Scientific Theme: Advanced Modeling and Observing Systems
Scientific Theme: Advanced Modeling and Observing Systems
Scientific Theme: Advanced Modeling and Observing Systems
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Table of Contents<br />
Letter from the Director ............................................................................................................................... iii<br />
Executive Summary <strong>and</strong> Research Highlights .............................................................................................. 1<br />
CIRES in 2006-2007 ..................................................................................................................................... 6<br />
Administration <strong>and</strong> Funding ..................................................................................................................... 6<br />
Contributions to NOAA‘s Strategic Vision ............................................................................................ 11<br />
Creating a Dynamic Research Environment ........................................................................................... 13<br />
<strong>Theme</strong> Reports ............................................................................................................................................ 19<br />
<strong>Scientific</strong> <strong>Theme</strong>: ADVANCED MODELING AND OBSERVING SYSTEMS .................................. 19<br />
<strong>Scientific</strong> <strong>Theme</strong>: CLIMATE SYSTEM VARIABILITY...................................................................... 44<br />
<strong>Scientific</strong> <strong>Theme</strong>: GEODYNAMICS ..................................................................................................... 68<br />
<strong>Scientific</strong> <strong>Theme</strong>: PLANETARY METABOLISM ................................................................................ 84<br />
<strong>Scientific</strong> <strong>Theme</strong>: REGIONAL PROCESSES ....................................................................................... 88<br />
Complementary Research ......................................................................................................................... 103<br />
Faculty Fellows Research ..................................................................................................................... 103<br />
Education <strong>and</strong> Outreach Program ......................................................................................................... 129<br />
CIRES‘ <strong>Scientific</strong> Centers .................................................................................................................... 131<br />
Innovative Research Program ............................................................................................................... 141<br />
CIRES Visiting Fellows ....................................................................................................................... 153<br />
Appendices................................................................................................................................................ 157<br />
Governance <strong>and</strong> Management .............................................................................................................. 157<br />
Student Diversity Programs .................................................................................................................. 161<br />
Personnel Demographics ...................................................................................................................... 162<br />
Publications from Calendar Year 2006 ................................................................................................. 163<br />
Refereed Publications Published during Calendar Year 2006 ......................................................... 163<br />
Non-Refereed Publications Published during Calendar Year 2006 ................................................. 188<br />
Refereed Journals in which CIRES Scientists Published in 2006 .................................................... 197<br />
Honors <strong>and</strong> Awards: Calendar Year 2006 ............................................................................................ 199<br />
Service: Calendar Year 2006 ................................................................................................................ 203<br />
Acronyms <strong>and</strong> Abbreviations ............................................................................................................... 207<br />
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