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Rahul Ramachandran - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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IGARSS - Earth Science Deep Learning: Applications and Lessons Learned
IGARSS 2018 - 2018 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, 2018Co-Authors: Manil Maskey, J.j. Miller, Rahul Ramachandran, Jia Zhang, Iksha GurungAbstract:Deep learning has revolutionized computer vision and natural language processing with various algorithms scaled using high-performance computing. The Data Science and Informatics Group (DSIG) at the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), has been using deep learning for a variety of Earth Science applications. This paper provides examples of the applications and also addresses some of the challenges that have been encountered.
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Talkoot: software tool to create collaboratories for Earth Science
Earth Science Informatics, 2012Co-Authors: Rahul Ramachandran, Manil Maskey, Helen Conover, Ajinkya Kulkarni, U. S. Nair, Sunil MovvaAbstract:“Open Science,” where researchers share and publish every element of their research process in addition to the final results, can foster novel ways of collaboration among researchers and has the potential to spontaneously create new virtual research collaborations. Based on scientific interest, these new virtual research collaborations can cut across traditional boundaries such as institutions and organizations. Advances in technology allow for software tools that can be used by different research groups and institutions to build and support virtual collaborations and infuse open Science. This paper describes Talkoot, a software toolkit designed and developed by the authors to provide Earth Science researchers a ready-to-use knowledge management environment and an online platform for collaboration. Talkoot allows Earth Science researchers a means to systematically gather, tag and share their data, analysis workflows and research notes. These Talkoot features are designed to foster rapid knowledge sharing within a virtual community. Talkoot can be utilized by small to medium sized groups and research centers, as well as large enterprises such a national laboratories and federal agencies.
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Earth Science markup language esml a solution for scientific data application interoperability problem
Computers & Geosciences, 2004Co-Authors: Rahul Ramachandran, Sara Graves, H ConoverAbstract:Interchange technologies facilitate seamless interactions between applications, tools and services with datasets in heterogeneous formats. The Information Technology and Systems Center at the University of Alabama in Huntsville is developing an interchange technology focused on scientific data in general, and particularly on the vast amounts of remotely sensed Earth Science data. This interchange technology consists of the Earth Science Markup Language (ESML) and a related library of programming utilities. ESML, based on the eXtensible Markup Language (XML), allows data format structure descriptions to be written in a standard manner. ESML is unique in that it is not another new data format, instead it is a external structural metadata based solution for decoding existing formats. The effort involved to describe legacy data formats in ESML is small. ESML and the associated software library will allow wider interoperability of Earth Science services and tools, enabling Earth Scientists to work more easily with data in a variety of formats. This interchange technology will facilitate the development of data format independent search, visualization, and analysis tools. This paper will describe this interchange technology and compare it with similar XML based efforts.
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Earth Science MARKUP LANGUAGE
2001Co-Authors: Rahul Ramachandran, Helen Conover, Sara Graves, Mohammad Alshayeb, B. Beaumont, Nathan Hanish, Li Xiang, Sunil Movva, Andrew Mcdowell, Matthew H. SmithAbstract:The Earth Science community is the processing and analyzing large amount and variety of data from space and ground-based observations and from models. These data are generally stored in physical media with different data formats. This large variety of data formats forces the scientists to spend significant amount of time in writing specialized data format specific, readers before their analysis can even begin. Formats for Earth Science data can be as simple as ASCII and binary formats or be as complex as Hierarchical Data Format (HDF) and HDF Earth Observing System (HDF-EOS) formats. In this paper, we introduce the Earth Science Markup Language (ESML), being currently developed at the Information Technology and Systems Center at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. ESML would make applications independent of data formats and facilitate easier searches for data via internet search engine. Primary purpose of this paper is to bring ESML to the attention of data consumers and producers, and invite comments and suggestions.
H Conover - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Earth Science markup language esml a solution for scientific data application interoperability problem
Computers & Geosciences, 2004Co-Authors: Rahul Ramachandran, Sara Graves, H ConoverAbstract:Interchange technologies facilitate seamless interactions between applications, tools and services with datasets in heterogeneous formats. The Information Technology and Systems Center at the University of Alabama in Huntsville is developing an interchange technology focused on scientific data in general, and particularly on the vast amounts of remotely sensed Earth Science data. This interchange technology consists of the Earth Science Markup Language (ESML) and a related library of programming utilities. ESML, based on the eXtensible Markup Language (XML), allows data format structure descriptions to be written in a standard manner. ESML is unique in that it is not another new data format, instead it is a external structural metadata based solution for decoding existing formats. The effort involved to describe legacy data formats in ESML is small. ESML and the associated software library will allow wider interoperability of Earth Science services and tools, enabling Earth Scientists to work more easily with data in a variety of formats. This interchange technology will facilitate the development of data format independent search, visualization, and analysis tools. This paper will describe this interchange technology and compare it with similar XML based efforts.
Sara Graves - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Earth Science markup language esml a solution for scientific data application interoperability problem
Computers & Geosciences, 2004Co-Authors: Rahul Ramachandran, Sara Graves, H ConoverAbstract:Interchange technologies facilitate seamless interactions between applications, tools and services with datasets in heterogeneous formats. The Information Technology and Systems Center at the University of Alabama in Huntsville is developing an interchange technology focused on scientific data in general, and particularly on the vast amounts of remotely sensed Earth Science data. This interchange technology consists of the Earth Science Markup Language (ESML) and a related library of programming utilities. ESML, based on the eXtensible Markup Language (XML), allows data format structure descriptions to be written in a standard manner. ESML is unique in that it is not another new data format, instead it is a external structural metadata based solution for decoding existing formats. The effort involved to describe legacy data formats in ESML is small. ESML and the associated software library will allow wider interoperability of Earth Science services and tools, enabling Earth Scientists to work more easily with data in a variety of formats. This interchange technology will facilitate the development of data format independent search, visualization, and analysis tools. This paper will describe this interchange technology and compare it with similar XML based efforts.
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Earth Science MARKUP LANGUAGE
2001Co-Authors: Rahul Ramachandran, Helen Conover, Sara Graves, Mohammad Alshayeb, B. Beaumont, Nathan Hanish, Li Xiang, Sunil Movva, Andrew Mcdowell, Matthew H. SmithAbstract:The Earth Science community is the processing and analyzing large amount and variety of data from space and ground-based observations and from models. These data are generally stored in physical media with different data formats. This large variety of data formats forces the scientists to spend significant amount of time in writing specialized data format specific, readers before their analysis can even begin. Formats for Earth Science data can be as simple as ASCII and binary formats or be as complex as Hierarchical Data Format (HDF) and HDF Earth Observing System (HDF-EOS) formats. In this paper, we introduce the Earth Science Markup Language (ESML), being currently developed at the Information Technology and Systems Center at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. ESML would make applications independent of data formats and facilitate easier searches for data via internet search engine. Primary purpose of this paper is to bring ESML to the attention of data consumers and producers, and invite comments and suggestions.
Geoff Camphire - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Feel the Pulse of Earth Science! Celebrate Earth Science Week 2007
The Science Teacher, 2007Co-Authors: Ann E. Benbow, Geoff CamphireAbstract:Every day, there are headlines about approaching storms and natural disasters, melting polar ice and escalating global temperatures, shrinking fossil fuel supplies and rising energy needs. The headlines point to the need for our society to learn and understand Earth Science. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Each year, the American Geological Institute (AGI) organizes Earth Science Week to help monitor and spread Earth Science literacy. This year marks the 10th annual Earth Science Week, which is geared to promote better understanding of the geoSciences and stewardship of the planet. Guided by the theme "The Pulse of Earth Science," activities and resources for teachers and students are available at www.Earthsciweek.org. Earth Science Week 2007 (October 14-20) is the perfect time for teachers and students to check out the latest developments in geoScience education, research, and operations around the world. Earth Science Week encourages teachers and students to join the thousands of educators, young people, and geoscientists around the world who are promoting a spirit of international cooperation. For instance, this year marks the start of the International Polar Year (www.ipy.org), the International Year of Planet Earth (www.esfs.org), the International Heliophysical Year (ihy2007.org), and the International Electronic Geophysical Year (www.egy.org). These initiatives will generate geoScience research and awareness vital to Earth Science's impact on society. During Earth Science Week, millions of people nationally and internationally will be sampling groundwater, monitoring weather, touring quarries, exploring caves, preparing competition projects, visiting museums and Science centers, and learning about Earth Science. This article highlights some of the events and opportunities in which teachers and students can become involved. Good vibrations? Teachers can check the pulse of Earth Science education in their school systems. During the past year, AGI has been collecting detailed data on the status of geoScience teaching and learning in every state. The information will be available on a new website--Pulse of Earth Science: National Status of K-12 Earth Science Education, State by State, 2007--set to debut by Earth Science Week. (Note: To learn more, teachers can visit www.Earthsciweek.org in October 2007.) For every state, AGI sought out recent data on: * teacher certification requirements and numbers teaching Science, * required courses for middle and high school students, * K-12 enrollment in Earth Science subjects, * Earth Science in state Science standards, * state assessment in Earth Science, * textbook adoptions, and * state education contact information. Some teachers might be surprised at the status of geoScience in their school systems. For example, although every state but Iowa includes Earth Science in its Science education standards, this priority rarely carries through to curriculum requirements or high school exit exams, according to preliminary findings. Only three states require an Earth Science course for graduation, and only eleven states offer Earth Science as an elective within Science requirements. Students currently must pass high school exit exams for graduation in twenty-five states, but only five of those states have included Earth Science in test questions up to now. …
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Geoscientists Explore the Earth: Earth Science Week 2005
The Science Teacher, 2005Co-Authors: Ann E. Benbow, Geoff CamphireAbstract:Across the country and around the world, Earth Science students will sample groundwater, monitor the weather, tour mines, explore caves, visit museums and Science centers, prepare projects for competitions, and conduct investigations in their own classrooms during Earth Science Week 2005 (October 9-15), sponsored by the American Geological Institute (AGI). Visit the American Geological Institute (AGI) Earth Science Week website--www.Earthsciweek.org--to learn more about how you can become involved. On the website you will find events taking place in your community, local organizations to partner with, the many careers available in geoScience, the monthly Earth Science Week Update electronic newsletter, and how you can order an Earth Science Week educator's kit. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This year, Earth Science Week celebrates the theme "Geoscientists Explore the Earth." Earth Science Week will focus on the wide range of exciting professional opportunities available--including careers in geology, geophysics, oceanography, paleontology, climatology, and Earth Science education. AGI is emphasizing geoScience careers this year for many important reasons. Geoscientists help identify adequate supplies of natural resources, maintain agricultural productivity, protect the environment, monitor global weather patterns, predict and minimize the catastrophic effects of natural hazards, and perform a host of other critical functions. In addition, employers in business, industry, technology, research, and education are preparing for the retirement of the Baby Boom generation, which will open a substantial number of job opportunities for geoscientists in the workforce. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Secondary students may not be aware of the wide variety of geoScience careers available to them, and the importance of such careers to society. The Earth Science Week kit, materials, events, and website can help students--the next generation of geoscientists--learn about these career options. Find your opening AGI has organized this annual international event since 1998 to help people better understand and appreciate the Earth Sciences and to encourage stewardship of the planet. Want to get involved? Earth Science Week offers something for everyone. Start by checking out the colorful Earth Science Week poster included in this month's issue of The Science Teacher. Before you put it up in your classroom, see the reverse side of the poster for an activity that you and your students can conduct in the classroom. At www.Earthsciweek.org you can order an Earth Science Week educator's kit. This year's kit contains CD-ROMs, classroom activities for high school and other grade levels, the new Spanish translation of AGI's Why Earth Science? brochure, geoScience maps and lithographs, and information on event contests. AGI and its event partners, including the U.S. Geological Survey, National Park Service, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Weather Service, American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation, Incorporated Research Institutions in Seismology, Digital Library for Earth System Education, S'Cool, and EarthScope, produce all of these materials. In the kit, you'll also find the Earth Science Week 2005-2006 School-Year Calendar. This wall calendar features a classroom activity each month. In addition, the publication provides a wealth of information about geoScience careers, upcoming geoScience events, historical dates relating to Earth Science, ways to participate in Earth Science Week, and links to resources on the internet. Hang the calendar in your classroom, so you and your students can use it throughout the school year--far beyond the October celebration of Earth Science Week. During Earth Science Week you can also conduct an Earth Science classroom activity. The Earth Science Week website describes several activities, all aligned with the National Science Education Standards. …
Chris John Henry King - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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AN ANALYSIS OF MISCONCEPTIONS IN Science TEXTBOOKS: Earth Science IN ENGLAND AND WALES
International Journal of Science Education, 2010Co-Authors: Chris John Henry KingAbstract:Surveys of the Earth Science content of all secondary (high school) Science textbooks and related publications used in England and Wales have revealed high levels of error/ misconception. The 29 Science textbooks or textbook series surveyed (51 texts in all) showed poor coverage of National Curriculum Earth Science and contained a mean level of one Earth Science error/ misconception per page. Science syllabuses and examinations surveyed also showed errors/ misconceptions. More than 500 instances of misconception were identified through the surveys. These were analysed for frequency, indicating that those areas of the Earth Science curriculum most prone to misconception are sedimentary processes/ rocks, Earthquakes/ Earth's structure, and plate tectonics. For the fifteen most frequent misconceptions, examples of quotes from the textbooks are given, together with the scientific consensus view, a discussion, and an example of a misconception of similar significance in another area of Science. The misconceptions identified in the surveys are compared with those described in the literature. This indicates that the misconceptions found in college students and pre-service/ practising Science teachers are often also found in published materials, and. These materials therefore are likely to reinforce the misconceptions in teachers and their students, often in key areas of the Earth Science curriculum. The analysis and discussionis information provides the opportunity for writers of secondary Science materials to improve their work on Earth Science and to provide a platform for improved teaching and learning of Earth Science in the future.
