Uncovering the Slow Decay of Steel Cans in Landfills: A Decomposition Timeline
Energy & ResourcesWhen we think of landfills, we often think of a place where garbage goes to rot. But not all materials decompose at the same rate. For example, steel cans are often used to store food and beverages, but how long does it take for them to decompose in a landfill? In this article, we’ll take
Synthetic Tire Decomposition in Landfills: A Closer Look
Energy & ResourcesSynthetic tires are an essential component of modern automobiles. They are made from a complex mixture of materials, including rubber, synthetic polymers, and other chemicals. While these materials make tires durable and long-lasting, they also make them difficult to dispose of. When tires are discarded, they often end up in landfills, where they can take
Efficient Extraction of Tripolar NetCDF Data with Long Coordinates for Earth Science Analysis
Energy & ResourcesNetCDF files are commonly used in Earth science research to store large amounts of data related to climate modeling, atmospheric and oceanic conditions, and other environmental variables. NetCDF files with a tripolar projection are particularly useful for studying the Earth’s climate system because they allow the entire globe to be represented in a single projection.
Challenges in Coordinating DEM Data with Other Remote Sensing Layers in Earth Science
Geology & LandformDigital Elevation Models (DEMs) are widely used in remote sensing and earth science for terrain analysis, hydrologic modeling, and other applications. A DEM is a digital representation of the Earth’s surface created by measuring elevation data at regular intervals and then interpolating between those measurements to create a continuous surface. However, one of the major
Unraveling the Altitude-Related Causes of Biome Anomalies in Africa: An Earthscience Perspective
Weather & ForecastsAfrica is a vast continent with a wide variety of biomes, including deserts, rainforests, savannas, and grasslands. However, some of these biomes exhibit anomalies, such as the presence of rainforests in areas where savannas are expected. These anomalies have puzzled scientists for years, and several factors have been proposed to explain them. One of the
Efficient Retrieval of Surface Values in Hybrid Sigma Coordinate System for Improved Atmosphere Modelling
Modeling & PredictionAtmospheric modeling is a complex process that requires accurate and reliable data. One of the challenges in atmospheric modelling is the use of different coordinate systems to represent atmospheric variables. The hybrid sigma coordinate system is one such system that is widely used in numerical weather prediction models. It is a coordinate system that combines