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Dust-Emission Monitoring in the Southwest United States

Dust-Emission Monitoring in the Southwest United States-Yearly Differences Related to Climatic Variability

Dust emission in the Southwest United States is a concern with respect to soil loss and its effect on air quality, as well as on human health and safety. more...

Use of Airborne Remote Sensing to Map and Monitor Coral Reefs

Use of Airborne Remote Sensing to Map and Monitor Coral Reefs

Western Region Geography is using remotely sensed imaging to help map and study coral reef environments more...

Cordillera Azul National Park, Peru

Cordillera Azul National Park, Peru

The Cordillera Azul National Park project is a multiyear, multiparty collaborative research project for developing analytical tools and models to facilitate the design and management of protected areas for conservation. Researchers are building tools and models to study the efficiency of management activities in the park. more...

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