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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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