Modeling and Observations of Earth Systems

Earth system dynamics for threat reduction

The Modeling and Observations of Earth Systems group uses a variety of disciplines to predict and mitigate threats on the local, national, and global scale.

Our group collects and analyzes data from real-world observational campaigns and experimental exercises to inform modeling and mitigation strategies to support national security. We work in every corner of the globe, and our work covers nearly every physical process in the natural world. There are three teams within our group.

Water, Atmosphere, & Vulnerabilities of Earth Systems (WAVES) Team
The WAVES team is primarily concerned with the intersection of hydrology, atmospheric science, and physics to create models that describe the interactions between natural systems, and how stressors influence these interactions.
Field Instrument Deployments & Operations (FIDO) Team
The FIDO team members are experts in mobile laboratory deployments. They develop, deploy, and manage field research laboratories, providing customized platforms and global infrastructure for unprecedented data collection in remote environments. FIDO supports the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) scientific user facility and Los Alamos science initiatives
Landscape & Ecosystem Dynamics & Resilience (EcoRes) Team
The EcoRes team focuses on multi-modal signatures of natural systems, with a particular interest in vegetation as sensors and indicators of large-scale changes. This work directly supports efforts to improve water, food and fuel security, as well as nonproliferation efforts.

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Modeling and Observations of Earth Systems

Earth system dynamics for threat reduction

The Modeling and Observations of Earth Systems group uses a variety of disciplines to predict and mitigate threats on the local, national, and global scale.

Water, Atmosphere, & Vulnerabilities of Earth Systems (WAVES) Team
The WAVES team is primarily concerned with the intersection of hydrology, atmospheric science, and physics to create models that describe the interactions between natural systems, and how stressors influence these interactions.
Field Instrument Deployments & Operations (FIDO) Team
The FIDO team members are experts in mobile laboratory deployments. They develop, deploy, and manage field research laboratories, providing customized platforms and global infrastructure for unprecedented data collection in remote environments. FIDO supports the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) scientific user facility and Los Alamos science initiatives
Landscape & Ecosystem Dynamics & Resilience (EcoRes) Team
The EcoRes team focuses on multi-modal signatures of natural systems, with a particular interest in vegetation as sensors and indicators of large-scale changes. This work directly supports efforts to improve water, food and fuel security, as well as nonproliferation efforts.

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