Posted on May 29, 2024 (Updated on July 12, 2025)
Amplitude scaling in seismic inversion
Modeling & PredictionSeismic Inversion: Why Getting the Amplitudes Right Matters (A Lot) So, you’re diving into seismic inversion, huh? It’s a powerful technique – basically, we’re turning those wiggly seismic lines into a detailed picture of what’s happening underground. Think of it as translating seismic data into a language geoscientists can really understand, revealing rock properties like
Posted on May 26, 2024 (Updated on July 13, 2025)
Vertical Distribution of Outgoing Longwave Radiation in the Earth’s Atmosphere
Modeling & PredictionThe Invisible Ascent: Understanding How Earth Breathes Out Heat Think of Earth’s climate as a giant, delicate balancing act. We’re constantly absorbing energy from the sun, but we’re also constantly shedding it back into space as outgoing longwave radiation (OLR). You can think of OLR as the Earth “breathing out” heat. It’s how our planet
Posted on May 26, 2024 (Updated on July 13, 2025)
Why has the average low for the hottest months in Clearwater Florida about 5 degrees higher than the historical average?
Modeling & PredictionClearwater Heats Up: Why Are Summer Nights Getting Seriously Warmer? Okay, Clearwater, let’s talk. Have you noticed it’s not just the days that are scorching lately? Those summer nights? Whew! They’re stickier, sweatier, and just plain hotter than they used to be. We’re not just imagining things. The average low temperatures in July and August
Posted on May 25, 2024 (Updated on July 13, 2025)
Exploring the Contrast between Linear and Nonlinear Approaches in Seismic Inversion
Modeling & PredictionDiving Deep: Linear vs. Nonlinear Seismic Inversion – What’s the Real Difference? Seismic inversion. Sounds complicated, right? Well, it kind of is, but stick with me. Think of it as turning blurry ultrasound images into a clear picture of what’s going on deep beneath the Earth’s surface. We’re talking about figuring out what kinds of
Posted on May 19, 2024 (Updated on July 13, 2025)
Optimizing Tropical Cyclone Simulations through Frequent Radiation Parametrization Updates
Modeling & PredictionCracking the Code: How More Frequent Weather Updates Could Tame Monster Storms Hurricanes, typhoons, cyclones – whatever you call them, these tropical cyclones are some of the most terrifying forces of nature. Getting their forecasts right isn’t just about knowing if you need an umbrella; it’s about saving lives and protecting communities. So, how do
Posted on May 19, 2024 (Updated on July 13, 2025)
Is evapotransporation accounted for in climate models?
Modeling & PredictionSo, Do Climate Models Actually Think About Evapotranspiration? Evapotranspiration (ET) – it’s a mouthful, I know! But stick with me, because it’s basically how water moves from the ground and plants back into the air. Think of it as the Earth breathing. Evaporation pulls moisture from the soil, and plants “transpire,” releasing water vapor, just