. (2018). To date, the developers of four software (Sonarscope, QPS FMGT, CARIS SIPS, MB Process) have expressed their interest in collaborating on this project.
Sandia National Laboratories is a multi-program laboratory managed by Sandia Corporation for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration. It has over 10,000 employees across multiple sites focused on developing science and technology to meet national security challenges. Specifically, Sandia's Energy & Climate program seeks to make contributions in securing energy systems, improving economic competitiveness and environmental sustainability through research partnerships and initiatives in areas like transportation energy, climate modeling, and stationary power.
MO3.L10 - STATUS OF PRE-LAUNCH ACTIVITIES FOR THE NPOESS COMMUNITY COLLABORAT...grssieee
The document summarizes the status of pre-launch validation activities for the NPP satellite. It discusses that validation teams are continuing work to characterize sensor data records and environmental data records in preparation for post-launch validation. Team leads provide experience from past missions and are working with stakeholders and experts to refine algorithms and calibration. Activities include analysis of test data, preparation of validation tools, and coordination between sensor and data record teams.
This document provides information on DRI (Desert Research Institute) and its applications of UAS (unmanned aircraft systems) research. It discusses DRI's entrepreneurial culture and world-class facilities across multiple campuses in Nevada and Colorado. It then summarizes several of DRI's key areas of research including atmospheric sciences, earth and ecosystem sciences, hydrologic sciences, and various applied research projects utilizing UAS platforms. Specific examples are given on UAS projects related to climate change impacts monitoring, land management assessments, cloud physics research, and potential future directions for UAS applications in areas like cloud seeding, fire research, and agriculture.
The document discusses the importance of implementing safety requirements early in program development. Requirements related to orbital debris, mishaps, and human rating must be traced from higher-level documents down to implementation at lower levels. Conducting an applicability study can help determine which requirements apply at each level. Implementing requirements early through this process can reduce costs and risks and help ensure mission success. The NASA Office of Safety and Mission Assurance oversees requirement development and helps with requirement traceability.
IDGA is excited to announce registration is now open for the 7th Annual Military Radar Summit – the premier military radar community event of the year! We had an excellent turnout last year and are building on this success through innovative sessions and speakers for 2014.
This year’s event is on the “business of radars” that seeks to bridge gaps between DOD, US Government, OEM’s, subcontractors, academia, and businesses of all sizes. It provides a forum for radar stakeholders to look to the future of military radar while examining projects aimed at prolonging the lives of current US military radars.
In today's fast paced and digital world, many in government are looking to the cloud as a means to transform their agency. The cloud allows us to easily collaborate, share resources, receive on demand computing power, and change the way we deliver services to citizens. With the cloud, this all can be done faster and more efficiently than ever before.
This presentation was given by the Industry Co-Chair of the CASA UASSC at the AAUS "RPAS in Australian Skies Conference", June 2017.
It provides a refresher on CASA UAS Standards Sub-Committee Roadmap approach alongside a better methods for identifying the intrinsic Air Risk for use in the JARUS SORA, (proposed by Dr Aaron McFadyen from QUT) alongside more detail on some of the challenges embedded within CNPC expectations, particularly in reference to separation distances and ATC intervention.
The Collaboration of Oak Ridge, Argonne, and Livermore (CORAL) was established in 2014 to jointly procure new high-performance computing systems for three US National Laboratories. CORAL issued a single request for proposals and selected two architecturally diverse systems - Summit for Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Sierra for Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Both Summit and Sierra will utilize IBM Power processors and NVIDIA Volta GPUs, delivering at least a 5-7 times performance increase over the current systems to support national security and scientific research.
Chris Robertson has over 8 years of experience in subsea engineering. He is currently a SURF Engineer at Cronus Technologies where he manages subsea integrity and intervention operations for Freeport McMoRan's Gulf of Mexico facilities. Previously, he was a Subsea Controls Engineer at Wood Group Kenny where he led multiple subsea development projects in the Gulf of Mexico for Anadarko Petroleum, including serving as the controls lead for the seven well Lucius field. Robertson has extensive experience in subsea controls testing, installation, and commissioning. He is proficient in several subsea operations and holds certifications in offshore safety.
Lutes, C.C “Radon Methods for Vapor Intrusion Sites: What, Where, When, How, and Why” Presented at EPA Workshop on: Indicators, Tracers and Surrogates (ITS) for Chlorinated Vapor Intrusion (CVI) – Pursuing Additional Observations at AEHS East Coast Conference, October 16, 2018.
[10/6/15, 9:34:23 AM] Amy Sesol: Check out the NEDAS Toronto presentations from September 29th at 2nd Floor events. These presentations discuss the trends, challenges and development of in-building wireless solutions. Some key presentations include: Cellular Capacity in Crisis! The Evolution of Airport Communications and the Demand for Technology and Bandwidth, Business Model Trends, Stepping through and In-Building Project Lifecycle, and more!
[10/6/15, 9:38:03 AM] Amy Sesol: NEDAS photo presentations: In case you missed it, check out the photo highlight form the NEDAS Toronto Workshops & Social event on September 29th at 2nd Floor Events. The event had well attended discussions which provided specific insight into the in-building wireless community, followed by a cocktail reception to network, interact and grow with the over 125+ attendees.
Awea webinar-leading with lidars lessons on the business of remote sensingGreg Shambo
Remote sensing using lidars has entered the mainstream in wind energy. They’re either being co-located with met masts or replacing them. But what are the drivers of this technology evolution? And how can you leverage them while minimizing risk and cost and increasing efficiency? In this webinar, we’ll cover:
•Why organizations are shifting to lidars
•The current environment – opportunities, challenges, and risks
•Tips and advice for leveraging lidars for development and operations
•Emerging applications for lidar remote sensing
•Inside advice from an early lidar adopter
Speakers from Pattern Development, CFARS, and Leosphere will lead us for this timely, demystifying webinar, sponsored by Leosphere, a Vaisala company.
Greg Shambo
Weather Business Area Manager
Renewable Energy | North America Leosphere, a Vaisala company
Phillip Hurlbut
Meteorologist / Data Analyst
Pattern Development
Philippe Pontbriand
Energy Resources Director
Renewable Energy Systems Americas, Inc.
This document provides a summary of Marathon Oil UK's Dropped Object Prevention (DROPS) program. It discusses how Brae organization developed awareness of DROPS risks through incident reports. It outlines Marathon's overarching dropped object management standard operating procedure (SOP 715) that defines expectations around proactive, dynamic, and static DROPS measures. Proactive measures discussed include module safety audits, training, and hazard identification. Dynamic controls address working at heights, lifting, and cranes. Static controls involve integrity inspections, engineering specifications, and reliability monitoring. The document evaluates progress made in identifying potential drop hazards and adopting industry best practices. It recommends next steps like platform manager responsibility and continued training.
H. Frank Grainger II has over eight years of experience as an environmental professional specializing in air and water assessment and sampling, wetland delineation, and plant identification. He has worked for Arcadis since 2009 conducting various environmental monitoring, testing, and sampling projects for government agencies and industrial clients. Some of his responsibilities have included water and soil sampling, metrology quality assurance laboratory support, and characterizing potential cross-media transfers of materials like coal ash. He holds professional qualifications in metrology laboratory verification and various health and safety certifications.
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2. 2
Project Context
DELWP
Remotely Piloted
Aircraft System
(RPAS)
Trial
CASA
RPAS
regulations
Flight Safety
Foundation
Basic Aviation
Risk Standard
(BARS)
Operators
Mission
Planning &
field testing
Data
Management
& Integration
(privacy)
Legal &
procurement
framework
To investigate the use of emerging
technologies such as unmanned aerial
vehicles (UAVs) or Remotely Piloted
Aircraft Systems (RPAS) for planned burn
surveillance and other land management
operations.
The RPAS Project Team completed a 12
week trial in July 2016, in partnership with
WorleyParsons, Lockheed Martin and
CASA.
3. 3
DELWP RPAS Operations
• Coastal Monitoring – Point Nepean / Portsea
Photogrammetry
and Topographic
LiDAR
4. 4
DELWP RPAS Operations
• Koala Counting – Mt Eccles
Thermal Imagery used to
detect Koala’s in tree canopy
5. 5
During November and December 2016, DELWP engaged 3FB Aerworx to
conduct missions over four planned burns across the state.
The objectives of these missions included:
• Provide real-time Infra-red (IR) imagery
• Provide monitoring of burn area at night for situational awareness
• Gather data for post burn mapping imagery to create photomosaic imagery
• Use live video stream with colour visible and infrared spectrum
• Gather mapping data of both pre and post burn condition for further burn analysis
Planned Burn Operations – Spring 2016
FLIR Data – Barwon Downs High Res Still Imagery - Wedderburn
6. 6
Two RPAS Projects
400ft
• Above 400ft
• beyond VLOS
• up to 8 hours aloft
• at night
2. PANEL OF PROVIDERS
• up to 400ft
• within VLOS
• up to 1 hr aloft
1. WORLEY PARSONS/Lockheed Martin
12-week Trial
8. 8
Barriers to Introduction
• Civil Aviation Safety Authority
• Application process delays not suitable for response operations
• The Department is pushing for changes through the Senate Enquiry
• Internally
• Cost. Traditional aircraft still cheaper for many applications
• Awareness of capability
• Resistance to change
• Externally
• Operators not delivering on promises, has negative effect on change
management
9. 9
Where to from here
• Increase use internally
• market the capability
• Trial the capability of long endurance, high altitude RPAS
• Secure funds for further trial and research projects
• bushfire risk monitoring
• hazardous tree detection
• Continue to pressure CASA to process applications faster, and for
sensible reform for State Government use.