Flow Variations Induced by Dam Operations Alter Nutrient Cycling in a River Corridor
Understanding the fundamental relationships between river flow, water exchange, and nutrient cycling can inform ecosystem effects of river regulation.
Probing Uncertainties in Modeling Deciduous Forests
A team of researchers led by scientists from PNNL simulated carbon cycling and community composition during 100 years of forest regrowth following disturbance.
A Flexible, Robust, High-Performance Data System for the GCAM Model
A new data system—gcamdata—with its robust, clear, and easy-to-use application, was developed to be applied to a variety of Global Change Assessment Model scenarios.
Quantifying Decision Uncertainty in Water Management via a Coupled Agent-Based Model
Agent-based models of water resource management can include the interaction between human-engineered systems and natural processes
A Crop Yield Change Emulator for Use in GCAM and Similar Models: Persephone v1.0
Research software aims to formulate an accurate way to explore feedbacks among socioeconomics, Earth system changes, and crop yield changes
Probabilistic Projections of Sea-Level Rise and Global Mean Temperature using Hector
Scientists are exploring ways to derive more accurate predictions that can help with preparations for changing sea levels
Xiao-Ying Yu Invited to Editorial Board of Atmosphere
Dr. Xiao-Ying Yu, a physical chemist at PNNL, was recently invited to join the editorial board of Atmosphere, an international peer-reviewed journal that publishes work related to—you guessed it—the atmosphere.
Considering Irrigation Improves Simulated Mesoscale Convective Systems and Low-Level Jets
Regional climate models reveal irrigation’s role in strong precipitation and low-level winds across the Central United States.
A Warmer Climate Delays Seasonal Rainfall Over Land
Scientists discovered that a warming climate delays monsoonal rain, but only over land.