Meteorology

1. [endif]INTRODUCTION Remote sensing is the non-contact recording of information from the ultraviolet, infrared, and microwave parts of the electromagnetic range by mean of instruments, such as, cameras, scanners, lasers, linear arrays and arrays situated on stages, such as, flying machine or spacecraft/rocket, and the investigation of gained data by mean of visual and computerized picture preparing. In a straightforward sense, remote sensing is the study of acquiring data about items or…

Albane Valenzuela History 95N Thematic Maps and Maps as Products: A Social Story All maps tell stories that have either shaped or were shaped by history. During the age of exploration and discovery, cartography was primarily a political enterprise that helped the state assert its colonial and imperial endeavors by drawing the boundaries of newly claimed territories. Gradually, these topographic maps evolved into more specific, accessible objects. The numerous social,…

Abstract Snow avalanches pose a significant hazard to human populations and infrastructure in mountainous regions. Snow avalanches are the abruptly down slope movement of snow, ice, and associated debris such as rocks, and earth material. The forces generated by large avalanches can damage most man-made structures. Avalanche impacts in India, includes fatilities, is summarize for public and residential area like ski areas, roads, and resource industries. Avalanche hazard methods, in which…

INTRODUCTION Georges Mougin, a renowned engineer and glaciologist had an innovative idea to quench the thirst of billions of people. His brain child, the Ice dream project is a revolutionary project which aims at providing fresh drinking water to the entire world. This report describes today's water crisis problem, possible solutions, challenges, proposals for funding future activities of Ice dream project, discussion of the proposals followed by conclusions and recommendation. THE PROBLEM In…

between CARICOM and Cuba was signed on July 5, 2000 whose objective was twofold: the strengthening of the commercial and economic relations between the parties and agreed cooperation in the development of human resources; science and technology; meteorology and natural disaster preparedness and culture. With those treaties and agreements in place, CARICOM has benefitted greatly over the years from Cuba. Many Caribbean countries have seen the employment of top of the line doctors, nurses and…

1.0 Construction After the submarine cable has been designed inch-perfect, it is the next step where skills of geography are required. The construction of a submarine communications cable is not an easy matter. Furthermore, it is not an inexpensive job too. Skills and knowledge are required by engineers and workers whom are laying down the submarine communications cable. To ensure that the millions of dollars invested on the cable do not go to waste, every single precaution step must be taken…

GEOG 306 Literature Review Introduction Severe weather prediction is an evolving concept that regions adopt through the need for improved documentation and increased understanding of destructive weather-related forces. Extreme weather events such as heavy rainfall, storms or flash floods can considerably damage roads, railways and power lines. Regions focused on reducing impacts from extreme weather are appointing emergency management teams with the primary responsibility to proactively…