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A GHRSST Level 4 sea surface temperature analysis produced daily on an operational basis at the UK Met Office using optimal interpolation from AVHRR, AATSR, SEVIRI, AMSRE, TMI and in situ sensors. PO.DAAC, through the GHRSST Global Data Assembly Center (http://ghrsst.jpl.nasa.gov) acts as a global distribution node for all GHRSST L4 products in conjunction with the NOAA Longterm Stewardship and Reanalysis Facility (LTSRF; http://ghrsst.nodc.noaa.gov). More information on GHRSST can be found here: http://www.ghrsst-pp.org/.

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As the length of manned space missions increase, requirements to sustain those missions increase proportionately. Daily food supplies require food packaged and sent from earth, preparation mechanisms and waste treatment. The window for food preservation could be 3-5 years. This will require food packaging that provides excellent barriers to water vapor and oxygen, is durable at the processing conditions (retort sterilizing, microwave processing), and has low mass. Storage and disposal of used food packaging becomes a significant issue. Incineration is a reasonable waste treatment strategy, but is incompatible with materials used currently for high barrier packaging, like aluminum foil (which leaves ash). TDA Research, Inc. proposes to develop a multilayer nanocomposite film with superb resistance to permeation by water vapor and oxygen, for use as an extended shelf life food packaging material. We propose to prepare nanocomposites from commercially available packaging plastics and TDA's surface-modified nanoparticles. TDA's nanocomposite research has focused on the design of surface treatments to produce nanoparticles compatible with targeted host polymers. We can form well-dispersed nanocomposites with several packaging plastics and have seen improved barrier properties ? with nanoparticle contents less than 5%. TRL at the end of the Phase II contract will be at Level 5.

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This document is a series of documents meant to support the Valentine Wilderness proposal. The documents include a draft bill, draft letter to the President, a synopsis of the wilderness proposal, and a public hearing analysis.

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The NOAA WAVEWATCH III® hindcast dataset comprises output fields from the monthly WAVEWATCH III® hindcast model runs conducted at the National Centers for Environmental Prediction. Each model run produces a collection of files containing gridded fields comprised of input and mean wave parameters such as the significant wave height, directions, frequencies etc. Once per month, a wave simulation is carried out using restart files from the previous month and forced by hindcast wind products for the entire month. The resulting output data are transferred to NODC on a monthly basis. NODC assembles the series of files into monthly accessions to facilitate archival retention and public access. The fields are encoded in the standard GRIdded Binary version 2 (GRIB2) file format. Wave spectral data summaries are included, as well as detailed spectra at selected locations, in tabular text format. Nine different sets of output fields, corresponding to nine different grids used in the numerical simulations, are included. These include a global grid, as well as regional and coastal grids covering much of the North Atlantic and North Pacific oceans.

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Onemetersquare 1 meter x 1 meter benthic substrate at Rose Atoll, site 31P 14 32.568S, 168 09.417W, between 13 and 14 meters along a permanent transect.

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This data set provides three data files in text format (.txt). Two files contain biomass and above-ground net primary production (ANPP) estimates for two upland meadows with contrasting soil types at the Otradnoe research station of the V.L. Komarov Botanical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences located on the Karelian peninsula 100-km to the north of St. Petersburg, Russia. The third file contains monthly and annual climate data recorded at the study site for the period 1968-1973. Measurements of above- and below-ground live and dead biomass were made at a sandy meadow (OTRS) from 1969 to 1972 and at a loamy meadow (OTRL) from 1969 to 1973. Additional biomass measurements were made at OTRS in June 1972 and at OTRL in May 1973. Monthly N, P, and S content of above-ground live biomass were measured 1969-1971 at OTRS.Revision Notes: Only the documentation for this data set has been modified. The data files have been checked for accuracy and are identical to those originally published in 1996.

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<p>This work will establish ultra-clean chemical purification and isotopic analysis of chromium and manganese in sub-milligram-sized astromaterial samples.  Manganese-chromium isotopic analysis can be used to determine the age of ancient (>4.5 billion year old) dust and rock fragments, as well as for mapping in space and time the distribution of primordial material in the protoplanetary disk, in particular during the early accretion period of asteroids.  This laboratory-based research will be coordinated with our microMill sampling facility and state-of-the art Triton thermal ionization mass spectrometer (TIMS).  This work will develop the high precision analysis processes of ultra small samples of the type that will be returned by robotic and, eventually, human exploration missions to asteroids.  We will also integrate microMill sampling, chemical purification, and TIMS analysis of small targeted regions of larger samples (e.g., core and/or rims of minerals contained in rocks returned from differentiated asteroids, the Moon, and/or possibly ancient rocks from Mars). At the completion of this multi-year project ARES scientists will have well-developed, calibrated, and fully-documented sets of: (1) low blank micro-dissolution vessels and (2) of micro-columns to efficiently purify Mn and Cr from future small returned samples, as well as an ultra-clean workspace to conduct these experiments.  In short, we propose to have all sample procedures and laboratory spaces prepared and tested prior to any future Mission-related sample allocation.  This work will strongly enhance the quality of science results obtained from the tiny particles expected to be returned by robotic, and eventually human, exploration missions.</p>

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This narrative report for Valley City Wetland Management District from July through December of 1975. The report begins by giving a brief introduction to the district, as well as the climatic and habitat conditions, land acquisition program, and system status during the year. The construction and maintenance section discusses construction, maintenance, and wildfires. Habitat management is discussed; topics include croplands, grasslands, wetlands, and easements for waterfowl production. Wildlife including migratory birds and big game animals is also covered. The interpretation and recreation section discusses information and interpretation, recreation, and enforcement. A progress report on field investigations and applied research is also provided. Cooperative programs, items of interest, and safety are discussed. Brief narratives on Tomahawk, Stoney Slough, Sibley Lake, and Hobart Lake National Wildlife Refuges are included. Photographs are attached.

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Bathythermograph data were collected from the TANEY within a 1-mile radius of Ocean Weather Station N (3000N 14000W) and in transit. Data were collected by the United States Coast Guard from 04 June 1970 to 02 July 1970. The platform was equipped and staffed to observe weather and sea conditions. Data were processed by NODC to the NODC standard Universal Bathythermograph Output (UBT) format. Full format description is available from NODC at www.nodc.noaa.gov/General/NODC-Archive/bt.html. The UBT file format is used for temperature-depth profile data obtained using the mechanical bathythermograph (MBT) instrument. The maximum depth of MBT observations is approximately 285 m. Therefore, MBT data are useful only in studying the thermal structure of the upper layers of the ocean. Cruise information, date, position, and time are reported for each observation. The data record comprises pairs of temperature-depth values. Temperature data in this file are recorded at uniform 5 m depth intervals.

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This equipment tests fabric materials for their opacity to lights of visible (400 to 750 nanometers) and combined visible and non-visible (200 to 930 nanometers) wavelengths. The test is a laboratory simulation of observations made through night-vision devices.

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This narrative report cover activities during May August 1947 for Willow Lake, Lords Lake, School Section Lake, Rabb Raab Lake, Cottonwood Lake, Sheyenne Lake, Lake Nettie. Wintering Lake, and Camp Lake National Wildlife Refuges. A brief synopsis of notable activities is included for each refuge. Pictures and NR forms follow.

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This article discusses the habitat, migration, and nesting behavior of Taiga Merlins Falco c. columbarius in Denali National Park. A study was conducted to determine the contaminants found in unhatched merlin eggs. Thirty eggs were analyzed for contaminants. DDE was the most prevalent and significant contaminant found in the eggs.

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This product is similar to AIRX2RET. It is newest products produced using AIRS IR only because the radiometric noise in AMSU channel 4 started to increase significantly (since June 2007). The AIRS Standard Retrieval Product consists of retrieved estimates of cloud and surface properties, plus profiles of retrieved temperature, water vapor, ozone, carbon monoxide and methane. Estimates of the errors associated with these quantities will also be part of the Standard Product. The temperature profile vertical resolution is 28 levels total between 1100 mb and 0.1 mb, while moisture profile is reported at 14 atmospheric layers between 1100 mb and 50 mb. The horizontal resolution is 50 km. An AIRS granule has been set as 6 minutes of data, 30 footprints cross track by 45 lines along track. (The Shortname for this product is AIRS2RET).

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To determine the relative needs of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Federal Highway Administration FHWA was asked to inventory all public access and administrative Service use only roads and parking lots and provide a condition assessment of each. This report summarizes the inventory for Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge.All roads and parking lots were mapped using Trimble GPS units and visually assessed for condition using the RSL method of evaluation developed at Utah State University. A cost estimate for maintenance and construction of roads is provided in the report.

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has the statutory mandate to collect hydrographic data in support of nautical chart compilation for safe navigation and to provide background data for engineers, scientific, and other commercial and industrial activities. Hydrographic survey data primarily consist of water depths, but may also include features (e.g. rocks, wrecks), navigation aids, shoreline identification, and bottom type information. NOAA is responsible for archiving and distributing the source data as described in this metadata record.

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The Coastal Zone Color Scanner Experiment (CZCS) was the first instrument devoted to the measurement of ocean color and flown on a spacecraft. Although other instruments flown on other spacecraft had sensed ocean color, their spectral bands, spatial resolution and dynamic range were optimized for land or meteorological use and had limited sensitivity in this area, whereas in CZCS, every parameter was optimized for use over water to the exclusion of any other type of sensing. CZCS had six spectral bands, four of which were used primarily for ocean color. These were of a 20 nanometer bandwidth centered at 443, 520, 550, and 670 nm. Band 5 had a 100 nm bandwidth centered at 750 nm and a dynamic range more suited to land. Band 6 operated in the 10.5 to 12.5 micrometer region and sensed emitted thermal radiance for derivation of equivalent black body temperature. (This thermal band failed within the first year of the mission, and so was not used in the global processing effort.) Bands 1-4 were preset to view water only and saturated when the IFOV was over most types of land surfaces, or clouds.

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CTD and other data were collected from the VALKIRIYA and other PLATFORMS in support of the Integrated Global Ocean Services System (IGOSS). Data were collected by US DOC; NOAA; Ocean Products Center from 01 February 1991 to 28 February 1991. Parameters include temperature and salinity profiles.

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MODIS (or Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) is a key instrument aboard the Terra (EOS AM) and Aqua (EOS PM) satellites. Terra's orbit around the Earth is timed so that it passes from north to south across the equator in the morning, while Aqua passes south to north over the equator in the afternoon. Terra MODIS and Aqua MODIS are viewing the entire Earth's surface every 1 to 2 days, acquiring data in 36 spectral bands, or groups of wavelengths (see MODIS Technical Specifications). These data will improve our understanding of global dynamics and processes occurring on the land, in the oceans, and in the lower atmosphere. MODIS is playing a vital role in the development of validated, global, interactive Earth system models able to predict global change accurately enough to assist policy makers in making sound decisions concerning the protection of our environment.

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The 2006-07 Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS 2006-07) was a study that was part of the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) program; program data is available since 1980 at . IPEDS 2006-07 (http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/) was a cross-sectional survey designed to collect basic data from all postsecondary institutions in the United States and the other jurisdictions. Key statistics produced from IPEDS 2006-07 allowed the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) to describe the size of one of the nation's largest enterprises--postsecondary education-- in terms of students enrolled, degrees and other awards earned, dollars expended, and staff employed. All Title IV institutions were required to respond to IPEDS (see Section 490 of the Higher Education Amendments of 1992 [P.L. 102-325; 20 U.S.C. � 1070 et seq.]). IPEDS allowed other, non-Title IV institutions to participate on a voluntary basis, but only about 200 elected to respond.