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Publications

The National Innovation Center partnership development and science support has generated numerous publications over the last decade.

UAS Research

We support various projects using UAS to assess and monitor stream velocity, active volcanic lava flows, snow depth, and soil moisture and to characterize wildfire and dust as well as volcanic and methane gas emissions. 

Next Generation Wildlife Tracking

Working with our partners to develop next generation wildlife tracking and monitoring technologies to better characterize behavior and movement as more rapid information delivery. 

Next Generation Streamgaging

Working with technology partners who built EnviSense, an ultra-low power environmental sensing system, the USGS has deployed over a dozen systems across two locations in Northern California for hydrological monitoring applications. 

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A direct-push freezing core barrel for sampling unconsolidated subsurface sediments and adjacent pore fluids A direct-push freezing core barrel for sampling unconsolidated subsurface sediments and adjacent pore fluids

Contaminants passing through the unsaturated zone can undergo changes in narrow reaction zones upon reaching saturated sediments. Understanding these reactions requires sampling of sediment together with adjacent water and microbes in a manner that preserves in situ redox conditions. Use of a basket-type core catcher for saturated, noncohesive sediments results in redistribution or loss...
Authors
Jared J. Trost, Thomas M. Christy, Barbara A. Bekins
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Ecosystems Mission Area, Water Resources Mission Area, Contaminant Biology, Environmental Health Program, Toxic Substances Hydrology, National Innovation Center, Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center, Upper Midwest Water Science Center

A biodynamic understanding of dietborne and waterborne Ag uptake from Ag NPs in the sediment-dwelling oligochaete, Tubifex tubifex A biodynamic understanding of dietborne and waterborne Ag uptake from Ag NPs in the sediment-dwelling oligochaete, Tubifex tubifex

Metal nanoparticles (Me-NPs) are increasingly used in various products, such as inks and cosmetics, enhancing the likelihood of their release into aquatic environments. An understanding of the mechanisms controlling their bioaccumulation and ecotoxicity in aquatic biota will help support environmental risk assessment. Here we characterized unidirectional parameters for uptake and...
Authors
Stine Rosendal Tangaa, Margrethe Winther-Nielsen, Henriette Selck, Marie Noele Croteau
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Water Resources Mission Area, Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center, National Innovation Center

The effect of particle size distribution on the design of urban stormwater control measures The effect of particle size distribution on the design of urban stormwater control measures

An urban pollutant loading model was used to demonstrate how incorrect assumptions on the particle size distribution (PSD) in urban runoff can alter the design characteristics of stormwater control measures (SCMs) used to remove solids in stormwater. Field-measured PSD, although highly variable, is generally coarser than the widely-accepted PSD characterized by the Nationwide Urban...
Authors
William R. Selbig, Michael N. Fienen, Judy A. Horwatich, Roger T. Bannerman
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Water Resources Mission Area, National Innovation Center, Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center, Upper Midwest Water Science Center

An automated SO2 camera system for continuous, real-time monitoring of gas emissions from Kīlauea Volcano's summit Overlook Crater An automated SO2 camera system for continuous, real-time monitoring of gas emissions from Kīlauea Volcano's summit Overlook Crater

SO2 camera systems allow rapid two-dimensional imaging of sulfur dioxide (SO2) emitted from volcanic vents. Here, we describe the development of an SO2 camera system specifically designed for semi-permanent field installation and continuous use. The integration of innovative but largely “off-the-shelf” components allowed us to assemble a robust and highly customizable instrument capable...
Authors
Christoph Kern, Jeff Sutton, Tamar Elias, Robert Lopaka Lee, Kevan P. Kamibayashi, Loren Antolik, Cynthia A. Werner
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Volcano Hazards Program, National Innovation Center, Volcano Science Center, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory

Characterizing the distribution of particles in urban stormwater: advancements through improved sampling technology Characterizing the distribution of particles in urban stormwater: advancements through improved sampling technology

A new sample collection system was developed to improve the representation of sediment in stormwater by integrating the entire water column. The depth-integrated sampler arm (DISA) was able to mitigate sediment stratification bias in storm water, thereby improving the characterization of particle size distribution from urban source areas. Collector streets had the lowest median particle...
Authors
William R. Selbig
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Water Resources Mission Area, National Innovation Center, Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center, Upper Midwest Water Science Center

Regression modeling of particle size distributions in urban stormwater: Advancements through improved sample collection methods Regression modeling of particle size distributions in urban stormwater: Advancements through improved sample collection methods

A new sample collection system was developed to improve the representation of sediment entrained in urban storm water by integrating water quality samples from the entire water column. The depth-integrated sampler arm (DISA) was able to mitigate sediment stratification bias in storm water, thereby improving the characterization of suspended-sediment concentration and particle size...
Authors
William R. Selbig, Michael N. Fienen
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Water Resources Mission Area, National Innovation Center, Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center, Upper Midwest Water Science Center

Development of a depth-integrated sample arm to reduce solids stratification bias in stormwater sampling Development of a depth-integrated sample arm to reduce solids stratification bias in stormwater sampling

A new depth-integrated sample arm (DISA) was developed to improve the representation of solids in stormwater, both organic and inorganic, by collecting a water quality sample from multiple points in the water column. Data from this study demonstrate the idea of vertical stratification of solids in storm sewer runoff. Concentrations of suspended sediment in runoff were statistically...
Authors
William R. Selbig, Roger T. Bannerman
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Water Resources Mission Area, National Innovation Center, Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center, Upper Midwest Water Science Center
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