Hobbies
I have always had many interests. These " hobbies" are what got me going in science.. In my opinion hobbies are an important and fundamental part of living!!
Research Interests
My current interests are mainly directed at the so-called secondary aerosol effect on climate: the possibility that cloud microphysics, hence the climate, may change as a result of disturbances to the CLOUD CONDENSATION NUCLEI.
Models play important role in understanding extreme weather
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Weather is a hot topic here in Interior Alaska and a quick way to get anyone talking. Not a day goesby in winter months without some observations of temperatures, air inversions, or even a mentionthat the sun budged another degree above the horizon.
When it comes to predicting weather events, however, particularly the extreme events — such as harsh winds, impact from massive wildfires or ash resulting from volcanic eruptions — those who work in the field face many challenges in creating models specific for Alaska’s unique environment.
PDF DownloadOne Rocket Launched, Three More to Go
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The first of a four-part rocket experiment successfully launched from Poker Flat Research Range at 1:07 a.m. Thursday morning. The remaining three rockets included in the experiment are scheduled to launch when the weather and aurora conditions are optimal between now and March 23.
Consecutive DUST rockets launch successfully
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Two Improved-Orion sounding rockets were launched in succession from Poker Flat Research Range last night. The first rocket of the DUST project launched at 8:45 p.m. and the second rocket launched at 10:45 p.m. Both rockets flew through Earth's upper atmosphere, reaching altitudes of 62 vertical miles. Their flights lasted nearly 6 minutes each, before landing about 28 miles north of the rocket range.
Three rockets launched early Friday
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The last three rockets of a four-part rocket experiment successfully launched from Poker Flat Research Range early Friday morning. The first rocket of the experiment was launched March 7th, and the final three launched Friday at 2:15 a.m., 4:03 a.m. and 4:42 a.m.
Models play important role in understanding extreme weather
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Weather is a hot topic here in Interior Alaska and a quick way to get anyone talking. Not a day goes by in winter months without some observations of temperatures, air inversions, or even a mention that the sun budged another degree above the horizon.
