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Supercomputing the Climate

michelleann86 — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:48:51 +0000

Debuting in spring 2010, the NASA Center for Climate Simulation (NCCS) is the new name for a Goddard Space Flight Center organization that has provided supercomputing resources to NASA scientists and engineers for over 25 years.

This is a video I produced to explain weather and climate modeling, and how supercomputers help us understand our changing planet.

More information can be found here and here

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Behind the Scenes with Operation IceBridge

michelleann86 — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:14:29 +0000

In March 2010 I traveled to Thule, Greenland with NASA’s Operation IceBridge. I spent two weeks filming, blogging and photographing the mission. The question I’m asked the most is, “how cold is it really?” Well, it was really, really cold! It ranged from -30F to around freezing but the winds were killer. It was a great experience and this is one video from my time in Thule. Hopefully there will be more to come!

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Science for a Hungry World: Agriculture & Climate Change

michelleann86 — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:27:30 +0000

How will climate change impact agriculture? This episode explores the need for accurate, continuous and accessible data and computer models to track and predict the challenges farmers face as they adjust to a changing climate. [Co-Producer, 2009]

This is the last installment of the Science for a Hungry World series.

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Science for a Hungry World: Water Resources

michelleann86 — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:04:47 +0000

Water plays a crucial role in agriculture and food security. This episode shows how the water cycle works and examines the question of how changes in the water cycle could impact agricultural outputs and the role of irrigation.

This episode was produced by fellow NASA producer, Jen Shoemaker. [Supervising Producer, 2009]

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Science for a Hungry World: Food Security

michelleann86 — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:38:58 +0000

Sponsored by USAID, the Famine Early Warning System Network (FEWS NET) was designed to help governments and aid agencies assess the need for food aid before a famine develops. This episode describes FEWS NET and looks at how FEWS NET uses NASA data to make decisions on the ground. [Producer/Writer/Editor, 2009]

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Science for a Hungry World: Land Cover Land Use Change

michelleann86 — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:38:20 +0000

NASA remote sensing data is used to measure how much land is used for agriculture and where farms are in relation to population density. This episode explores the transition between native vegetation, farms, and cities. Satellites show where land use changes have been most significant. [Producer/Writer/Editor, 2009]

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Science for a Hungry World: NASA’s Partners

michelleann86 — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:37:29 +0000

Satellites can reveal how many fields have been planted and how a crop is growing, providing a way to predict how much of a given commodity will be available at harvest. Governments and aid agencies use this information to help them make informed decisions about food prices, trade, and the possible need for aid long before harvest. [Producer/Editor credit to Jefferson Beck] [Supervising Producer, 2009]

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Science for a Hungry World: Part I

michelleann86 — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:18:21 +0000

NASA satellite remote sensing data provide the world with essential information that enables government organizations to feed the hungry, policymakers to make informed decisions, and aid organizations to provide relief.

This series of videos illustrate the value of the unique perspective gained from space and enforces the need for global agricultural monitoring and accurate forecasting. The six episodes will define the global food system, look at NASA’s role in providing an uninterrupted supply of satellite remote sensing data for agricultural production monitoring, explore the successful partnerships and monitoring tools used to provide an understanding of the global perspective on agriculture, and examine the concepts of land cover and land use change, food security, the availability of water resources, and global agricultural production in a changing climate.

Agriculture is more than growing food and fuel and getting it to market. This first of six episode defines the global food system as an interconnected, dynamic, and complex structure. [Producer/Editor, 2009]

CHECK BACK EACH WEDNESDAY FOR A NEW INSTALLMENT IN THIS SERIES!

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Landsat Image Mosaic of Antarctica

michelleann86 — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 01:23:27 +0000

The Landsat Image Mosaic of Antarctica, or LIMA, provides access to one of the most remote corners of earth. This 5-minute narrated tour of McMurdo Station and the dry valley provides an up-close look at this fascinating landscape. Credit to Lori Perkins for the data visualization, Maria Frostic for writing, Andy Freeberg for production help and Laura Motel for voice over work. [Producer/Editor, 2009]

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