Next Generation Ecosystem Experiment

Characterized by vast amounts of carbon stored in permafrost and a rapidly evolving landscape, the Arctic is an important focal point for the study of climate change. These are sensitive systems, yet the mechanisms responsible for those sensitivities remain poorly understood and inadequately represented in Earth System Models. The NGEE Arctic project seeks to reduce uncertainty in climate prediction by better understanding critical land-atmosphere feedbacks in terrestrial ecosystems of Alaska.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Bug-pocalypse

The mosquitos were out in force today, especially at the BARC where they were swarming around the main entrance. Even limiting the van-to-BARC transition time to a few stealthy seconds was not enough to avoid picking up a coat of mosquitos. Luckily, the bug density at the BEO was much lower. Victoria and I donned our bug hoods and managed to limit our bite count to single digits.