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Lamont Weekly Report – January 7, 2005

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR
P.O. Box 1000, 61 Route 9W Palisades, New York 10964

<> REPORT SUMMARY <>

– Recent Grant Awards –
– Recent Publications –
– Recent New Hires –
– Current B & G Projects –
– Letter from the Director –
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<> RECENT GRANT AWARDS
For the period 11/1/2004 - 11/30/2004

Biscaye, P., Collaborative research magnetic properties of Greenland and Antarctic ice cores, NSF.

Cane, M., CICAR - M.A. Program in climate and society. Proposal for student financial aid 2004-2005, NOAA.

Chayes, D., Collaborative research - an engineering study for a cabled observatory on the Beaufort shelf, NSF.

Chen, D., CICAR - Describing, understanding and predicting oceanic precipitation variations associated with tropical Atlantic variability and the North Atlantic oscillation, NOAA

Cormier, M. Testing models of magma movement along the East Pacific rise using combined geodetic and numerical experiments, NSF.

Khatiwala, S., Accelerated dynamical spin up of ocean general circulation models.

Kim, W.Y., Motion monitoring of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge "Parsons.

McGillis, W., CICAR: Atmospheric and coastal ocean CO2 measurement platform-sabsoon, NOAA.

Subramaniam, A., Mapping dissolved organic carbon in eastern U.S. coastal waters using ocean color satellite data, NASA.

Thomson, M. Malaria early warning system in Eritrea. Camp Dresser


<> RECENT PUBLICATIONS
(The following list is derived from the Lamont Publications Database which identifies all publications that hold a Lamont contribution number, thereby qualifying the publications as a Lamont paper).

Asimow, P.D. and J. Longhi. The significance of multiple saturation points in the context of polybaric near-fractional melting; Journal of Petrology, v. 45, no. 12, pp. 2349-2367, December, 2004.

Broecker, W., S. Barker, E. Clark, I. Hajdas, G. Bonani, and L. Stott. Ventilation of the glacial deep Pacific Ocean; Science, vol. 306, no. 5699, pp. 1169-1172, November 12, 2004.

Caplow, T., P. Schlosser, and D.T. Ho. Tracer study of mixing and transport in the upper Hudson River with multiple dams; Journal of Environmental Engineering-ASCE, v. 130, no. 12, pp. 1498-1506, December, 2004.

Carbotte, S.M., R.E. Bell, W.B.F. Ryan, C. McHugh, A. Slagle, F. Nitsche, and J. Rubenstone. Environmental change and oyster colonization within the Hudson River estuary linked to Holocene climate; Geo-Marine Letters, vol. 24, no. 4, pp. 212-224, November, 2004.

Dhar, R.K., Y. Zheng, J. Rubenstone, and A. van Geen. A rapid colorimetric method for measuring arsenic concentrations in groundwater; Analytica Chimica Acta, v. 526, n. 2, pp. 203-209, November 22, 2004.

Donnelly, K.E., S.L. Goldstein, C.H. Langmuir, and M. Spiegelman. Origin of enriched ocean ridge basalts and implications for mantle dynamics; Earth and Planetary Science Letters, vol. 226, no. 3-4, pp. 347-366, October 15, 2004.

Gordon, A.L., E. Zambianchi, A. Orsi, M. Visbeck, C.F. Giulivi, T. Whitworth and G. Spezie. Energetic plumes over the western Ross Sea continental slope; Geophysical Research Letters, vol. 31, no. 21, Art. No. L21302, November 4, 2004.

Hall, M.M., T.M. Joyce, R.S. Pickart, W.M. Smethie, and D.J. Torres. Zonal circulation across 52 degrees W in the North Atlantic; Journal of Geophysical Research-Oceans, v. 109. No. C11, Art. No. C11008, November 18, 2004.

Hellweger F.L., P. Schlosser, U. Lall, and J.K. Weissel. Use of satellite imagery for water quality studies in New York Harbor; Estuarine Coastal and Shelf Science, vol. 61, no. 3, pp. 437-448, November, 2004.

Hönisch B. and N.G. Hemming. Ground-truthing the boron isotope-paleo-pH proxy in planktonic foraminifera shells: Partial dissolution and shell size effects; Paleoceanography, vol. 19, no. 4, Art. No. PA4010, November 3, 2004.

Nagel, T.J. and W.R. Buck. Symmetric alternative to asymmetric rifting models; Geology, v. 32, no. 11, pp. 937-940, November, 2004.

Scholz, C.H. and T.M. Lawler. Slip tapers at the tips of faults and earthquake ruptures; Geophysical Research Letters, vol. 31, no. 21, Art. No. L21609, November 11, 2004.

Tikku, A.A., R.E. Bell, M. Studinger, and G.K.C. Clarke. Ice flow field over Lake Vostok, East Antarctica inferred by structure tracking; Earth and Planetary Science Letters, vol. 227, no. 3-4, pp. 249-261, November 15, 2004

Waldhauser, F., D. Schaff, P.G. Richards, and W.Y. Kim. Lop Nor revisited: Underground nuclear explosion locations, 1976-1996, from double-difference analysis of regional and teleseismic data; Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America, vol. 94, no. 5, pp. 1879-1889, October, 2004.

Xie, J., R. Gok, J. Ni, and Y. Aoki. Lateral variations of crustal seismic attenuation along the INDEPTH profiles in Tibet from Lg Q inversion; Journal of Geophysical Research-Solid Earth, vol. 109, no. B10, Art. No. B10308, October 21, 2004.


<> RECENT NEW HIRES
For the period 11/01/2004 – 11/ 30/2004

Anderson, Ronnie
11/30/04
Casual
Administration

Barone, Deanna
11/29/04
Casual
Marine Geology & Geophysics

Casey, Eileen
11/15/04
Project Coordinator
Administration

Dibi, Pauline
11/30/04
Post Doctoral Research Scientist
IRI

Harding, Kristine
11/03/04
Casual
Administration

Harwood, Timothy
11/01/04
Sr. Development Officer
Office of the Director

Kemp, Dirk
11/10/04
Web Specialist
Office of the Director

Machlus, Malka
11/15/04
Post Doctoral Research Scientist
Geochemistry

Mertz, Greta
11/11/04
Casual
Marine Geology & Geophysics

Mutter, Andrew
11/09/04
Casual
Geochemistry


<> CURRENT B&G PROJECTS

  • Oceanography Emergency Generator:
    Concrete pad poured for transformer/main switch/ATS and conduit run for wiring.
  • Front Entrance / Left Hand Turn Lane:
    NJDOT contractor will not return until the spring to complete their work. The new Guard House has been positioned; new concrete pad for the gate system poured and wiring between the two is ongoing.
  • Geoscience Walk-In Freezer:
    The new freezer installation is complete. After a short test period the ice samples will be transferred from the rental freezer to the new box and the rental unit returned.
  • Marine Biology, Labs 2 & 3:
    Phone equipment has been relocated and the cider block wall between labs 2 and 3 has been removed to create a larger, more useful lab space. One hall door has been removed and blocked up while the other hall door opening has been enlarged to accommodate a new double door unit. New suspended ceiling/lights have been installed, the room painted and a tile floor laid. The casework installation is scheduled for February.
  • Marine Biology, Room 7:
    Make-up air unit for the fume-hoods is still on order and will be installed immediately upon its arrival.
  • Marine Biology, Room 13 - Phase II:
    Small room adjacent to lab 13 has been reorganized as a “Culture and Microscopy Facility”. The ceiling was replaced, additional electric provided and the room painted.
  • Geochemistry, Room 10:
    Three 4’X12’ lab benches have been constructed. New fume-hood has been installed. Structurally sound but hideous looking base cabinets have been repainted and new counter-tops constructed and installed. Additional wall hung cabinets were purchased and will be installed above the refurbished cabinets.
  • Administration Copy Center:
    New ceiling, lighting and room painted.
  • Tree Ring Lab:
    Portions of building have been re-roofed. Renovation of the former B&G wood storage space for the TRL wood processing/sanding area will start in January.


<> LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR

Activities related to the Indian Ocean tsunami - mostly press-related, but also science planning and proposal preparation - have dominated the week for many folks. It is tragic that human nature requires a disaster of this scale to focus attention and stimulate action. Art Lerner-Lam and many of his colleagues have continued the important work of explanation and education upon which support for expanded research efforts and improved preparedness will be built in the future.

The first stages of planning for our new Geochemistry Building will be completed over the next week or two. The progress with this project in the last couple of months has been heartening beyond description - I hope by spring that we can move from meetings and discussions to commitments and action and begin to share with everyone some specific plans about what will be, from a campus point-of-view, a transformational project.

Finally I remind everyone, one last time, that a Trust Fund has been established, the George A. Papa Memorial Trust Fund, the resources of which will be used to benefit George's three children. If you wish to make a contribution please send it directly to George A. Papa Memorial Trust Fund, 16, Windsor Drive, Dumont NJ 07628. Cheques should be made out to the George A. Papa Trust Fund.

Enjoy our first real snowfall of the winter,

Have a great weekend,

– Mike

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