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Joint microwave and infrared studies for soil moisture determination [PDF]

open access: yes
The feasibility of using a combined microwave-thermal infrared system to determine soil moisture content is addressed. Of particular concern are bare soils. The theoretical basis for microwave emission from soils and the transport of heat and moisture in
Kahle, A. B.   +2 more
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Variation in Spring Nearshore Resident Fish Species Composition and Life Histories in the Lower San Joaquin Watershed and Delta

open access: yesSan Francisco Estuary and Watershed Science, 2006
Providing freshwater to human populations while protecting or rehabilitating ecosystem health is a significant challenge to water resource managers and requires accurate knowledge of aquatic resources.
Larry R. Brown, Jason T. May
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Benthic Ammonia Oxidizers Differ in Community Structure and Biogeochemical Potential Across a Riverine Delta

open access: yesFrontiers in Microbiology, 2015
Nitrogen pollution in coastal zones is a widespread issue, particularly in ecosystems with urban or agricultural watersheds. California’s Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, at the landward reaches of San Francisco Bay, is highly impacted by both agricultural ...
Julian eDamashek   +5 more
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Remote sensing research for agricultural applications [PDF]

open access: yes
The thematic mapper simulator (TMS) flown by the U-2/ER-2 aircraft is being used as a surrogate for LANDSAT-4TM data. Progress is reported on spectral data acquisition including TMS, color infrared high altitude aerial photography, and LANDSAT 3 MSS and ...
Colwell, R. N.
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The State of the Great Central Valley -- The Environment [PDF]

open access: yes, 2001
Part of a series that provides various quality of life indicators for California's Central Valley. Includes data on air quality, water, and land use.
Doug Jackson, John Landis
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Long-Term Trends in Summertime Habitat Suitability for Delta Smelt, Hypomesus transpacificus

open access: yesSan Francisco Estuary and Watershed Science, 2008
The biological productivity of river-dominated estuaries is affected strongly by variation in freshwater inflow, which affects nursery habitat quality. Previous research has shown this is generally true in the upper San Francisco Estuary, California, USA;
Matthew L. Nobriga   +3 more
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Testing the Waters: California's Local Officials Experiment with New Ways to Engage the Public [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
This report explores the attitudes of California's local officials toward public participation in local governance. These officials believe that the current models for including the public in local decision making fail to meet the needs of both residents
Carolin Hagelskamp   +2 more
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