Young plants make me feel hopeful 🌱

So fun! #FoCoMX

This video from CSU Atmospheric Science researcher Jessie Creamean unveils the upper levels of the Arctic Ocean.

When algae and phytoplankton release and bloom in the ocean, floating particles are visible and measurable.

Read more: engr.source.colostate.edu/under-the-ar...

Ōwakudani, a volcanic valley with active sulphur vents in Hakone, Japan, was created around 3,000 yo from an explosion of the Hakone volcano.

Wildlife 📸🇯🇵

I worked on my photography skills while traveling in Japan the last two weeks.

☁️ Satellite information on clouds supports the US Department of Defense, as well as, safe flights for remote supply runs, search and rescue missions, and investigation of accidents. ➡️ www.cira.colostate.edu/cira-admin/e...

🛰️ Current weather satellites can't last forever, and we need to support the upcoming ones. Weather satellites require a lot of behind the scenes upkeep and years of preparation before a satellite even launches. ➡️ www.cira.colostate.edu/cira-admin/g...

🌎 We don't simply throw cameras into space. Getting information and visuals from satellites takes a lot of expert management of data. ➡️ www.cira.colostate.edu/cira-admin/f...

🌡️ AI weather forecasting isn't up for the task of replacing traditional weather forecasting yet, and AI forecasting depends heavily on satellite data. ➡️ engr.source.colostate.edu/ask-the-expe...

⚠️ Third party apps get their information from NOAA's weather forecast offices. They can't provide things like tornado warnings without that information. ➡️ www.cira.colostate.edu/cira-admin/n...

Check out what just arrived for book club! 📘⛈️🌀🌁☀️

Looking for a creative way to show your coworkers that you appreciate them? Try a bouquet of kitchen utensils 🧑🏻‍🍳🤣

Inspired by: www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/r...

Going to #AMS2025 next week! I'm bringing all the audio and visual equipment so we can get some cool CSU Atmospheric Science and @cira-csu.bsky.social content! Also, hope to meet people at the CSU reception.