Marine Environmental Research Institute

This Maine-based research facility studies pollutant impacts on marine mammals, water quality monitoring, and coastal impacts. Also maintains a seal stranding response and rescue center. Public outreach programs feature speakers, lending library, and Ocean Aquarium Room with regional marine life. Experiential education programs including onsite visits and ecological cruises are offered for schools and the community, fees apply. Summer internships available for undergraduate and graduate students. Educational levels: General public, Primary elementary, Intermediate elementary, Middle school, High school, Undergraduate lower division, Undergraduate upper division, Graduate or professional

Atmospheric, climatic and environmental research

Work performed on the three tasks during the report period is summarized. The climate and atmospheric modeling studies included work on climate model development and applications, paleoclimate studies, climate change applications, and SAGE II. Climate applications of Earth and planetary observations included studies on cloud climatology and planetary studies. Studies on the chemistry of the Earth and the environment are briefly described. Publications based on the above research are listed; two of these papers are included in the appendices

Atmospheric, climatic and environmental research

Research conducted during the past year in the climate and atmospheric modeling programs was focused on the development of appropriate atmospheric and upper ocean models, and preliminary applications of these models. Prinicpal models are a one-dimensional radiative-convection model, a three-dimensional global climate model, and an upper ocean model. Principal application is the study of the impact of CO2, aerosols and the solar constant on climate. Also the performance of the International Satellite Cloud Climatology Project cloud detection algorithm was evaluated, concentrating initially on its application to geosynchronous data, with an eventual switch of the developed methodologies to data from polar orbiting satellites. In the process, a number of improvements were made, in particular: an improved technique for tracking small scale day to day variability in clear sky continental temperatures; a number of techniques for the statistical assessment of cloud detection uncertainties due to cloud types which are spatially and temporally invariant; and a method used to detect those cloudy regions which have long term spatial and temporal stability

Plains CO2 Reduction (PCOR) Partnership

Fact sheet about the Plains CO2 Reduction (PCOR) Partnership region and the importance of CO2 storage.https://commons.und.edu/eerc-brochures/1023/thumbnail.jp

Section 45Q

Fact sheet on the 45Q tax credit. 45Q was created in 2008 as a tax credit to incentivize the development of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) projects.https://commons.und.edu/eerc-brochures/1028/thumbnail.jp

Technology Demonstration

Fact sheet about the Energy & Environmental Research Center’s (EERC’s) technology demonstration abilities. Includes information on combustion systems, gasification and gas cleanup systems, and chemical and liquid processing.https://commons.und.edu/eerc-brochures/1004/thumbnail.jp

Dynamic Corrosion Test System

Fact sheet about the Energy & Environmental Research Center’s (EERC’s) Dynamic Corrosion Test System. Includes information on how the system evaluates alloy coupons in environments that mimic CO2 cycles.https://commons.und.edu/eerc-brochures/1009/thumbnail.jp

State Energy Research Center

Information on the Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) and its role as the State Research Center (SERC) for North Dakota. Showcases the EERC’s technological capabilities, outreach efforts, funding sources, and workforce development.https://commons.und.edu/eerc-brochures/1022/thumbnail.jp

State Energy Research Center

Fact sheet about the State Energy Research Center (SERC). Highlights the Energy & Environmental Research Center’s (EERC’s) technology development, skilled workforce, and funding sources.https://commons.und.edu/eerc-brochures/1016/thumbnail.jp

North Dakota CarbonSAFE - A Feasibility Study

Fact sheet about the Carbon Storage Assurance Facility Enterprise (CarbonSAFE) project, which offers clean, safe, and affordable energy throughout North Dakota. Includes information on carbon capture, including geological storage, and the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) involvement.https://commons.und.edu/eerc-brochures/1019/thumbnail.jp