Mapping Japan’s Air Quality: Gridded Data Reveals Pollution Patterns
Energy & ResourcesAir pollution is a major environmental and public health concern worldwide, and Japan is no exception. In recent years, there has been growing interest in the use of gridded air pollution data to better understand the spatial and temporal patterns of pollution and to inform policy and decision making. Gridded air pollution data refers to
The Paradox of Carbon Dioxide Accumulation in the Upper Atmosphere: Exploring the Science behind its Weight and Movement
General Knowledge & EducationThe Carbon Cycle Before we dive into the science behind the accumulation of carbon dioxide in the upper atmosphere, let’s first understand the carbon cycle. The carbon cycle is the process by which carbon is exchanged between the atmosphere, oceans, land, and living organisms. Carbon is constantly cycling through these different reservoirs in different forms
Visualizing NEXRAD Data in 3D using Python’s Matplotlib: A Guide for Earth Scientists
Software & ProgrammingNEXRAD, or Next Generation Weather Radar, is a network of high-resolution Doppler radar stations used by the National Weather Service to track weather across the United States. The data collected by these radar stations can be incredibly valuable to meteorologists and climatologists, providing detailed information about the movement and intensity of storm systems. One way
Dredging Impacts on Estuary Channel Tides and Water Flow: An Earthscience Study
Water BodiesEstuaries are important ecosystems that are highly productive due to the mixing of freshwater from rivers and saltwater from the ocean. They are also important for navigation and fisheries. Over time, however, estuaries can become shallow due to sedimentation, which can affect water flow and navigation. To maintain navigation channels and improve water flow, estuaries