@article{shropshire_li_he_2016, title={Storm impact on sea surface temperature and chlorophyll a in the Gulf of Mexico and Sargasso Sea based on daily cloud-free satellite data reconstructions}, volume={43}, ISSN={0094-8276}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/2016GL071178}, DOI={10.1002/2016gl071178}, abstractNote={Upper ocean responses to tropical storms/hurricanes have been extensively studied using satellite observations. However, resolving concurrent sea surface temperature (SST) and chlorophyll a (chl a) responses along storm tracks remains a major challenge due to extensive cloud coverage in satellite images. Here we produce daily cloud‐free SST and chl a reconstructions based on the Data INterpolating Empirical Orthogonal Function method over a 10 year period (2003–2012) for the Gulf of Mexico and Sargasso Sea regions. Daily reconstructions allow us to characterize and contrast previously obscured subweekly SST and chl a responses to storms in the two main storm‐impacted regions of the Atlantic Ocean. Statistical analyses of daily SST and chl a responses revealed regional differences in the response time as well as the response sensitivity to maximum sustained wind speed and translation speed. This study demonstrates that SST and chl a responses clearly depend on regional ocean conditions and are not as universal as might have been previously suggested.}, number={23}, journal={Geophysical Research Letters}, publisher={American Geophysical Union (AGU)}, author={Shropshire, Taylor and Li, Yizhen and He, Ruoying}, year={2016}, month={Dec}, pages={12,199–12,207} } @article{blecken_hunt_al-rubaei_viklander_lord_2015, title={Stormwater control measure (SCM) maintenance considerations to ensure designed functionality}, volume={14}, ISSN={1573-062X 1744-9006}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1573062X.2015.1111913}, DOI={10.1080/1573062x.2015.1111913}, abstractNote={Abstract Great investment is made in the design and installation of stormwater control measures (SCMs). Substantial research investment, too, is made to optimise the performance of SCMs. However, once installed, SCMs often suffer from lack of maintenance or even outright neglect. Key maintenance needs for wet ponds, constructed stormwater wetlands, bioretention, infiltration practices, permeable pavement, swales, and rainwater harvesting systems are reviewed with many tasks, such as the cleaning of pre-treatment areas and the preservation of infiltration surfaces, being common maintenance themes among SCMs. Consequences of lacking maintenance are illustrated (mainly insufficient function or failure). Probable reasons for neglect include insufficient communication, unclear responsibilities, lack of knowledge, financial barriers, and decentralised measures. In future designs and research, maintenance (and lack thereof) should be considered. Assessing the performance of SCMs conservatively and including safety factors may prevent consequences of under-maintenance; and requiring regular inspection may help to enforce sufficient maintenance.}, number={3}, journal={Urban Water Journal}, publisher={Informa UK Limited}, author={Blecken, Godecke-Tobias and Hunt, William F., III and Al-Rubaei, Ahmed Mohammed and Viklander, Maria and Lord, William G.}, year={2015}, month={Nov}, pages={278–290} } @inproceedings{kraus_pledger_riley_fonteno_jackson_bilderback_arboretum_2014, title={Defining rain garden filter bed substrates based on saturated hydraulic conductivity}, volume={1034}, booktitle={International symposium on growing media and soilless cultivation}, author={Kraus, H. and Pledger, R. and Riley, E. and Fonteno, W. C. and Jackson, B. E. and Bilderback, T. and Arboretum, J. C. R.}, year={2014}, pages={57–64} } @inproceedings{riley_kraus_bilderback_2014, title={Physical properties of varying rain garden filter bed substrates affect saturated hydraulic conductivity ?}, volume={1055}, DOI={10.17660/actahortic.2014.1055.102}, booktitle={Proceedings of the international plant propagator's society - 2013}, author={Riley, E. D. and Kraus, Helen and Bilderback, T. E.}, year={2014}, pages={485–489} } @inproceedings{bilderback_riley_jackson_kraus_fonteno_owen_altland_fain_2013, title={Strategies for developing sustainable substrates in nursery crop production}, volume={1013}, DOI={10.17660/actahortic.2013.1013.2}, abstractNote={A comprehensive literature search of industrial and agricultural by-products to replace or extend existing soilless substrate components would produce a seemingly endless list of materials from “garbage” to a plethora of manure-based composts that have been tested both in the laboratory and in crop response studies throughout the world. Many of these alternatives have shown promise, but limiting factors for integration and use of the alternatives substrate components continue to include: regional or national availability; transport costs; handling costs; lack of a uniform and consistent product; guidelines for preparation and use of materials or impact on current crop production practices. If a product can overcome the above limitations, then researchers are tasked with documenting substrate physical or chemical characteristics. The objective in all studies is to maintain or increase growth of nursery crops and to extend the longevity and acceptable physical properties for long-term woody ornamental crops. Proof of results is determined using laboratory analyses and crop growth studies. Physiochemical properties are monitored over days, weeks, and months to ensure stability. Particle size distribution and varying ratios of substrate components are manipulated to achieve optimal air filled porosity and available water content. Soilless substrates are amended with lime, sulfur and nutrients or blended with other substrate components to provide optimal chemical characteristics. Additionally, substrates are evaluated under industry conditions to determine impact on water, nutrient and pest management to better understand obstacles to commercial adoption.}, booktitle={International symposium on growing media, composting and substrate analysis}, author={Bilderback, T. E. and Riley, E. D. and Jackson, B. E. and Kraus, Helen and Fonteno, W. C. and Owen, J. S. and Altland, J. and Fain, G. B.}, year={2013}, pages={43–56} }