Mar
31
IMPACT Article: The Ganga, Shangri-La, K’un L’un and the Tale the Lost Glaciers
March 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment
The Ganga, Shangri-La, K’un L’un and the Tale the Lost Glaciers
By Eric J. Fitch
More than a 100 million years ago, the Indian subcontinent broke free from Africa during the larger breakup of Gondwanaland. Plate tectonics drove it northward at an estimated astonishing rate of 150 mm per year. Around 55 million years ago, one of [...]
Feb
6
IMPACT Article: Captain Cook, Science, and Luck
February 6, 2009 | 1 Comment
Captain Cook, Science, and Luck
By Eric Fitch
I grew up a fan of the fictional exploits of Captain James T. Kirk and although I maintain my status as a Trekkie, in more recent years I have come to admire the life and works of Captain James Cook FRS RN. This admiration was reinforced by things [...]
Jan
7
IMPACT Article: Presenting Urban Stormwater BMP Performance Data to a Broad Audience
January 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Authors
John Kosco and Nikos Singelis
INTRODUCTION
Accurate data on stormwater best management practice (BMP) performance is important for many reasons. Engineers use BMP performance data to estimate effectiveness and meet design requirements. Municipal officials use BMP performance data to assess whether a particular design will meet local requirements. State and local water quality professionals use BMP performance [...]
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