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    Atmospheric forcing of wave states in the southeast Chukchi Sea

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    Thesis (Ph.D.) University of Alaska Fairbanks, 2012The objective of this study was to assess the impact that the ocean state, particularly ocean waves, have on coastal communities and operations in the Western Alaska region. In situ measurements and one-dimensional spectra models, were used to link observed wave activity – wind-sea and swells – to their synoptic drivers. Bottommounted Recording Doppler Current Profilers (RDCPs) were placed at offshore and nearshore locations in the southeast Chukchi Sea, Alaska, during 2007 and 2009-2010. The highest significant wave height (SWH) “events” were defined as wave heights above 2m and 3m for a duration of 6h or more. Results show that SWH events appeared to be driven by three types of systems, 1) cyclonic systems that moved into the eastern Bering Sea and then stalled there, 2) cyclonic systems that moved into the eastern Chukchi Sea and then loitered there, and 3) a cyclonic system over the Brooks Range, a less common occurrence. Results also show the offshore region having highest SWHs with an east wind and wave direction, and classified as a wind-sea state. For the nearshore region, highest SWHs with south and west wind and wave directions, generally showed a swell state. Agreement between one-dimensional spectral models and in situ measurements was greatest for the higher wind-sea state in the offshore region, while discrepancies arose for the lower swell state in the nearshore region. Cross-validation of in situ measurements with satellite altimeter radar measurements were also conducted. Good correlation was found for the offshore regions iv but not for the nearshore regions. Satellite observations were also used to assess wave conditions in the Arctic during the years 1993-2011. A 0.020m/year increase of SWH for the SE Chukchi Sea and a 0.025m/year increase for the Pacific-Arctic, was found which correlates well with diminishing sea ice and the heighted wind speed, also shown in this study.Signature Page -- Title Page -- Abstract -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- List of Appendices -- Acknowledgements -- Chapter 1 Introduction -- Chapter 2 Synoptic forcing of wave states in the southeast Chukchi Sea, Alaska, at an offshore location -- Chapter 3 Synoptic forcing of wave states in the southeast Chukchi Sea, Alaska, at nearshore locations -- Chapter 4 A description of one-dimensional wave spectra in the southeast Chukchi Sea location -- Chapter 5 Ocean wave conditions in the Chukchi Sea from satellite and in situ observations -- Chapter 6 Summary and Conclusions -- Appendice

    Jump Shot

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    Read about Juniper, a passionate and determined basketball plater. She ultimately decides not to play at the collegiate level, but can she really stay away

    Writing in a Snowy Cemetery

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    We Cannot Walk in the Same Snow Again

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    October

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    Pengaruh Padatan Tersuspensi terhadap Konsentrasi Klorofil-a dan Fosfat Inorganik Terlarut di Muara Banjir Kanal Barat, Semarang

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    The large number of activities along the West Banjir Kanal river has triggered a change in the condition of its sea waters. The condition most affected is turbidity which caused high concentration of Total Suspended Solid (TSS) in estuary waters and interfere with the entry of sunlight into the waters. The purpose of the study is to determine the effect of the of concentration TSS on the concentration chlorophyll a and dissolved inorganic phosphate (DIP) in the waters of West Banjir Kanal estuary. Water sampling was conducted on October 3, 2019. Water quality parameters such as brightness, pH, temperature, DO and salinity were measured in situ. Meanwhile, chlorophyll a, TSS and DIP measurements were analyzed in the laboratory. The results showed that the highest concentration of TSS, chlorophyll a and DIP were in the estuary area and decreased with further distance from the river mouth with concentration were 70.17-151.50 mg/L, 0.03–2.67 µg/L and 0.71–0.98 µM respectively. Based on the results of the Principal Component Analysis (PCA) showed that TSS affected chlorophyll a by 8.7% (r=0.392; p<0.05) and DIP by 54.46% (r=0.931; p<0.01). The low regression between TSS and chlorophyll a was due to the presence of large amounts of inorganic particles in the West Banjir Kanal river, which makes the river waters become turbid. So, the turbidity of the waters caused the release of phosphate in the sediment to water column which was used by phytoplankton for photosynthesis, so the TSS not only contain sediment particles, but also phytoplankton. Banyaknya aktivitas di sepanjang sungai Banjir Kanal Barat Semarang, memicu kondisi perairan lautnya menjadi berubah.  Kondisi yang paling terpengaruh adalah kekeruhan yang menyebabkan tingginya konsentrasi Material Padatan Tersuspensi (MPT) di perairan muara dan mengganggu masuknya cahaya matahari ke perairan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh MPT terhadap konsentrasi klorofil-a dan fosfat inorganik terlarut (DIP=Dissolved Inorganic Phosphate) di perairan Muara Banjir Kanal Barat Semarang. Pengambilan sampel air dilakukan pada tanggal 3 Oktober 2019. Parameter kualitas perairan seperti kecerahan, pH, suhu, DO dan salinitas diukur secara in situ. Sedangkan pengukuran klorofil-a, MPT dan DIP dianalisis di laboratorium. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa konsentrasi MPT, klorofil-a dan DIP tertinggi di daerah muara sungai dan menurun dengan makin jauhnya muara sungai dengan konsentrasi secara berturut-turut sebesar 70,17-151,50 mg/L, 0,03-2,67 µg/L dan 0,71-0,98 µM. Berdasarkan hasil Analisis Komponen Utama (AKU) menunjukkan bahwa MPT mempengaruhi klorofil-a sebesar 8,7% (r = 0,392; P < 0,05) dan fosfat inorganik terlarut sebesar 54,46% (r = 0,931; P < 0,01). Rendahnya hubungan antara MPT dengan klorofil-a ini disebabkan oleh adanya masukan partikel anorganik dalam jumlah besar di badan Sungai Banjir Kanal Barat yang membuat perairan sungai menjadi keruh. Jadi kekeruhan perairan menyebabkan terlepasnya fosfat di sedimen yang dimanfaatkan oleh fitoplankton untuk proses fotosintesa, sehingga yang terkandung dalam MPT selain partikel sedimen juga fitoplankton

    Acting is Reacting; Acting is Coping?

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    This paper seeks to explore how learning acting techniques might help to improve one’s relationship with their own mental health. Students are a vulnerable population when it comes to anxiety and depression, and acquiring the skills to recognize and cope with such disabilities could go a long way toward ensuring their health and success throughout higher education and beyond. The topic is explored through compiling and comparing various essays and books which cover esteemed psychiatric and acting techniques, in addition to personal reflection from the author, a graduate of Western Washington University’s acting program

    Significant Wave Height Comparison using in situ and Satellite Measurements (Extended Abstract)

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    This abstract contains information relevant to the use of wave information for naval operations, education, and alternative energy technologies, and was used, along with the Session Presentation, to facilitate discussion during Session 1 (the use of wave measurements to support operations)
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