Abstract: This paper explores the use of the constant grid flux form forward-in-time upstream-biased advection schemes for the advection of temperature and salinity in ocean modeling. The constant grid flux form schemes are shown ...

Abstract: This article deals with European and American legal techniques used to provide affordable housing and promote social mix in communities. Using a comparative approach, the work studies the concepts of sustainability and ...

Abstract: The variability of the circulation in the North Atlantic and its link with atmospheric variability are investigated in a realistic hindcast simulation from 1953 to 2003. The interannual-to-decadal variability of the subpolar ...

Abstract: Engineering faculty are urged to be “inclusive” when teaching classes of diverse students. Research has shown that an inclusive approach not only assists the progress of socially and culturally underrepresented students, ...

Abstract: During the 17 January 1994 Northridge, California, earthquake, a moderate earthquake, alleged

Abstract: Cladding failures are on the rise. First, a consolidated effort and sole responsibility are necessary for the successful and reliable performance of cladding. Second, it is becoming increasingly apparent that there must ...

Abstract: United States Geological Survey streamflow data are commonly used for hydraulic model calibration and boundary conditions. The transitory nature of sand-bed rivers’ bathymetry is problematic for the traditional automated ...

Abstract: High-resolution numerical simulations are conducted using the Coupled Ocean?Atmosphere Mesoscale Prediction System (COAMPS)1 with two different urban canopy parameterizations for a 23-day period in August 2005 for the New ...

Abstract: Interpersonal conflict on the job is identified as one of the top occupational job stressors, strongly linked to a reduction in worker psychological and physical health. In addition, interpersonal conflict has been identified ...