Joint Center for Earth Systems Technology

2020-2021 UMBC Research Faculty Excellence Award

Humans are Throwing Earth’s Energy Budget off Balance

The first continuous near real-time observations of how humans are increasing Earth’s greenhouse effect, developed by NASA & university partners. The research directly demonstrates how human activities are responsible for changing the climate.

Banwell 610HBG Science Highlight

Research

Increased Level of Particulate Matter in Central Mexico December 22, 2020
The NASA WorldView Earth Data image above shows an increased concentration of particulate matter in Central Mexico. Within the black circle, there is a darker orange concentration of particulate matter. The Copernicus Global Forecast Plot image above supports this claim as there is an increased concentration of AODs within the center of Mexico. The NRL/Monterey […]
Reynold Bascal
Fire in North Washington October 29, 2020
The NOAA Hazard Mapping System Fire and Smoke Product image above shows an increased concentration of smoke in the northern Washington region. The Canadian Hotspot map shows an increased concentration of fire hotspots in northern Washington. The AirNow Map image above cooroborates the increased AQI in the northern region of Washington onto Idaho and Montana. […]
Reynold Bascal
Hurricane Zeta October 28, 2020
The NASA Worldview image below shows a satellite image of Hurricane Zeta traveling towards southern United States. The NOAA Huricane Center image above shows that on Thursday Hurricane Zeta had hit Lousiana in the form of a Category 2 Hurricane with sustained winds of over 80 mph. CBS News reports that Hurricane Zeta has left […]
Reynold Bascal