Sentences with phrase «local observation sites»

Not exact matches

Further observations will be used to refine the global map, to construct local and regional digital elevation models for scientific analysis and aid in assessment of future landing sites, and to attempt to detect and characterize global - scale seasonal variations.

The main conclusion is that micro - and local - scale impacts dominate the meso - scale impact of the urban heat island: many sections of towns may be warmer than rural sites, but meteorological observations are likely to be made in park «cool islands».

Site visitors are likely to be local researchers and school leaders, who again apply the rubric to conduct their observations.

The main conclusion is that micro - and local - scale impacts dominate the meso - scale impact of the urban heat island: many sections of towns may be warmer than rural sites, but meteorological observations are likely to be made in park «cool islands».

In a 30 - yr historical evaluation period, Climdex indices computed from 800 - m simulated values display reduced error relative to local station observations than those from the 10 - km dataset, with the greatest reduction in error occurring at high - elevation sites for precipitation - based indices.

Thus, a station in the synoptic network should make observations to meet synoptic - scale requirements, whereas an aviation meteorological observing station should make observations that describe the conditions specific to the local (aerodrome) site.»

The software giant and the EEA has previously collaborated on the Eye on Earth platform, which combines scientific information with on - the - ground local observations contributed by millions of users on topics such as water quality at more than 22,000 swimming sites in Europe.

Data for the implementation and impact studies will be collected from a variety of sources, including interviews with parents; observations of the home environment; observed interactions of parents and children; direct assessments of children's development; observations of home visitors in their work with families during home visits; logs, observations, and interviews with home visitors, supervisors, and program administrators; program model documentation from program developers, grantees, and local sites; and administrative data on child abuse, health care use, maternal health, birth outcomes, and employment and earnings.