Wildfires take toll on Alaskan's health
For Immediate Release
More than six million acres of Alaska were burned in wildfires throughout the summer of 2004. Smoke from those fires created unhealthy breathing conditions for residents spending time outside. However, many people may not be aware that on some smoky days, indoor air conditions also were hazardous.
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For Immediate Release
More than six million acres of Alaska were burned in wildfires throughout the summer of 2004. Smoke from those fires created unhealthy breathing conditions for residents outdoors, and on some smoky days, the air quality indoors also was hazardous.
Program offers undergrads research experience in atmospheric sciences
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Alaska Climate Research Center
This research and service organization focuses on Alaska and polar regions climatology; we archive climatological data for Alaska.
Lidar Research Laboratory
The mission of the Lidar Research Laboratory (LRL) is to support laser radar (lidar) and associated studies of the Arctic atmosphere.
Arctic Facility for Atmospheric Remote Sensing
After recently joining the Atmospheric Sciences Group of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, Professor Kenneth Sassen is in the process of establishing a major new research facility at the Geophysical Institute.
Cloud & Aerosol Physics
Cloud & Aerosol Physics Subgroup studies cloud/aerosol physics and cloud dynamics. The subgroup works on Arctic problems like arctic haze, arctic stratus clouds, and global problems like cloud-radiation feedbacks. For more information on research opportunities in this group, contact one of the faculty listed below.
Atmospheric Chemistry
The Atmospheric Chemistry Subgroup investigates high-latitude chemical reactivity through a combination of field and laboratory studies. The subgroup works closely with the aerosol, radiation, meteorology groups in these studies. The listings below describe some current research foci. Follow the links to investigate these projects further. Interested students should investigate our excellent research and education opportunities.
