Meteorology

Federal Alliance for Safe Homes Names Matthew Cappucci 2023 National Weatherperson of the Year

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Friday, February 3, 2023

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, Inc. (FLASH) named MyRadar, Capital Weather Gang, and FOX5 DC meteorologist Matthew Cappucci as the 2023 National Weatherperson of the Year.

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  • Nonprofit recognizes esteemed meteorologist for year-round contributions to education, disaster safety, and resilience
    TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes , Inc. (FLASH) named MyRadar, Capital Weather Gang, and FOX5 DC meteorologist Matthew Cappucci as the 2023 National Weatherperson of the Year .
  • Matthew is a meteorologist and storm chaser for MyRadar, an on-air meteorologist at FOX5DC, and publishes daily articles in The Washington Post.
  • Congratulations to Matthew and all of our outstanding 2023 National Weatherperson of the Year finalists who serve the public with excellence every day, especially during hurricane season."
  • Matthew Cappucci communicates all of his weather knowledge in a very clear and understandable way, contributing to citizens' safety and resilience.

LiDAR Market Global Report 2022: Emergence of 4D LiDAR Boosts Sector

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

The research report provides an in-depth analysis of the global LiDAR market across five major geographies and emphasizes on the current market size, market shares, recent developments, and forecast till 2029.

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  • The research report provides an in-depth analysis of the global LiDAR market across five major geographies and emphasizes on the current market size, market shares, recent developments, and forecast till 2029.
  • Based on dimension type, the global LiDAR market is segmented into 2D, 3D, and 4D.
  • Based on technology, the global LiDAR market is segmented into macro-mechanical LiDAR, flash LiDAR, MEMS LiDAR (micro-electromechanical systems), optical-phased array, and other technologies.
  • In 2022, the government bodies segment is expected to account for the largest market share of the global LiDAR market.

Intuitive Machines and Columbia Sportswear Launch New Scholarship Program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Intuitive Machines, maker of the Nova-C Lunar Lander currently expected to launch in spring 2023, and Columbia Sportswear have teamed up with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to support outstanding women in STEM. The new program will provide scholarships as well as fellowship opportunities to uplift undergraduate and graduate students in STEM-related fields.

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  • Intuitive Machines, maker of the Nova-C Lunar Lander currently expected to launch in spring 2023, and Columbia Sportswear have teamed up with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to support outstanding women in STEM.
  • DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Intuitive Machines, maker of the Nova-C Lunar Lander currently expected to launch in spring 2023, and Columbia Sportswear have teamed up with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to support outstanding women in STEM.
  • Launching in fall 2023, the Intuitive Machines and Columbia Sportswear Advancing Women in Technology Program is supported by $200,000 in resources for students, which includes a $100,000 gift from each of the companies.
  • For more information about the Intuitive Machines and Columbia Sportswear Advancing Women in Technology Program at Embry-Riddle, please visit http://www.intuitivemachines.com/columbia-partnership .

Benchmark Advances Its Gold-Silver Project with Enhanced Environmental and Engineering Programs

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Friday, February 10, 2023

Work programs have advanced in-field engineering work at a level that is suitable towards a Feasibility Study.

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  • Work programs have advanced in-field engineering work at a level that is suitable towards a Feasibility Study.
  • Baseline Environmental Programs are near suitability and completion level for an Environmental Assessment (EA) submission.
  • The Project is delivering clean environmental results, including non-acid generating mineralization and waste rock.
  • Building upon the Lawyers Project PEA, released Q4 of 2022, the Engineering Team initiated a series of PEA optimization studies to evaluate Project opportunities.

Wildfires Are Increasingly Burning California’s Snowy Landscapes and Colliding with Winter Droughts to Shrink California’s Snowpack

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

The researchers found a substantial increase in wildfires burning in California’s snowy landscapes throughout 2020 and 2021, when large blazes like the Dixie, Caldor, and Creek fires concentrated in snow zones.

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  • The researchers found a substantial increase in wildfires burning in California’s snowy landscapes throughout 2020 and 2021, when large blazes like the Dixie, Caldor, and Creek fires concentrated in snow zones.
  • Using a 2013 midwinter dry spell as comparison, they found that similar weather in the winter of 2021-2022 led to 50% less snow cover.
  • “The Caldor fire burned in our backyard, it was so close to where we live and work.
  • Studies like this provide water managers with the tools to make more accurate predictions of the timing and magnitude of snowmelt.

LiDAR Market worth $3.7 billion in 2028 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

The growth of the market is attributed to rising adoption of LiDAR systems in UAVs, and use of LiDAR geographical information system (GIS) applications.

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  • The growth of the market is attributed to rising adoption of LiDAR systems in UAVs, and use of LiDAR geographical information system (GIS) applications.
  • The market for ground-based LiDAR accounted for a larger market share of the LiDAR market throughout the forecasted period.
  • Ground-based LiDAR accounted for a larger market share of the LiDAR market throughout the forecasted period.
  • On the basis of installation types, the LiDAR market is mainly segmented into ground-based LiDAR and airborne LiDAR.

LiDAR Market worth $3.7 billion in 2028 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 18, 2023

The growth of the market is attributed to rising adoption of LiDAR systems in UAVs, and use of LiDAR geographical information system (GIS) applications.

Key Points: 
  • The growth of the market is attributed to rising adoption of LiDAR systems in UAVs, and use of LiDAR geographical information system (GIS) applications.
  • The market for ground-based LiDAR accounted for a larger market share of the LiDAR market throughout the forecasted period.
  • Ground-based LiDAR accounted for a larger market share of the LiDAR market throughout the forecasted period.
  • On the basis of installation types, the LiDAR market is mainly segmented into ground-based LiDAR and airborne LiDAR.

PBS ANNOUNCES NEW PROGRAMMING AT WINTER 2023 TCA PRESS TOUR

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Monday, January 16, 2023

The comprehensive effort marks a bold commitment to bring together the very best in science, history, and news programming in 2023 and beyond.

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  • The comprehensive effort marks a bold commitment to bring together the very best in science, history, and news programming in 2023 and beyond.
  • NOVA LAUNCHES "CLIMATE ACROSS AMERICA" CAMPAIGN SPOTLIGHTING THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE U.S.
  • Nationally, NOVA will present two new, one-hour climate documentaries: "Weathering the Future," premiering Wednesday, April 12, and "Chasing Carbon Zero," premiering Wednesday, April 26.
  • PBS KIDS Announces New Animated Series, LYLA IN THE LOOP, Premiering Early 2024
    Production has begun on LYLA IN THE LOOP, a funny and engaging animated series for kids ages 4-8 from Mighty Picnic and Pipeline Studios.

WEGE Secures Project to Construct Coordinating Ministry for Maritime and Investment Affairs Office Complex at IKN

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

JAKARTA, Feb 2, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - PT Wijaya Karya Bangunan Gedung Tbk (WEGE) has secured another project at the new capital city (Ibu Kota Negara, IKN) in East Kalimantan to construct the office complex for the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime and Investment Affairs (Kementerian Koordinator Kemaritiman dan Investasi, Kemenkomarves).

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  • JAKARTA, Feb 2, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - PT Wijaya Karya Bangunan Gedung Tbk (WEGE) has secured another project at the new capital city (Ibu Kota Negara, IKN) in East Kalimantan to construct the office complex for the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime and Investment Affairs (Kementerian Koordinator Kemaritiman dan Investasi, Kemenkomarves).
  • WEGE has previously secured a project to construct modular buildings to house construction workers at IKN, and its progress has reached 94%.
  • A highlight of the eight storey Kemenkomarves office is it features integrated Smart and Green Building concept.
  • The Kemenkomarves Office is located at Sepaku, Penajam Paser Utara and will not be far from the IKN Presidential Office.

Spire Global Appoints Michael Eilts as General Manager of Weather and Earth Intelligence

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Monday, January 9, 2023

Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) (“Spire” or “the Company”), a leading global provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, has appointed Michael Eilts as General Manager of Weather and Earth Intelligence.

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  • Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) (“Spire” or “the Company”), a leading global provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, has appointed Michael Eilts as General Manager of Weather and Earth Intelligence.
  • He has four decades of experience in leading and scaling global SaaS organizations and technical expertise in meteorology and climate.
  • Mr. Eilts will be responsible for leading the growth strategy and product roadmap for Spire’s global weather data and solutions, as well as overseeing the team of weather and data scientists.
  • I’m excited to work with the team to scale our weather and Earth intelligence solutions so that organizations globally are armed with this vital information to strategically mitigate disruptions caused by weather,” said Mr. Eilts