Coupled atmosphere-wildland fire modeling with WRF-Fire

We describe the physical model, numerical algorithms, and software structure of WRF-Fire. WRF-Fire consists of a fire-spread model, implemented by the level-set method, coupled with the Weather Research and Forecasting model. In every time step, the fire model inputs the surface wind, which drives the fire, and outputs the heat flux from the fire into the atmosphere, which in turn influences the atmosphere. The level-set method allows submesh representation of the burning region and flexible implementation of various ignition modes. WRF-Fire is distributed as a part of WRF and it uses the WRF parallel infrastructure for parallel computing.Comment: Version 3.3, 41 pages, 2 tables, 12 figures. As published in Discussions, under review for Geoscientific Model Developmen

LCSH Isn't the Only Option: Controlled Vocabularies for Catalogers to Consider

Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) is a widely used controlled vocabulary by libraries around the world, but like any controlled vocabulary, it comes with limitations. Catalogers need to be familiar with all sorts of controlled vocabularies beyond LCSH in order to provide adequate access to library resources. This poster will address controlled vocabularies, such as AAT (Art and Architecture Thesaurus), FAST (Faceted Application of Subject Terminology), Homosaurus (an international LGBTQ linked data vocabulary) and LCTGM (Library of Congress Thesaurus for Graphic Materials).NoMax Chambers Librar

Data Driven Computing by the Morphing Fast Fourier Transform Ensemble Kalman Filter in Epidemic Spread Simulations

The FFT EnKF data assimilation method is proposed and applied to a stochastic cell simulation of an epidemic, based on the S-I-R spread model. The FFT EnKF combines spatial statistics and ensemble filtering methodologies into a localized and computationally inexpensive version of EnKF with a very small ensemble, and it is further combined with the morphing EnKF to assimilate changes in the position of the epidemic.Comment: 11 pages, 3 figures. Submitted to ICCS 201

Controlled Vocabularies beyond LCSH: Customizing Your Catalog to Meet Your Patrons' Needs

Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) is a widely used controlled vocabulary by libraries around the world, but like any controlled vocabulary, it comes with limitations. Come learn about other controlled vocabularies to consider using in your library catalog to help your patrons find the resources they're looking for. Controlled vocabularies to be covered include FAST (Faceted Application of Subject Terminology), AAT (Art and Architecture Thesaurus), and LCTGM (Library of Congress Thesaurus for Graphic Materials).NoMax Chambers Librar

How do you solve a cataloging problem like The Vista?

This presentation introduces complex serials cataloging through the experience of re-cataloging The Vista, the school newspaper of the University of Central Oklahoma. Since its inception in 1903, The Vista experienced a couple dozen frequency changes, suffered six university name changes, was christened with different aliases for some summer issues, all of which that not only make serials cataloging rightfully earn its difficult reputation but also were left for the present catalogers to handle by our predecessors from decades before. Accurately capturing a serial's bibliographic eccentricities is essential for making the information within discoverable, whether directly by a patron or by colleagues in ILL and Public Services. This session will cover creating new bibliographic records for serials, connecting related records, sub-series, frequency changes, publisher name changes, and resources for standardized holdings description.N

The Future of Electioneering in Wyoming

Wyoming\u27s electioneering law is among the most expansive in the country. In this article, Alex Beezley examines a recently filed lawsuit challenging the law and predicts how the court will decide the case based on the Supreme Court\u27s reasoning in Burson v. Freeman.https://scholarship.law.slu.edu/lawjournalonline/1041/thumbnail.jp