Early Returns from Four Far-Flung Field Experiments
Offered By: AGU via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore early findings from four groundbreaking NASA-sponsored field experiments in this 36-minute workshop. Discover how these multi-year projects are expanding our understanding of Earth's systems, from coral reefs to Arctic ecosystems. Learn about innovative approaches to capturing our planet's pulse, including seafloor and ice surface elevation mapping, oceanography, and climate-driven changes. Gain insights from the first year of these experiments and preview upcoming reporting opportunities. Hear from experts Franz Meyer, Lynn Russell, Ian Fenty, and Eric Hochberg as they discuss their work on projects such as Ocean Melting Greenland and share their initial observations. Understand the significance of these experiments in filling crucial knowledge gaps about Earth's functioning and their potential impact on future research.
Syllabus
Introduction
About the project
Why the project
Ocean Melting Greenland
Seafloor mapping
Ice surface elevation mapping
Oceanography journal
Next steps
Questions
Taught by
AGU
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