Earth Sciences

  • Journal Article

    Journal Article

    Geometric Projections of the Sphere and the Spheroid

    Geometric projections have become increasingly important for the purpose of processing geographic (locational) data.

    Dec 31, 1960

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    Report

    Weather Information and Economic Decisions: A Preliminary Report

    This study examines ways in which weather information enters into economic decisions.

    Aug 1, 1960

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    Report

    Calculations of Cloud Electrification Based on a General Charge Separation Mechanism

    A description of a mechanism for selectively transferring charge in clouds in a way that enhances the normal atmospheric electrostatic field.

    Dec 31, 1959

  • Report

    Report

    Thermodynamic Properties of Carbon Dioxide to 24,000°K with Possible Application to the Atmosphere of Venus

    A study of the properties of 100 per cent CO2 (carbon dioxide) in the temperature range of 1000°K to 24,000°K and pressure range of 0.0001 to 100 atmospheres.

    Nov 26, 1958

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    Journal Article

    Report of the Standing Committee on Problems of the Upper Atmosphere, 1951-1952

    The year 1951-1952 has been a significant one in the history of upper-atmosphere research.

    Dec 31, 1952

  • Journal Article

    Journal Article

    Doppler Radar

    This paper contains a discussion of the principle of operation of cw Doppler search radar systems and an analysis of their performance capabilities

    Dec 31, 1948

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    Brian Dolan

    Associate Engineer
    Education Ph.D. in aerospace engineering, University of Cincinnati; B.S. in mechanical and aerospace engineering, SUNY Buffalo

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    Gary Cecchine

    Director, RAND Gulf States Policy Institute; Senior Policy Researcher
    Education Ph.D. in biology and public policy, Georgia Institute of Technology; B.S. in marine science and biology, University of Tampa

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    Joseph C. Chang

    Senior Physical Scientist
    Education PhD in computational science and informatics, George Mason University; MS in meteorology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; BS in atmospheric science, National Taiwan University

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    Swaptik Chowdhury

    Assistant Policy Researcher, RAND; Ph.D. Student, Pardee RAND Graduate School
    Education M.S. in structural engineering (research), Arizona State University; B.Tech. in civil engineering, VIT University, India

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    Chelsea Kolb

    Associate Engineer
    Education PhD in civil and environmental engineering, Carnegie Mellon University; MS in civil and environmental engineering, Carnegie Mellon University; BA in mathematics, College of Saint Benedict; BA in economics, College of Saint Benedict

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    Susan A. Resetar

    Senior Operations Researcher
    Education A.B. in mathematics and economics, Cornell University; M. Eng. in operations research, University of California Berkeley

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