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Combining short-term moments for longer time periods
Used to create, e.g., 30-minute
averaged statistics from ISFS's standard calculation of covariances
averaged over 5-minute periods.
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As a field project coordinator, it's not enough for José Meitín to
understand complex scientific concepts and know how to use cutting-edge
instruments. He also needs a flair for foreign diplomacy, proficiency in
several languages, and a capacity for great patience when dealing with
customs officials.
Britt Stephens became fascinated with Earth sciences during high school
field trips in northeastern Oregon, where he grew up. When he started
college at Harvard University, he was determined to branch out into new
subjects.
Henry Boynton can tell you what the atmosphere looks like at 51,000
feet above Earth's surface, a good 15,000 feet higher than most
commercial airplanes venture. "The biggest thing you notice is that the
sky is a lot bluer," he observes.
When Marcel Verstraete came to work at NCAR in May 1962, construction
of the Mesa Lab was still years in the future. Scientists used slide
rules instead of computers. And because there were no satellites to
carry instruments, a major goal...
As a field project coordinator, it's not enough for José Meitín to
understand complex scientific concepts and know how to use cutting-edge
instruments. He also needs a flair for foreign diplomacy, proficiency in
several languages, and a capacity for great patience when dealing with
customs officials.
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Temp:
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34.0 degrees F
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Dewpoint:
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21.0 degrees F
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Wind Chill:
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34.0 degrees F
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Humidity:
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58.6 percent
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Tue Dec 13 13:51:13 2011
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Manitou Forest Observatory
