Landfill Gas Emissions Model (LandGEM) Version 3.02 User's Guide (open access)

Landfill Gas Emissions Model (LandGEM) Version 3.02 User's Guide

This guide provides step-by-step guidance for using the LandGEM software application, as well as an appendix containing background information on the technical basis of the software.
Date: May 2005
Creator: Alexander, Amy; Burklin, Clint & Singleton, Amanda
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
AMAP Assessment 2015: Methane as an Arctic Climate Forcer (open access)

AMAP Assessment 2015: Methane as an Arctic Climate Forcer

This assessment report presents the results of the 2015 AMAP Assessment of Methane as an Arctic climate forcer. This is the first AMAP assessment dealing with this issues and complements a second assessment of black carbon and tropospheric ozone as Arctic climate forcers.
Date: 2005
Creator: Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Feasibility of Using Remote-Sensing Techniques for Shoreline Delineation and Coastal Habitat Classification for Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) Mapping (open access)

Feasibility of Using Remote-Sensing Techniques for Shoreline Delineation and Coastal Habitat Classification for Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) Mapping

Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) provides shoreline classification and a sensitivity ranking that is important for oil spill planning. This system has not been used in Louisiana due to the rapid changes of the shoreline, which is a potential threat due to high risk of oil spill in that region. This research paper's goal is to develop remote sensing classification procedures to create an ESI map for Louisiana and other areas that present similar issues.
Date: August 2005
Creator: Born-Phillips, Katherine; Locke, Chris; Michel, Jacqueline & Braud, DeWitt
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Characterization of Algal-Invertebrate Mats at CMI Study Platforms: Developing Survey Design and Quality Assurance for Artificial Substrate Studies (open access)

Characterization of Algal-Invertebrate Mats at CMI Study Platforms: Developing Survey Design and Quality Assurance for Artificial Substrate Studies

Report summary that investigated and analyzed algal fouling of three offshore drilling platforms in the Gulf of Mexico in order to develop efficient and effective guidelines for future, wider area, long-term studies of algal fouling.
Date: June 2005
Creator: Carney, Robert S.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
EPA Toxicological Review of Zinc and Compounds (open access)

EPA Toxicological Review of Zinc and Compounds

A peer-reviewed research report supporting the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) summary of the hazards related to chronic exposure to zinc and zinc compounds.
Date: July 2005
Creator: Choudbury, Harlal; Stedeford, Todd; Donohue, Joyce; Ingerman, Lisa; Osier, Mark; Fransen, Margaret et al.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Our Changing Planet: U.S. Climate Change Science Program Annual Report, 2006 (open access)

Our Changing Planet: U.S. Climate Change Science Program Annual Report, 2006

Annual report of the U.S. Climate Change Science Program documenting activities and research, goals for the upcoming year, proposed budget considerations, and other information about the organization for fiscal year 2006.
Date: 2005
Creator: Climate Change Science Program (U.S.)
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Global Earth Observation System (GEOS): System Capabilities and the Role for U.S. EPA: Final Report (open access)

Global Earth Observation System (GEOS): System Capabilities and the Role for U.S. EPA: Final Report

This report puts forth the recommendations of a community panel on global Earth Observation System (GEOS).
Date: February 7, 2005
Creator: Dabberdt, Walter F. & McHenry, John N.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Florida's Wetlands: An Update on Status and Trends 1985 to 1996 (open access)

Florida's Wetlands: An Update on Status and Trends 1985 to 1996

This publication discusses the history, uses of, preservation of, and claiming of Florida's wetlands.
Date: February 2005
Creator: Dahl, Thomas E.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Assessment of the Greenhouse Gas Emission Benefits of Heavy Duty Natural Gas Vehicles in the United States: Final Report (open access)

Assessment of the Greenhouse Gas Emission Benefits of Heavy Duty Natural Gas Vehicles in the United States: Final Report

A paper which presents a review of existing literature on emission factors, emission data collection techniques, and analytical approaches. It presents the results of SAIC's analysis of available CO2 and CH4 GHG emission data from chassis dynamometer tests of heavy-duty vehicle exhaust.
Date: September 22, 2005
Creator: Davies, Christina; Findsen, Jette & Pedraza, Lindolfo
Object Type: Paper
System: The UNT Digital Library
Science Implementation Strategy for the North American Carbon Program (open access)

Science Implementation Strategy for the North American Carbon Program

This document summarizes the Implementation Strategy for the North American Carbon Program.
Date: July 2005
Creator: Denning, A. Scott
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Visibility and Atmospheric Dispersion Capability over the Northern Gulf of Mexico: Estimations and Observations of Boundary Layer Parameters (open access)

Visibility and Atmospheric Dispersion Capability over the Northern Gulf of Mexico: Estimations and Observations of Boundary Layer Parameters

Final report of the causes of atmospheric pollutants resulting in reduced visibility of coastal National Parks and Wilderness Areas of the Gulf of Mexico.
Date: March 2005
Creator: Hsu, S. A. & Blanchard, B. W.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Determining Overwater Visibility and Mixing Height Using Satellite and In-situ Measurements Over the Gulf of Mexico (open access)

Determining Overwater Visibility and Mixing Height Using Satellite and In-situ Measurements Over the Gulf of Mexico

Technical summary report of the causes of atmospheric pollutants resulting in reduced visibility in coastal National Parks and Wilderness Areas in the Gulf of Mexico.
Date: February 2005
Creator: Hsu, S. A. & Huh, O. K.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) Shoreline Classification Using New Remote Sensing Data and Techniques] (open access)

[Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) Shoreline Classification Using New Remote Sensing Data and Techniques]

Summary describing the work completed at Impact Assessment, Inc. for 'Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) Shoreline Classification Using New Remote Sensing Data and Techniques.' It includes background information on the project funding and sponsorship, goals, methodology, and findings.
Date: August 2005
Creator: Impact Assessment, Inc.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage (open access)

Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage

This report provides information for policymakers, scientists and engineers in the field of climate change and reductions of CO2 emissions.
Date: 2005
Creator: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Understanding the Processes that Maintain the Oxygen Levels in the Deep Gulf of Mexico: Synthesis Report (open access)

Understanding the Processes that Maintain the Oxygen Levels in the Deep Gulf of Mexico: Synthesis Report

Technical report generated as a result of a grant with the goal of understanding oxygen levels in the Gulf of Mexico at depths greater than 400 meters
Date: June 2005
Creator: Jochens, Ann E.; Bender, Leslie C.; DiMarco, Steven F.; Morse, John W.; Kennicutt, Mahlon C.; Howard, Matthew K. et al.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Modeling Structure Removal Processes in the Gulf of Mexico (open access)

Modeling Structure Removal Processes in the Gulf of Mexico

This report summary describes the objective of the research is to examine how offshore structures producing and processing hydrocarbons are removed from the Gulf of Mexico. Using this research, they developed a model to forecast the removal of offshore structures.
Date: June 2005
Creator: Kaiser, M.J.; Mesyanzhinov, D.V. & Pulsipher, A.G.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Statement to the National Research Council Study Committee for the Assessment of U.S. Coast Guard Polar Icebreaker Roles and Future Needs (open access)

Statement to the National Research Council Study Committee for the Assessment of U.S. Coast Guard Polar Icebreaker Roles and Future Needs

The United States Arctic Research Commission's statement on the importance of icebreakers and the vital role that they play in the United States' strategic presence in the polar regions.
Date: August 26, 2005
Creator: Laible, Duane H.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Project Summary: Analysis and Synthesis of Louisiana Coastal Boundary Current Data] (open access)

[Project Summary: Analysis and Synthesis of Louisiana Coastal Boundary Current Data]

Report summary describing the work completed at Louisiana State University for 'Analysis and Synthesis of Louisiana Coastal Boundary Current Data'. It includes background information on the project funding and sponsorship, goals, methodology, and findings.
Date: July 2005
Creator: Louisiana State University
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Project Summary: Mapping Area of Hard Bottom and Other Important Bottom Types: Outer Continental Shelf and Upper Continental Slope] (open access)

[Project Summary: Mapping Area of Hard Bottom and Other Important Bottom Types: Outer Continental Shelf and Upper Continental Slope]

Summary describing the work completed at Louisiana State University for 'Mapping Area of Hard Bottom and Other Important Bottom Types: Outer Continental Shelf and Upper Continental Slope.' It includes background information on the project funding and sponsorship, goals, methodology, and findings.
Date: December 2005
Creator: Louisiana State University
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Project Summary: Potential Spatial and Temporal Vulnerability of Pelagic Fish Assemblages in the Gulf of Mexico to Surface Oil Spills Associated with Deepwater Petroleum Development] (open access)

[Project Summary: Potential Spatial and Temporal Vulnerability of Pelagic Fish Assemblages in the Gulf of Mexico to Surface Oil Spills Associated with Deepwater Petroleum Development]

Report summary describing the work completed at Louisiana State University, Coastal Fisheries Institute for 'Potential Spatial and Temporal Vulnerability of Pelagic Fish Assemblages in the Gulf of Mexico to Surface Oil Spills Associated with Deepwater Petroleum Development'. It includes background information on the project funding and sponsorship, goals, methodology, and findings.
Date: March 2005
Creator: Louisiana State University, Coastal Fisheries Institute
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Clean Air Status and Trends Network Annual Report: 2004 (open access)

Clean Air Status and Trends Network Annual Report: 2004

Annual report of the Clean Air Status and Trends Network (CASTNET) describing the program and data collection. It also presents information on air quality and recorded concentrations of pollutants such as ozone, sulfur, gases, and other elements of concern.
Date: November 2005
Creator: MACTEC Engineering and Consulting, Inc.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Proceedings: Twenty-Third Gulf of Mexico Information Transfer Meeting (open access)

Proceedings: Twenty-Third Gulf of Mexico Information Transfer Meeting

A report including summaries of presentations that were given at the annual Information Transfer Meeting in 2005. Topics included benthic ecology and deepwater technology.
Date: December 2005
Creator: McKay, Melanie & Nides, Judith
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Relative Contribution of Produced Water Discharge Oxygen Demand in the Development of Hypoxia (open access)

Relative Contribution of Produced Water Discharge Oxygen Demand in the Development of Hypoxia

This summary report on anthropogenic coastal hypoxia compares the contribution of organic carbon water discharge from The Mississippi River system with the products of oil and gas exploration in the Gulf of Mexico Outer Continental Shelf.
Date: April 2005
Creator: Rabalais, Nancy
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Mapping Area of Hard Bottom and Other Important Bottom Types: Outer Continental Shelf and Upper Continental Slope (open access)

Mapping Area of Hard Bottom and Other Important Bottom Types: Outer Continental Shelf and Upper Continental Slope

This final report summarizes the procedures and the results of the mapping efforts of a project on continental shelves.
Date: December 2005
Creator: Roberts, Harry H.; Coleman, James M. & Peele, R. Hampton
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library