Geoscience Research - American Security

Explore a congressional briefing highlighting the critical role of geoscience research in American national security. Discover how advancements in Earth and space science contribute to keeping the nation safe through expert discussions on geoscience technologies, water resource management, and research at national laboratories. Learn from leading academics and federal lab experts about the intersection of geoscience and national security, including topics such as space weather impacts, atmospheric rivers, flood control, and water security. Gain insights into how basic science investments drive Department of Defense advances and how geospace research directly impacts American security.

Intro
Sandia Addresses National Security Challenges
Security Missions
Dependence on Basic Science Investments
Current Role: Source Physics Experiment
Academic Preparation - Graduate
Academic Preparation - Education
A National Security Expert developed through Basic Science Investments
Geospace Research = American Security
Space is a Rough Neighborhood
Example: Massive Power Outages
Basic Geospace Science Drives DoD Advances: 3 Examples from Personal Experience
F. Martin Ralph, Ph.D.
Flooding on California's Russian River: Role of atmospheric rivers
"CalWater-2015" Field Experiment on Atmospheric Rivers & Aerosols
Forecast-Informed Reservoir Operations A Concept Supporting Water Security Flood Control Ecosystems
There is no "silver bullet"
Key trends and requirements in Geosciences supporting American Water Security: As seen "from the trenches"