Mesoscale Convective Systems Pump Local Evapotranspiration Moisture Upward to Boost Moisture Recycling
Scientists use water vapor tracers incorporated in a climate model to tag moisture from local evapotranspiration and trace their evolution through different processes.
A Water Tracer Tool to Understand the Role of Lateral Flow in Hydrologic Simulations
Scientists develop a water tracer tool in an advanced hydrologic model to understand the importance of modeling lateral flow in hydrologic simulations.
Advancing Climate Predictions With Novel Land Data Assimilation System
Researchers develop new, weakly coupled land data assimilation system to make better climate predictions and projections.
Steven Ghan Selected as Fellow of the American Geophysical Union
Steven Ghan, a climate researcher at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory for more than 25 years, has been elected to the newest class of Fellows of the American Geophysical Union. His efforts transformed the ability for models to simulat
Organonitrates in Atmospheric Particles Vary with Altitude
A tethered balloon system was used at the Southern Great Plains atmospheric observatory in Oklahoma to collect atmospheric particles from ground and aloft levels. Samples were later analyzed for their organic molecular composition.
PNNL Carbon-capture Technology Featured at ACS
A trio of PNNL scientists presented new findings about their research on carbon capture Monday, dominating a session on the topic at the annual meeting of the American Chemical Society.
Dust Matters When It Comes to Rainfall
Small dust particles emitted from the land surface pack an out-sized punch when it comes to influencing rainfall and the water cycle, according to a presentation this week at the American Chemical Society's annual meeting.
Leung to Serve on National Academies' Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate
PNNL researcher tapped to serve on National Academies' Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate
Findings Mark a Significant Step Forward for Geoengineering Studies
A new research approach to geoengineering could potentially be used to limit Earth's warming to a specific target while reducing some of the risks and concerns identified in past studies.