The Etymology of Modern English Vocabulary: A Detailed Analysis
The etymology of modern English vocabulary explores words of native Anglo-Saxon origin, Germanic borrowings, and English elements, examining their characteristics and assimilation into the language. It delves into the ways borrowing occurs, criteria for assimilation, and the distinct layers comprisi
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Is regressive voice assimilation a mirage?
Delve into the discussion on regressive voice assimilation, challenging traditional views of laryngeal phonology. Explore the intricate phonetic cues and contrasts that go beyond Voice Onset Time (VOT), examining the complexities of active [-voice] in voicing languages. Discover the prevalence of re
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NASA Atmosphere Observing System (AOS) Overview
NASA's Atmosphere Observing System (AOS) comprises innovative technologies and instruments to study aerosol, cloud, convection, and precipitation processes. AOS includes the AOS-Storm and AOS-Sky missions, utilizing various sensors like radars, lidars, radiometers, and polarimeters to address key at
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Gas Behavior Review
Review key concepts related to the behavior of gases, including characteristics of gases, properties at standard conditions, the kinetic molecular theory, and factors affecting gas pressure. Test your knowledge with true or false questions and learn about gas compression, gas movement in aerosol can
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Understanding Rinderpest: Symptoms, Transmission, and Host Range
Rinderpest is a viral disease characterized by high fever, lachrymal discharge, inflammation, erosions of the mouth, and diarrhea, leading to death. The disease affects cloven-hoofed animals, with cattle and water buffalo being most susceptible. Transmission occurs through aerosol vectors and ingest
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Understanding Pharmaceutical Aerosols: Components and Advantages
Pharmaceutical aerosols are pressurized systems used for delivering therapeutic active ingredients. They consist of components like propellants, containers, valves, and product concentrate. The use of aerosols offers advantages such as targeted delivery, reduced irritation, and ease of application.
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Aerosol Can Market Current Status and Future Prospects By 2024
Global Aerosol Can Market Breakdown by Application (Personal Care, Household, Automotive & Industrial, Food, Paints, Medical) by Type (Bag-on-valve (BOV), Standard) by Can Type (Steel, Aluminum, Plastic) and by Geography (North America, South America
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Respiratory Health Imaging Studies and Evaluation
Explore a series of informative images showcasing various respiratory health evaluations and studies, including mucociliary clearance, cough clearance measured by gamma scintigraphy, pulmonary deposition of inhaled aerosol therapies, and assessment of fitted filtration efficiency using specialized p
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Aerosol Manufacturers' Association South Africa Overview
The Aerosol Manufacturers' Association (AMA) of South Africa, founded in 1963, aims to improve regulatory and safety standards in the aerosol industry. It conducts activities such as hosting an Annual General Meeting, electing an Executive Committee, and emphasizing on Anti-Trust obligations. AMA st
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Understanding Adenoviruses: Structure, Replication, and Epidemiology
Adenoviruses, known for causing respiratory infections, have at least 41 serotypes categorized into 6 subgenera. Their structure includes 252 capsomeres, 240 hexons, and specific proteins for attachment. The replication involves virus attachment, penetration, uncoating, and transportation of viral D
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GOES-18 Provisional Validation Review and Products Overview
Peer and stakeholder validation review of GOES-18 Group 3 products including land surface temperature, aerosol optical depth, aerosol detection products for dust and smoke, and rain rate/quantitative precipitation estimate. Data presented in non-operational format with discussions on wintertime use
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Chemistry in the Arctic: CHACHA Project Overview
The CHACHA Project is a collaborative research initiative involving six institutions to study Arctic chemistry in relation to sea ice loss and fossil fuel extraction. The team aims to assess how these environmental changes impact halogen, nitrogen, and sulfur chemistry, with a focus on aerosols and
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Light Optical Aerosol Counter (LOAC) Project Overview
Light Optical Aerosol Counter (LOAC) is a project led by Jean-Baptiste Renard in France, involving a collaboration between research institutions, private companies, and the French Space Agency. The LOAC instrument, weighing 1 kg, is used with meteorological balloons to measure concentrations of aero
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History of Chemawa Indian School: Assimilation Efforts and Student Contributions
Chemawa Indian School, established in 1880 in Forest Grove, played a significant role in the federal government's assimilation efforts towards Native American youth. The school later relocated to Salem with the labor of American Indian students. Explore its history through a series of steps includin
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Exploring Aerosol Microphysics and Aqueous Phase Chemistry in Atmospheric Research
This material delves into the study of aerosol microphysics and aqueous phase chemistry in the context of atmospheric research. It discusses topics such as scale-dependencies, obstacles in development, working groups for MUSICA, and the importance of various processes in aerosol modeling. The conten
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Hybrid Variational/Ensemble Data Assimilation for NCEP GFS
Hybrid Variational/Ensemble Data Assimilation combines features from the Ensemble Kalman Filter and Variational assimilation methods to improve the NCEP Global Forecast System. It incorporates ensemble perturbations into the variational cost function, leading to more accurate forecasts. The approach
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Stochastic Coastal Regional Uncertainty Modelling II (SCRUM2) Overview
SCRUM2 project aims to enhance CMEMS through regional/coastal ocean-biogeochemical uncertainty modelling, ensemble consistency verification, probabilistic forecasting, and data assimilation. The research team plans to contribute significant advancements in ensemble techniques and reliability assessm
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Advancements in Chemical Mechanisms for Aerosol Effects in WRF/Chem Model
This study focuses on the development of a new chemical mechanism in the Weather Research and Forecasting with Chemistry (WRF/Chem) model to address the underestimation of carbonaceous aerosols. The RACM/MADE/SOA-VBS mechanism incorporates advancements in gas-phase chemistry and particle parameteriz
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GOES-R ABI Aerosol Detection Product Validation Summary
The GOES-R ABI Aerosol Detection Product (ADP) Validation was conducted by Shobha Kondragunta and Pubu Ciren at the NOAA/NESDIS/STAR workshop in January 2014. The validation process involved testing and validating the ADP product using proxy data at various resolutions for detecting smoke, dust, and
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Vaping Awareness Presentation for South Carolina Department of Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Services
This presentation for the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services focuses on educating educators, schools, and parents about vaping trends, youth vaping dangers, state-specific information, and resources available for parents and professionals. It covers topics such as wha
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Understanding Uncertainties in Direct Radiative Forcing of Aerosols
The uncertainties in the direct radiative forcing of aerosols can be assessed by considering factors such as emissions, lifetime, Mass Absorption Cross Section (MAC), Aerosol Absorption Optical Depth (AAOD), and forcing efficiency. Variations in these factors contribute to the overall uncertainty in
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Analysis of 0802.6Z Data Assimilation and Center Discrepancies
Valid data from JPL was filtered and processed, resulting in the assimilation of all 41889 data points across 14 levels. The assimilated levels were detailed, with specific data points removed and quality control checks applied. Discrepancies in the center location were observed between the analysis
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Advancing Satellite Data Integration for Environmental Analysis
The Joint Center for Satellite Data Assimilation (JCSDA) operates as a multi-agency research center aimed at enhancing the use of satellite data for weather, ocean, climate, and environmental analysis. Organized under key projects like JEDI and CRTM, JCSDA focuses on algorithm development and observ
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Advancements in NOAA's Next-Generation NWP System
Explore the innovative Data Assimilation techniques and the Unified Forecast System for high-resolution regional modeling at NOAA. The suite aims to simplify operational Earth modeling, combining local and global domains, with an emphasis on observation processing, data assimilation, and verificatio
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Advances in Global Data Assimilation at NOAA/NCEP: Radiance Data and Future Developments
Explore the utilization of radiance data in global data assimilation at NOAA/NCEP, focusing on the integration of various satellite instruments like AMSU-A, ATMS, MHS, and more. Recent and upcoming enhancements to the global data assimilation system are discussed, with an emphasis on changes to the
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Assimilation of NPP VIIRS Aerosol Optical Depth Data in Global Model
Preparation and assimilation of aerosol optical depth data from NPP VIIRS into a global aerosol model, including product descriptions, data requirements, processed observations, and conclusions on VIIRS aerosol products. Details on AOT, APSP, SM classification, and environmental data records are cov
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MODIS/VIIRS Atmosphere Discipline Team Session - May 2023, College Park, MD
The MODIS/VIIRS Atmosphere Discipline Team hosted a session in May 2023 at College Park, MD, focusing on various aspects of atmospheric science. The session included presentations on aerosols, clouds, data access, continuity products, and new science products. Speakers discussed topics such as ambie
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Insights on Data Assimilation and Evaluation in Atmospheric Research
This material delves into the pivotal areas of data assimilation and evaluation in atmospheric research, focusing on topics such as multi-scale refinement, meteorology, chemistry synergies, emissions, extreme events, and strategic partnerships. It highlights the significance of effective multi-scale
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Advances in Operational Air Quality Forecasting and Data Assimilation
Key observations and advancements in operational air quality forecasting and data assimilation were highlighted in sessions featuring prominent experts from various organizations like ECMWF/CAMS, GAFIS, NOAA, and ECCC. Topics discussed ranged from progress and challenges in air quality forecasting i
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Exploring Strategies for Coupled 4D-Var Data Assimilation in an Idealised Atmosphere-Ocean Model
This study delves into the exploration of strategies for coupled 4D-Var data assimilation using an idealised atmosphere-ocean model. It discusses the challenges, benefits, and methods involved in transitioning towards coupled data assimilation systems, particularly focusing on the imbalance at the i
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Stratospheric Aerosol Subtyping Confidence and Lidar Ratio Uncertainty
This research delves into the classification confidence of stratospheric aerosol subtypes and possibilities for quantifying uncertainties in lidar ratio estimates due to inaccurate classification. It discusses CALIOP initial aerosol lidar ratios, optical properties of stratospheric aerosol layers, c
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Influence of GHG and Aerosol Forcings on Pacific Decadal Variability in CESM2
The study investigates how greenhouse gas (GHG) and aerosol forcings impact Pacific decadal variability (PDV) through the analysis of CESM2 full-forcing large ensemble data. It explores the influence on the Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO) and North Pacific Gyre Oscillation (NPGO) modes, long-term
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Exploring Coupled Atmosphere-Ocean Data Assimilation Strategies with EnKF
This study explores data assimilation strategies for coupled atmosphere-ocean systems using an Ensemble Kalman Filter (EnKF) and a low-order analogue of the climate system. Motivated by the growing interest in near-term climate predictions, the challenges of interacting slow and fast components of t
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Data Assimilation in Thermoacoustic Instability with Lagrangian Optimization
Thermoacoustic instabilities, a challenge for gas turbine manufacturers, are addressed through a low-order nonlinear thermoacoustic model. The model is discretized with natural acoustic modes, allowing for the quantitative accuracy of the qualitative model through data assimilation with Lagrangian o
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Machine Learning Approach for Satellite Radiance Data Assimilation
This research explores using machine learning as the observation operator for satellite radiance data assimilation, aiming to improve the efficiency of the process. By training the machine learning model with model output and observations, the study investigates reducing the need for a physically-ba
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Understanding Secondary Organic Aerosol Formation from Volatile Chemical Products
This research explores the impacts of volatile chemical products (VCPs) on secondary organic aerosol (SOA) formation. By identifying chemical tracers, assessing VCP contributions, and analyzing VOC emissions in different cities, the study aims to enhance our understanding of air quality and sources
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Advancements in Global Data Assimilation at NOAA/NCEP
Utilizing a range of radiance data sources, NOAA/NCEP has implemented significant upgrades to its Global Data Assimilation System. Recent and upcoming changes focus on improving model levels, introducing new observation errors, and expanding all-sky assimilation capabilities. The future direction in
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Updates on GOES-R Aerosol Optical Depth Validation Activities
Generated proxy data algorithm enhancements for post-launch validation activities were discussed at the GOES-R AWG 2nd Validation Workshop in January 2014. The use of MODIS reflectances as a proxy for ABI to retrieve Aerosol Optical Depth (AOD) was emphasized, along with the importance of AERONET gr
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Near-UV Satellite Observations for Retrieving Aerosol Properties
Near-UV satellite observations offer a valuable method for retrieving aerosol properties, including aerosol optical depth, absorption, layer height, and surface albedo. These observations provide advantages like sensitivity to aerosol properties and negligible gas absorption interference. However, c
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Evolution of GEO-CAPE: Leveraging TEMPO for Atmospheric Observations
The GEO-CAPE mission, defined in the Earth Science Decadal Survey of 2007, aims to provide high-resolution observations from geostationary Earth orbit to monitor North American air and water quality. NASA's TEMPO instrument, selected in November 2012, plays a crucial role in achieving GEO-CAPE's obj
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