Abstract: This paper describes the principles adopted by the NASA Earth Science Enterprise in formulating a comprehensive 2002?2010 research strategy for earth system science, and outlines one component of this broad interdisciplinary ...

Abstract: The soil-water retention curve (SWRC) is the relationship between the suction values and water content of the soil. This curve has one or more branches depending on the suction imposition paths, and represents one of the ...

Abstract: of Tropical Convection (YOTC) project recognizes that major improvements are needed in how the tropics are represented in climate models. Tropical convection is organized into multiscale precipitation systems with an ...

Abstract: n ensemble of regional climate simulations is analyzed to evaluate the ability of 10 regional climate models (RCMs) and their ensemble average to simulate precipitation over Africa. All RCMs use a similar domain and spatial ...

Abstract: Hydrologic research at the interface between the atmosphere and land surface is undergoing a dramatic change in focus, driven by new societal priorities, emerging technologies, and better understanding of the earth system. ...

Abstract: sity and benefits for establishing the international Earth-system Prediction Initiative (EPI) are discussed by scientists associated with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) World Weather Research Programme (WWRP), ...