A5008639095- Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact
- Atmospheric chemistry and aerosols
- Meteorological Phenomena and Simulations
- Hydrology and Watershed Management Studies
- Scientific Computing and Data Management
- Climate variability and models
- Atmospheric and Environmental Gas Dynamics
- Research Data Management Practices
- Cryospheric studies and observations
- Environmental Science and Water Management
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Tree-ring climate responses
- Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances research
- Data Quality and Management
- Soil and Water Nutrient Dynamics
- Pesticide and Herbicide Environmental Studies
- Peatlands and Wetlands Ecology
- Water resources management and optimization
- Fire effects on ecosystems
- Biomedical Text Mining and Ontologies
- Systems Engineering Methodologies and Applications
- Remote Sensing and LiDAR Applications
- Biomedical and Engineering Education
- Odor and Emission Control Technologies
- Plant Water Relations and Carbon Dynamics
Johann Heinrich von Thünen-Institut
2024
Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology
2017-2018
ETH Zurich
2008-2015
Oeschger Centre for Climate Change Research
2012
University of Bern
2012
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
2011
Lancaster University
2010
Bioengineering (Switzerland)
2010
CMCC Foundation - Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change
2009
University of Waterloo
2004
Abstract Temporal clustering of extreme precipitation events on subseasonal time scales is crucial importance for the formation large-scale flood events. Here, temporal regional-scale in southern Switzerland studied. These are relevant flooding lakes and northern Italy. This research determines whether present then identifies dynamics that responsible clustering. An observation-based gridded dataset Swiss daily rainfall sums ECMWF reanalysis datasets used. Also used a modified version...
We used the multimedia chemical fate model BETR Global to evaluate changes in global distribution of two polychlorinated biphenyls, PCB 28 and 153, under influence climate change. This was achieved by defining scenarios based on results from a general circulation model, one scenario representing last twenty years 20th century (20CE scenario) another assumption strong future greenhouse gas emissions (A2 scenario). The are defined four groups environmental parameters: (1) temperature planetary...
Studying a suff ciently large sample of extremes or analysing the statistics their occurrence, including trends, is hampered by length existing observation-based record.New data sets such as Twentieth Century Reanalysis (20CR), which consists an ensemble 56 members, signif cantly extend our record back in time.In this paper, we present examples winds at northern hemisphere mid-latitudes 20CR to illustrate challenges and opportunities for over longer period than previously possible.For four...
Technical hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH) was one of the most widely used pesticides during 20th century. Although production and use were phased-out 1990s, two its major components, α- β-HCH, are still ubiquitous in environment. Here, we have collected analyzed data on concentrations β-HCH atmosphere oceans, including spatial temporal trends seasonalities. We apply a global fate transport model to both isomers over period 1950 2050 rationalize current levels at remote locations with estimated...
The global distillation hypothesis states that fractionation patterns of persistent semivolatile chemicals in the environment are determined by effect spatially varying environmental temperature on temperature-dependent phase partitioning coefficients chemicals. Here, we use a model experiment and an analysis monitoring data for polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) to explore alternative hypothesis, differential removal which proposes results from different loss rates atmosphere, acting along...
One of the four screening criteria that are assessed when a chemical substance is nominated for international regulation under Stockholm Convention potential long-range transport. Measured levels in locations distant from sources can be used as evidence environmental transport, but until now, there has been no quantitative measure distance location likely source areas chemicals. Here we use global atmospheric transport model to calculate concentrations set volatile tracers differ their...
Abstract Agriculture is confronted with several challenges such as climate change, the loss of biodiversity and stagnating productivity. The massive increasing amount data new digital technologies promise to overcome them, but they necessitate careful integration management make them usable. FAIRagro consortium part National Research Data Infrastructure (NFDI) in Germany will develop FAIR compliant infrastructure services for agrosystems science community, which be integrated existing...
<ns4:p>The term Research Software Engineer, or RSE, emerged a little over 10 years ago as way to represent individuals working in the research community but focusing on software development. The has been widely adopted and there are number of high-level definitions what an RSE is. However, roles RSEs vary depending institutional context they work in. At one end spectrum, may look similar traditional role. other extreme, resemble that engineer industry. Most inhabit space between these two...
Abstract Stream riparian zones are landscape features that retain nutrients and enhance water quality. However, little is known about winter controls on nutrient transport in zones. In this study we examine the distribution movement of nitrate (NO3−) between snowpack, underlying soils groundwater a zone to quantify processes which control NO3− through seasonally-frozen surface soils. Soils vegetation buffer attenuate during growing season. ability uncertain with senescence, when freeze...
The term Research Software Engineer, or RSE, emerged a little over 10 years ago as way to represent individuals working in the research community but focusing on software development. has been widely adopted and there are number of high-level definitions what an RSE is. However, roles RSEs vary depending institutional context they work in. At one end spectrum, may look similar traditional role. other extreme, resemble that engineer industry. Most inhabit space between these two extremes....
A sizeable, and sometimes overwhelming, array of knowledge is available relevant to Sustainable Water Management (SWM). This derives not only from the natural, social engineering sciences but also practical experiences in water management, which defined broadly include all forms use as well protection resources reduction risk water‐related hazards. As a publically‐funded research institute, Eawag (the Swiss Federal Institute Aquatic Science Technology) faces challenges integrating...