In the News Now: Scripps Researchers Use Hurricane Hunters to Probe Atmospheric Rivers
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 19 February 2016
Marty Ralph of Scripps Oceanography is using U.S. Air Force Hurricane Hunter aircraft to improve forecasts of atmospheric rivers, vital for California’s water supply. The Washington Post recently profiled his innovative research.
Keywords: atmospheric rivers, weather forecasting, Hurricane Hunter aircraft, California water.
New Research Reveals Sound of Deep-Water Animal Migration
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 22 February 2016
Scripps’ Simone Baumann-Pickering found a distinct low-frequency hum from mesopelagic animals during daily migrations. This “dinner bell” sound may guide feeding, reveal ecosystem links, and aid studies on climate change and fishing impacts.
Keywords: mesopelagic zone, ocean sound, daily migration, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Cutting Aerosols Will Help Secure World's Water Supply
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 22 February 2016
Scripps’ Veerabhadran Ramanathan and UCSD’s David Victor urge nations to cut aerosols like soot and sulfates, which dim sunlight and disrupt rainfall. Reducing them could quickly boost water security, curb drought risk, and improve global health.
Keywords: aerosols, global dimming, rainfall reduction, drought, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
