[ECOLOG-L] A call to action from Nobel laureates to ALL scientists
The fierce urgency of now, the fact that we are just short of passing irreversible tipping points in our climate system, the fact that emissions have to peak in 6 years, led to this statement from Nobel Laureates and scientists that participated at a symposium last week: All scientists should be urged to contribute to raising levels of public knowledge on these threats to civilization and engage in a massive education effort to popularize the principles in this Memorandum. Public knowledge - that doesn't mean just more scientific publications; that means - in my eyes - helping the general public understand; thus, go into schools, write letters to editors, meet your representatives...do anything in your power to help people understand the facts, help them understand the incredible urgency to reduce our emissions more drastically than discussed so far. Waiting for others to act, or waiting until there is time to act, will be too late. Just take the time, evaluate your priorities, and join us in the largest challenge we ever faced. And actually, you will find, as depressing as the facts are, it is tremendously much fun to be part of a movement that will ensure a safe future for us all. Because, believe it or not, you CAN make a difference! For more information, please go to http://www.nobelcause.org/Pages/default.aspx http://www.pik-potsdam.de/news/press-releases/nobel-laureates-call-for-a-global-deal-on-climate-change
[ECOLOG-L] SERDP Student Scholarships to ESA Annual Meeting
The Ecological Society of America (ESA) announces the availability of ten (10) travel awards of $500 each to students presenting papers at ESA's 2009 Annual Meeting in Albuquerque, NM. These awards are sponsored by the Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP). SERDP is the U.S. Department of Defense's corporate environmental research and development (RD) program, planned and executed in full partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency. Students with abstracts accepted in one of three areas are eligible to apply: ecosystem management, invasive species, hreatened and endangered species. For complete application information, please visit: http://esa.org/education_diversity/serdp.php APPLICATIONS ARE DUE JUNE 5, 2009
[ECOLOG-L] Forestry Crew Supervisor
Description: The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the Nevada Division of Forestry, is recruiting for a Forestry Crew Supervisor. The position will be supervising up to 9 crew members cutting and chipping Pinon, Juniper and brush as part of a fuels management and forest health program funded by the Recovery Act. The project areas will be within state parks and highway rights-of-way in the Pioche area. The crew will be camping at the project sites and working 8 consecutive 10-hr shifts followed by 6 days off. The supervisor will coordinate with the Institute crew coordinator and the cooperator to develop the weekly work plan and to map and evaluate project progress and quality. Compensation: o Rate of Pay: $14.74 per hour o Health benefits o Camping per diem Timeline: o July 13, 2009 November 30, 2009 o Full time, 40 hours per week Location: o Pioche, NV Qualifications: o 6 months experience supervising personnel doing restoration work including brushing or felling with chainsaws is required. Bachelors degree in forestry, environmental science or related field a plus; o Experience training and supervising others in safe use of chain saws and chippers and in the maintenance of chain saws and chippers; o Experience working with GIS software and hand-held GPS equipment; o Motivated, self-starter and detail oriented; o Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse public; o Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments; o Possess a valid, state-issued drivers license and clean driving record; o Tolerant of working in variable weather conditions, willing and able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions; How to Apply: Qualified and interested applicants should forward a cover letter, their résumé, and three professional references to Bridget Walden, Great Basin Institute Human Resources Coordinator, at bwal...@thegreatbasininstitute.org.
[ECOLOG-L] Field Station Manager, Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea (Africa)
Job Title: Manager, Moka Wildlife Center (Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea) Job Type: Full time with benefits, 1 year position (renewable) Opportunity location: Moka, Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea (Central/West Africa) Start date: September 1, 2009 Position Summary: The Moka Wildlife Center (MWC) Manager lives at and directs the newly (2007) established research and educational facility in the villages of Moka Bioko and Moka Malabo at the northern border of the Gran Caldera and Southern Highlands Scientific Reserve on Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea. This 2-building (residence + education/research building) university- affiliated facility serves as a base for scientists and students working in the scientific reserve as well as providing biodiversity conservation outreach to local communities and schools. It is funded by a grant from the ExxonMobil Foundation to the Bioko Biodiversity Protection Program, part of the academic partnership between Drexel University and the National University of Equatorial Guinea (UNGE). The MWC Manager is expected to have a strong background in research (Ph.D. preferred); a personal field research program adaptable to local conditions; and prior experience in a Spanish-speaking country. Responsibilities include coordinating the management of the MWC and the outreach program with an UNGE assigned, bilingual (Spanish/English) Assistant Manager; overseeing the design and implementation of an outreach program; and, most importantly, providing an active, ongoing biodiversity research environment as part of capacity building at UNGE. The position is a full time one-year position with Drexel University benefits. Salary (paid in US dollars) depends on qualifications. On-site housing, meals, vehicle, and transport to and from Bioko Island (up to $2500) are provided. Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions: The MWC Manager is expected to: �� Establish a personal biodiversity research program that: o utilizes the local ecosystem o engages BBPP local personnel o reflects familiarity with US academic traditions including English language scientific writing. �� Supervise selected research and teaching activities at the National University of Equatorial Guinea (UNGE) in coordination with the BBPP Senior Conservation Biologist and BBPP On-Site Administrator. �� Supervise the UNGE-designated (Spanish-speaking) MWC Assistant Manager who is responsible for the day-to-day management of the MWC including maintenance of the facilities, local guide training, and the development and delivery of a local outreach program. �� Live at the Moka Wildlife Center and drive (1.5 hr; 50 mi) to Malabo (BBPP vehicle; current US International Driver’s License required) for meetings approximately twice per month. Marginal Functions: �� Plan for and supervise visiting scientists, students and interns. �� Aid in preparation of English language reports and grant proposals �� Provide back-up and assistance for other BBPP personnel. �� Travel to and from the USA as needed, preferably on a US passport which does not require a visa from either the USA or Equatorial Guinea. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities The MWC Manager is expected to have: �� Research experience as demonstrated by academic credentials (Ph.D. or Masters degree in relevant field of study) and/or by managerial experience in a remote Spanish-speaking location (for example, US Peace Corps). �� English writing ability as demonstrated by scientific publications, reports and/or grant proposals. �� Ability to communicate effectively with diverse people, including local workers, UNGE personnel, local expat community and EG government ministries, as demonstrated by similar experiences in the past. �� Ability to thrive in a remote location with limited amenities, as demonstrated by similar experiences in the past. �� Ability to oversee the development of a Spanish-language outreach program including guide training and printed materials for visitors and school children. Minimum Qualifications: The position requires either an advanced degree (Ph.D. or Masters) in a relevant area of study (biodiversity conservation) or extensive experience that is directly relevant to the position (for example, 2 year conservation work in the US Peace Corps at a remote, Spanish-speaking location). Drexel University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. To apply: Apply by e-mail to Dr. Gail Hearn at gw...@drexel.edu, including a cover letter, resume, and minimum salary requirements.
Re: [ECOLOG-L] MODIS tools in ArcGIS
I did just a small amount of work with MODIS data, and never got around to writing scripts. But I found the HDF-EOS to GIS (HEG) tool to be very useful for converting MODIS data to GeoTIFFs. http://newsroom.gsfc.nasa.gov/sdptoolkit/HEG/HEGDownload.html Phil Man brings all things to the test of himself, and this is notably true of lightning. -Aldo Leopold --- On Thu, 5/28/09, Phil Nott pn...@birdpop.org wrote: From: Phil Nott pn...@birdpop.org Subject: [ECOLOG-L] MODIS tools in ArcGIS To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU Date: Thursday, May 28, 2009, 1:42 PM If anybody has any scripts (excepting those in ESRI script library) to import/manipulate/analyze MODIS granules we would appreciate knowing about them. Thanks Phil
[ECOLOG-L] NCC Year-Round Crew Member
Description: Spend a year working and camping at some of Nevadas premier natural areas. Serve alongside international volunteers and college students from across the country while making a lasting contribution to Nevadas natural heritage. Gain valuable field experience while working on habitat improvement, restoration, and recreation projects with the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and local and state agencies. Provide a national service with your environmental restoration efforts and work all over the state in a diverse and beautiful array of desert, mountain and alpine habitats. Compensation: This is an AmeriCorps position, and candidates will receive a living stipend of $14,161 for the year. This is not an hourly wage or a salary and is paid to members bi#8208;monthly throughout the entire year. Upon completion of AmeriCorps service, members shall receive an additional education award in the amount of $4,725 that can be used for paying off student loans, or paying tuition for a Title IV accredited college. Timeline: September 28, 2009 September 24, 2010 Conservation Projects: Trail building and rehabilitation Exotic species removal Forest thinning Habitat restoration Riparian rehabilitation Illegal road decommissioning Qualifications: To qualify, you must be at least 17 years of age and a US citizen that has received a high school diploma or GED (or be willing to achieve this before using education award). Duties: Maintaining a positive and professional attitude at all times while providing service Communicating with agency project staff Complying with both production and quality work standards established by NCC administration, crew supervisors and project partners Contributing to basic duties at the campsite including cooking, cleaning and organizing crew equipment Work Schedule: The term#8208;of#8208;service will be divided into two seasons. For the first 6 months crew members will be stationed in the Las Vegas area and will perform services primarily in the Mojave Desert Region. During the second half of the year crews will transition to northern Nevada and will be based in the Reno area and will perform services primarily in the Sierra Nevada and Great Basin Regions. The NCC will help during the transition time with housing recommendations. We will not provide housing and will not sign leases, but we can assist with identifying housing options. Training: Members will attend a 5#8208;day orientation session where they will receive training in chainsaw use, trail building, leave#8208;no trace ethics, CPR/First Aide, and effective citizenship. Locations: Lake Tahoe Great Basin National Park Lake Mead Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge Ely, Nevada To Apply: For a full position description and application instructions please visit our website: TheGreatBasinInstitute.org. Please direct all questions regarding the application process to Bridget Walden at bwal...@thegreatbasininstitute.org.
[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantship: Environmental and Ecological Modeling
Graduate assistantship is available to a highly motivated student to work on a NSF or USDA funded project. Projects focus on method development for spatiotemporal analysis of large ecological inventory databases. Candidates must have a desire to pursue an emphasis in environmental data modeling, statistical computing, and demonstrate competency in computer programming (e.g., R, C/C++, or Fortran). Compensation package includes: -RA funding available for 2 years, starting Fall 2009 semester -Enrollment through the Department of Forestry or Geography -Possible specialization in Statistics and Probability If you are interested please provide: -Statement of interest and career goals -GRE scores -Undergraduate and graduate transcripts -Curriculum vita Andrew Finley Natural Resources Building Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 48824-1222 Email: finl...@msu.edu Phone: 517-432-7219 web: http://blue.for.msu.edu
Re: [ECOLOG-L] MODIS tools in ArcGIS
My MODIS workflow usually involves using the Modis Reprojection Tool software to extract bands of interest and re-project them in the projection / coordinate system of choice, saving each band as a geotiff file: https://lpdaac.usgs.gov/lpdaac/tools/modis_reprojection_tool For extended functionality, there is also the set of LDOPE tools, which can perform the same functions of MRT and others (like reading QC flags, etc.). But these are all command-line only: https://lpdaac.usgs.gov/lpdaac/tools/ldope_tools MRT also offers command line functionality, meaning you can usually batch operations if you know how to write DOS batch files (and if you don't, it is very simple to learn, just search for tutorials in the web). Best, Thiago Sanna Freire Silva BSc(Hons) in Biology - MSc in Remote Sensing PhD Candidate at the Department of Geography University of Victoria thi...@uvic.ca www.thiagosilva.wordpress.com SPECTRAL - Spectroradiometry Laboratoty http://www.geog.uvic.ca/dept2/SPECT/index.html Phil Morefield wrote: I did just a small amount of work with MODIS data, and never got around to writing scripts. But I found the HDF-EOS to GIS (HEG) tool to be very useful for converting MODIS data to GeoTIFFs. http://newsroom.gsfc.nasa.gov/sdptoolkit/HEG/HEGDownload.html Phil Man brings all things to the test of himself, and this is notably true of lightning. -Aldo Leopold --- On Thu, 5/28/09, Phil Nott pn...@birdpop.org wrote: From: Phil Nott pn...@birdpop.org Subject: [ECOLOG-L] MODIS tools in ArcGIS To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU Date: Thursday, May 28, 2009, 1:42 PM If anybody has any scripts (excepting those in ESRI script library) to import/manipulate/analyze MODIS granules we would appreciate knowing about them. Thanks Phil
Re: [ECOLOG-L] MODIS tools in ArcGIS
If you need a small MODIS subset I found the following tool very handy: http://daac.ornl.gov/cgi-bin/MODIS/GLBVIZ_1_Glb/modis_subset_order_global_col5.pl The data are delivered in either GeoTIFF or ASCII format. Kirsten -Original Message- From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news on behalf of Phil Morefield Sent: Fri 5/29/2009 3:28 PM To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU Subject: Re: [ECOLOG-L] MODIS tools in ArcGIS I did just a small amount of work with MODIS data, and never got around to writing scripts. But I found the HDF-EOS to GIS (HEG) tool to be very useful for converting MODIS data to GeoTIFFs. http://newsroom.gsfc.nasa.gov/sdptoolkit/HEG/HEGDownload.html Phil Man brings all things to the test of himself, and this is notably true of lightning. -Aldo Leopold --- On Thu, 5/28/09, Phil Nott pn...@birdpop.org wrote: From: Phil Nott pn...@birdpop.org Subject: [ECOLOG-L] MODIS tools in ArcGIS To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU Date: Thursday, May 28, 2009, 1:42 PM If anybody has any scripts (excepting those in ESRI script library) to import/manipulate/analyze MODIS granules we would appreciate knowing about them. Thanks Phil
Re: [ECOLOG-L] MODIS tools in ArcGIS
We also have: H2G_SPA Version 1.5a Released – 5/7/2009 The Direct Readout Laboratory (DRL) is pleased to announce the release of the H2G_SPA Alpha Version 1.5a. The H2G_SPA (Hierarchical Data Format [HDF] to Georeferenced Tagged Image File Format [GeoTIFF] Converter Science Processing Algorithm) is specially designed for Direct Readout and can create geolocated GeoTIFF images, jpeg browse images, and png browse images for various parameter datasets in Level 2 MODIS SPA products. H2G also creates standard true color images and user-defined false color images from Level 2 Corrected Reflectance Products. The geolocated GeoTIFF images are Geographic Information System (GIS)-ingestible and can also be opened by standard image viewers. The non-geolocated jpeg and png images are more suitable as browse images. These browse images are enhanced with vector overlays of land/sea and political boundaries. H2G incorporates features to enhance output images and facilitate scientific interpretation: * while creating images from a primary dataset, a secondary dataset may be used to mask appropriate areas; * user-defined color map and user-defined scaling capabilities for conversion of dataset values into imagery pixels; * optional subsetting of swaths into user-defined regions of interest; * jpeg and png browse images can have legends and/or overlays. H2G allows only geographic projections at this time. Inclusion of other projections and image mosaic capabilities are under consideration. http://directreadout.sci.gsfc.nasa.gov/index.cfm?section=homepage=news2009#5/7/2009 Thanks, Mark Solomon Mark S. Solomon Email: mark.s.solo...@nasa.gov Direct Readout Laboratory NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Code 606.3 Greenbelt, MD 20771 Phone: 301-286-0876 Fax: 301-286-1776 http://directreadout.sci.gsfc.nasa.gov On Fri, May 29, 2009 at 3:28 PM, Phil Morefield philmorefi...@yahoo.com wrote: I did just a small amount of work with MODIS data, and never got around to writing scripts. But I found the HDF-EOS to GIS (HEG) tool to be very useful for converting MODIS data to GeoTIFFs. http://newsroom.gsfc.nasa.gov/sdptoolkit/HEG/HEGDownload.html Phil Man brings all things to the test of himself, and this is notably true of lightning. -Aldo Leopold --- On Thu, 5/28/09, Phil Nott pn...@birdpop.org wrote: From: Phil Nott pn...@birdpop.org Subject: [ECOLOG-L] MODIS tools in ArcGIS To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU Date: Thursday, May 28, 2009, 1:42 PM If anybody has any scripts (excepting those in ESRI script library) to import/manipulate/analyze MODIS granules we would appreciate knowing about them. Thanks Phil
