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Best viewed large. All rights reserved. A large, 6x8 Roosevelt bull elk stands in a meadow on a foggy morning. He soon joined some cows on the far end of the meadow.
Quick-Look Hill-shaded Colour Relief Image of 2014 0.50m LIDAR Composite Digital Surface Model (DSM).
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About the Exhibition
Tatzu Nishi (b. 1960, Nagoya, Japan) is known internationally for his temporary works of art that transform our experience of monuments, statues, and architectural details. His installations give the public intimate access to aspects of our urban environment and at the same time radically alter our perceptions. For his first public project in the United States, Nishi has chosen to focus on the historic statue of Christopher Columbus.
The marble statue, which rises to more than 75 feet atop a granite column, was designed by the Italian sculptor Gaetano Russo. It was unveiled in 1892 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Columbus’s first voyage to the Americas. Despite its prominent public location, the statue itself is little known, visible only as a silhouette against the sky or at a distance from surrounding buildings.
Nishi’s project re-imagines the colossal 13-foot-tall statue of Columbus standing in a fully furnished, modern living room. Featuring tables, chairs, couch, rug, and flat-screen television, the décor reflects the artist’s interpretation of contemporary New York style. He even designed wallpaper inspired by memories of American popular culture, having watched Hollywood movies and television as a child in Japan. Discovering Columbus offers both a unique perspective on a historical monument and a surreal experience of the sculpture in a new context. Allowing us to take a journey up six flights of stairs to a fictional living room, Tatzu Nishi invites us to discover for ourselves where the imagination may lead.
About the Monument
Erected in 1892, this monument was designed by the Italian artist Gaetano Russo to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Columbus’ first voyage to the Americas. Atop the monument is a larger-than-life marble statue of explorer Christopher Columbus, who surveys the City from his perch some 75 feet above the street. He stands on a granite column featuring bronze ships’ prows and anchors that refer to his famous voyage with the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria. Supporting the column is a base adorned with bas relief plaques portraying Columbus’s journey in addition to an American bald eagle, and an allegorical figure titled the “Genius of Discovery.” The monument was sponsored by Il Progresso Italo-Americano, a New York City-based Italian-language newspaper.
The monument is located in the center of Columbus Circle at the intersection of Eighth Avenue, Broadway, Central Park South (West 59 Street), and Central Park West. It is the point from which all official distances from New York City are measured.
For more information on these monuments or Central Park, please visit www.nycgovparks.org or www.centralparknyc.org.
Conservation
In conjunction with Tatzu Nishi: Discovering Columbus, Public Art Fund will oversee the conservation of the Columbus Monument in cooperation with the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation.
In 2005 Columbus Circle was improved with the goal of making it a more hospitable destination for visitors. The roadways were reconfigured and the pedestrian walkways and crosswalks enhanced. Surrounding the monument, a new granite plaza was installed with specially designed benches and rimmed with seasonal planting beds, to create an oasis in the middle of the Circle. The interior fountain was removed, permitting seating at the base of the monument, and was replaced with perimeter fountains that soften the sounds of this busy crossroads.
The monument was unveiled in 1892, and in the hundred years since, its marble and original materials have been ravaged by time, weather, and other factors. The current conservation includes cleaning and pointing of granite and marble features, stone repair and consolidation, and bronze surface treatment.
As a non-profit organization, Public Art Fund has fundraised extensively to present this exhibition. Primary support comes from corporations, private individuals, and foundations.
Because the monument to Christopher Columbus is being conserved in conjunction with the exhibition, the Department of Cultural Affairs has provided funds to cover some of the conservation costs.
Lead Sponsors: Time Warner Inc.; Related Companies; Bloomberg
Additional funding is provided by The Bloomingdale’s Fund of the Macy’s Foundation; Charina Endowment Fund; Lauren & Martin Geller; The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation; Kraus Family Foundation; Nancy & Duncan MacMillan; Marc Haas Foundation; David Rockefeller; The Secunda Family Foundation Inc.; Patty & Howard Silverstein; The Silverweed Foundation; Billie Tsien & Tod Williams; Vital Projects Fund, Inc.; Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP; David Wine & Michael P. MacElhenny; The Zegar Family Foundation; and anonymous donors. Supported in part by The ABNY Foundation; Elise & Andrew Brownstein; Mickey Cartin; Joan Ganz Cooney & Peter G. Peterson; Marcia Dunn & Jonathan Sobel Foundation; Wendy Fisher; Linda Lennon & Stuart Baskin; Holly & Jonathan Lipton; The Moore Charitable Foundation; Nancy & Morris W. Offit; Red Crane Foundation; The Rudin Foundation, Inc.; Linda & Andrew Safran; Trump International Hotel and Tower; and Young & Rubicam.
Support for the conservation of the Columbus Monument provided by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation
Construction Partner: Tishman Construction, an AECOM Company
Special thanks to Bloomingdale’s and Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams for providing furnishings; Bouchon Bakery and Café for event catering; FLOR, an Interface company, for modular floor covering; Samsung Electronics America for electronics; The Shops at Columbus Circle for hosting our information desk; Tender Creative for design services; Trove for producing custom wall coverings; and Artex Fine Art Services for conservation assistance.
Public Art Fund gratefully acknowledges the partnership of Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg; First Deputy Mayor Patricia E. Harris; Department of Parks & Recreation Commissioner Veronica White; Central Park Conservancy President Douglas Blonsky; Department of Design and Construction Commissioner David J. Burney; and Department of Cultural Affairs Commissioner Kate D. Levin
My former colleague Aadjan van der Helm co-organised a course in creating Interactive Environments.
Experience the interactive version.
In the course of the Interactive Environments Minor, organized by the faculty of Architecture and Industrial Design and Engineering, three interdisciplinary groups of students supported by TU Delft researchers and invited guest teachers have designed and built three interactive lounge pavilions. The pavilions attract people to enter, facilitate relaxation and provide a refuge from daily chores.
Exploring the environments made me jealous of the students; why weren't there courses like this when I was a student there? Then again, would I have taken the course? My interests have changed a lot since I graduated 10 years ago this thursday.
Golden ragwort blooms in a conservation landscaping garden at the offices of the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay in Annapolis, Md., on April 13, 2022. (Photo by Will Parson/Chesapeake Bay Program)
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The An-2 is used as a light utility transport, parachute drop aircraft, agricultural work and many other tasks suited to this large slow-flying biplane. Its slow flight and good short field performance make it suited for short, unimproved fields, and some specialized variants have also been built for cold weather and other extreme environments. The Guinness Book of World Records states that the 45-year production run for the An-2 was for a time the longest ever, for any aircraft, but it was recently exceeded by the Lockheed C-130 Hercules.[1]
The Antonov An-2 was designed to meet a 1947 Soviet Ministry of Forestry requirement for a replacement for the Polikarpov Po-2, which was used in large numbers in both agricultural and utility roles. Antonov designed a large single bay biplane of all-metal construction, with an enclosed cockpit and a cabin with room for seats accommodating twelve passengers. The first prototype, designated SKh-1 and powered by a Shvetsov ASh-21 radial engine, flew on 31 August 1947. The second prototype was fitted with a more powerful Shvetsov ASh-62 engine, which allowed the aircraft's payload to be significantly increased from 1,300 kg (2,870 lb) to 2,140 kg (4,720 lb), and in this form it was ordered into production.[7]
Initial Soviet production was at State Factory 473 in Kiev, Ukrainian SSR where the bulk of up to 5,000 units had been produced by 1960. Later Soviet production (after 1965, of model An-2M especially) was at State Factory 464 at Dolgoprudniy, Russian SFSR. After 1960, however, most An-2s were been built at Poland's WSK factory in Mielec, with over 13,000 made there before full production ended in 1991. Limited production from parts stocks, as well as spares and maintenance coverage continued until 2001, when four aircraft were produced for Vietnam.[8] China also builds the An-2 under licence as the Shijiazhuang Y-5.[1] It has been occasionally and erroneously reported that there was East German production of the An-2. While An-2s were extensively refurbished in East Germany, there were no new aircraft built there.
The An-2 was designed as a utility aircraft for use in forestry and agriculture. However, the basic airframe is highly adaptable and numerous variants have been developed. These include hopper-equipped versions for crop-dusting, scientific versions for atmospheric sampling, water-bombers for fighting forest-fires, flying ambulances, float-equipped seaplane versions and lightly armed combat versions for dropping paratroops.[9] The most common version is the An-2T 12-seater passenger aircraft. All versions (other than the An-3) are powered by a 750 kW (1,000 hp) nine-cylinder Shvetsov ASh-62 radial engine, which was developed from the Wright R-1820.[1] It uses 43 gallons of avgas per hour.[9]
An-2 on skis at Volosovo air field, Moscow region
An-2 at Grand Junction aviation show.
The An-2 has design features which make it suitable for operation in remote areas with unsurfaced airstrips:
It has a pneumatic brake system (similar to those used on heavy road vehicles) to stop on short runways.[1]
It has an air line fitted to the compressor, so the pressure in the tires and shock absorbers can be adjusted without the need for special equipment.[1]
The batteries are large and easy to remove, so the aircraft does not need a ground power unit to supply power.[1]
There is no need for an external fuel pump to refuel the aircraft, as it has an onboard pump that allows the tanks to be filled from simple fuel drums.[1]
It has a minimum of complex systems. The crucial wing leading edge slats that give the aircraft its slow flight ability are fully automatic, being held closed by the airflow over the wings. Once the airspeed drops below 64 km/h (40 mph), the slats will extend because they are on elastic rubber springs.[1]
Take-off run: 170 m, landing run: 215 m (these numbers will of course vary depending on take-off/landing weight, outside air temperature, surface roughness, and headwind).[1]
Antonov An-2 (An2-TP)
A note from the pilot's handbook reads: "If the engine quits in instrument conditions or at night, the pilot should pull the control column full aft and keep the wings level. The leading-edge slats will snap out at about 64 km/h (40 mph) and when the airplane slows to a forward speed of about 40 km/h (25 mph), the airplane will sink at about a parachute descent rate until the aircraft hits the ground." [1]
The An-2 indeed has no stall speed quoted in the operating handbook. Pilots of the An-2 say one can fly the aircraft in full control at 30 mph (as a contrast, a modern Cessna four-seater light aircraft has a stall speed of around 50 mph). This slow stall speed makes it possible for the aircraft to fly backwards (if the aircraft is pointed into a headwind of, say, 35 mph (56 km/h), it will travel backwards at 5 mph (8.0 km/h) whilst under full control). (This is also possible with almost any other true Short Take Off and Landing (STOL) aircraft, but the Antonov has the distinction of being able to do the trick in the mildest headwind.)[1]
Closeup on a private An-2TP
Since the collapse of the Soviet Union and the Eastern European communist states, most airlines in these areas have been withdrawing their An-2s from service, as some of these aircraft are now over 40 years old and the production of avgas had decreased.[9] Private operators are still using the planes, as their stability, capacity and slow-flying ability make them very popular, for instance for skydiving.[1][9]
In the early 1980s Antonov experimented with a development of the An-2 powered by a modern turboprop engine. The unit used was a 1,450 horsepower (1,080 kW) Glushenkov engine and aircraft fitted with this engine were fitted with a longer, more streamlined nose to accommodate it. See Antonov An-3 article for more information.[1]
In 2013 Antonov announced that it had successfully flown for the first time a new version of the An-2 dubbed the An-2-100 fitted with a 3-blade reversible propeller and a 1500 shp Motor Sich MS-14 turboprop running on kerosene rather than Avgas which is no longer produced in CIS countries.[10]
Whilst their high noise levels, increasing maintenance costs, high fuel consumption[9] and unsophisticated nature (the pre-flight checks alone take between 30 and 40 minutes) make them obsolete for commercial service in Europe, the large number of aircraft available means that prices are low (from as little as US$30,000 for a serviceable example). This makes them ideal for the developing world, where their ability to carry large loads into short airstrips makes them assets to airlines on a budget. Many ex-Aeroflot An-2s work as regional airliners in Africa, Central and South America, Cuba and southeast Asia.[1]
Ukrainian Hryvna depicting the An-2 airplane
North Korea has a number of the aircraft with[11] wooden propellers and canvas wings on their variants (the Y-5 version licence-built in China) giving them a low radar cross-section and therefore a limited degree of "stealth".[12] In a war they could possibly be used to parachute or deliver special forces troops behind enemy lines for sabotage operations.[1]
The An-2's ability, looks and flying characteristics, and its status as one of the world's biggest single-engined production biplanes, mean that demand for the An-2 is increasing in Western Europe and the United States, where they are prized by collectors of classic aircraft, making it an increasingly common sight at airshows. However, many western countries prohibit the use of the An-2 commercially because the aircraft has not been certified by the relevant national aviation authorities. These restrictions vary by country, but all prevent the An-2 being used for any 'for profit' purpose, with the exception of the United States, where An-2s imported since 1993 are limited to experimental certification & Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 21.191,21.193,21.195,91.313,91.319,[9] but PZL-built An-2s are exempt from this restriction due to a bilateral agreement with Poland.[1]
Modernization and refitting projects[edit]
In 2013, Antonov received orders for upgrading "hundreds" of the An-2 planes still in operation in Azerbaijan, Cuba and Russia to the An-2-100 upgrade version.[4]
The Siberian Research Institute of Aviation (SIBNIA) has test flown a highly modified Antonov An-2 with carbonfibre winglet-like braces and carbonfibre wing structures. This is to demonstrate the aerodynamic and structural changes planned for an An-2 replacement, Sukhoi has announced on 10 June 2015. The aircraft was equipped with a five-bladed turboprop engine, most probably the Honeywell TPE331 already installed on a modernized version of the An-2 that entered service in 2014. The autoclave-cured carbonfibre composite materials – including wing panels, spars and ribs – were produced by the Novosibirsk Aviation Plant. Sukhoi says the design change improved the speed of the An-2 by 50%, and testing also has shown the minimum flying speed of the aircraft is “close to zero”.
Sheila Malcolmson, Parliamentary Secretary for Environment, announces that British Columbia’s central coast, including the Great Bear Rainforest, is the focus of a unique partnership to rid the shoreline of marine debris.
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020ENV0045-001613
Sampling boat at location close to Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station.
IAEA experts visited Japan from 8 to 14 September 2014 and -- together with staff from NRA and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs -- collected water samples from the sea at five locations near TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station,
The water samples were shared both between the IAEA Environmental Laboratories and the Japanese Laboratories to e=be analyzed independently.
Photo Credit: NRA
While this might not be an exciting picture for Flickr, it fits in with some conversations that some of us have been having. The picture is of a short stretch of “CV/Link”, a project to connect the 45 by 15 mile wide Coachella Valley with paths for biking, pedestrian, and other non-car mobility (link below). It’s an ambitious project that (as usual) encounters all sorts of governmental and NIMBY obstacles, so it is only completed in various segments which are often not yet connected.
There’s at least three reasons there’s no traffic on this segment. First, this is a short segment in Palm Desert which isn’t connected to the more popular bike paths 10 miles away in Palm Springs. Secondly, the particular segment is not near housing where people would be out for an evening ride. And, third, I took this photo at the worse time for riding a bike in the desert – 4PM when it’s 95F.
Much of what they’ve done for CV/Link I really like, particularly the current part that’s near me and runs along a golf course (link below). I’m less certain about the type of bike path in this current picture, which is planned for another area on my usual routes. In general my riding might be described as wandering/wondering – I don’t ride fast and I often pull off onto the grass because of seeing a friend or seeing something (e.g., bird or a particularly scenic shot) along the path. If a path like this were popular, I’d see that wandering along it might feel like driving leisurely on a freeway :)
Golf course bikeway: www.flickr.com/photos/donbrr/49726469801
Here’s good detail on CV/LINK: coachellavalleylink.com
blogged My Child's Diary (at 18 months)
We use the Ikea step-stool instead of a Learning Tower.
I would love to hear what you think. Thanks!
With the passage of time, people are getting more concerned about the overall environment; and it is certainly a positive thing. When it comes to the factors which have been causing contamination in the environment, #packaging materials can be placed on the top of the list. Packaging wastes contribute to a majority of total wastes which have been hazardous for the environment for so long.
Good thing is that both #customers and #manufacturers are now paying attention to reducing the packaging waste. While the mechanism of dealing with the existing packaging wastes does its job, it is pretty important to make sure that manufacturers and customers do their part of work to reduce this packaging waste. In this article, we are going to discuss a much needed packaging mechanism, i.e. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.
Reduced packaging
Reducing the amount and number of packaging materials doesn’t only help in saving environment but it is an option that can help in lowering the overall packaging costs. An example in this regard is of the stretch wrap. You can switch to the use of a lower #micron #stretchwrap which can reduce the need of the use of stretch wrap. With the help of a 12-micron high performance machine film, you can improve load containment and package stability.
If you want to make the process even more efficient and cost effective, you can consider using automated stretch wrap machine. With the help of this machine, you can reduce packaging wastes.
Reuse
An example of the packaging feature which can be reused is the plastic pallet. This pallet may be made of plastic but it is highly reliable, reusable and reliable due to the type of material and the specific shape of the pallet. Hence, they turn out to be even more effective than their wooden counterparts.
Since they are made of plastic, they are easier to clean and they are lightweight enough to make the movement easy. You can stack them anywhere in the warehouse. And since you are using a high quality plastic instead of woods, you are essentially doing your part of work in saving the environment.
Recycle
Although there are many packaging options available now but the use of Cardboard BOxes is still one of the most popular options. Majority of items are packed in the cardboard boxes and containers before they are shipped. Cardboard, however, doesn’t last for too long as compared to other sustainable options. But it doesn’t mean that this material needs to become a part of the packaging waste. You can use cardboard shredders to make the unusable cardboard usable in a different way.
This collection presents a breathtaking journey through diverse terrestrial biomes, reimagining the raw beauty of our planet through a synthetic lens. From the ethereal golden mists of a waking forest and the crystalline clarity of alpine rivers to the jagged, volcanic scars of primordial lands and the vibrant, sun-drenched cathedrals of coral reefs. Each environment is a study in light, texture, and atmospheric depth, blending hyper-realistic detail with a touch of the sublime. These landscapes explore the intersection of classical nature photography aesthetics and the boundless possibilities of modern generative tools, offering a contemplative look at worlds both familiar and imagined.
These images have been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
Gloria Sylvia, an access control monitor for Jacobs Technology at the Kennedy Space Center was recently presented NASA's Catch an Environmentalist Award for her efforts in planting a small garden at the gate to the Vehicle Assembly Building. Participating in the presentation were, front row, from the left, Bonnie Hughes, Jacobs Human Resources and Security Group manager, Mike Barber, Jacobs Test and Operations Support Contract Safety and Health, Sylvia, Robert Williams, Jacobs area integrator, Jim Bolton, NASA Vehicle Assembly Building Operations manager and Gary Casteel, Jacobs Asset Management director. Back row, from the left, Frank Kline, NASA's Sustainability Program technical lead, Mike Parrish, Jacobs Project manager-Vehicle Operations, Andrew Allen, Jacobs Technology Vice President and general manager of the Test and Operations Support Contract Group. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitrios Gerondidakis
A tableau of roughly 150 indigenous petroglyphs made up to 1,000 years ago appear on Little Indian Rock in the Susquehanna River in Lancaster County, Pa., on Oct. 6, 2020. Made by an Algonquin-speaking group known as the Shenks Ferry people, many petroglyphs on a stretch of the Susquehanna were flooded by dam construction decades ago, but sites like Big and Little Indian Rock are now on the National Register of Historic Places. (Photo by Will Parson/Chesapeake Bay Program)
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Gloria Sylvia, an access control monitor for Jacobs Technology at the Kennedy Space Center was recently presented NASA's Catch an Environmentalist Award for her efforts in planting a small garden at the gate to the Vehicle Assembly Building. Participating in the presentation were, front row, from the left, Bonnie Hughes, Jacobs Human Resources and Security Group manager, Mike Barber, Jacobs Test and Operations Support Contract Safety and Health, Sylvia, Robert Williams, Jacobs area integrator, Jim Bolton, NASA Vehicle Assembly Building Operations manager and Gary Casteel, Jacobs Asset Management director. Back row, from the left, Frank Kline, NASA's Sustainability Program technical lead, Mike Parrish, Jacobs Project manager-Vehicle Operations, Andrew Allen, Jacobs Technology Vice President and general manager of the Test and Operations Support Contract Group. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitrios Gerondidakis
Features of this house:
Features of this house:
It uses the same space as a regular house
It capture solar energy from its roof
It captures wind energy from its wind turbine
This house will provide its own electric power
It produces fruit trees giving the occupants a small source of income plus year long fruits and vegetables to supplement their pantry also the threes are good for the environment
It has plenty of windows so it can capture even the smallest breeze to cool the house, save energy and provide it with plenty of natural light
It could have goats to provide, milk, meat and a free grass cutting system eliminating the emissions of the lawn mowing equipment
The roof captures rain water for a tilapia or catfish fish farm and also to be used as an irrigation system year long
All water, other that toilet water, can be captured for irrigation, the use of environmentally friendly detergents is recommended so strong Chemicals don't contaminate or kill the trees and plants
It also can hold a half a dozen chicken's providing chicken, eggs and a wake up call in the morning
It uses a compost pile to turn organic matter into fertilizer for the trees and plants
(New Technology) A system could be develop to capture methane from the compost pile to provide the house with heating and cooking gas
Most if not all plastic aluminum, and glass, containers used will be recycled
(New Technology) Surplus electricity could be used to power air compressors to provide a car with environmentally friendly zero emissions power
Only wind and solar energy could be considered truly passive energy efficient gathering devises. Only electric or compressed air power cars can be environmentally friendly and that if the power used to energize them did not came from a nuclear or coal power plant. Working close to home and the development of local grown foods like farmer's markets will reduce carbon imprints huge amounts.
Stewart Stevenson, Environment and Climate Change MSP, received a suitcase of hope from Stop Climate Chaos Scotland (SCCS) ahead of the Conference Of Parties 17 climate talks in Durban.
Gloria Sylvia, an access control monitor for Jacobs Technology at the Kennedy Space Center was recently presented NASA's Catch an Environmentalist Award for her efforts in planting a small garden at the gate to the Vehicle Assembly Building. Participating in the presentation were, front row, from the left, Bonnie Hughes, Jacobs Human Resources and Security Group manager, Mike Barber, Jacobs Test and Operations Support Contract Safety and Health, Sylvia, Robert Williams, Jacobs area integrator, Jim Bolton, NASA Vehicle Assembly Building Operations manager and Gary Casteel, Jacobs Asset Management director. Back row, from the left, Frank Kline, NASA's Sustainability Program technical lead, Mike Parrish, Jacobs Project manager-Vehicle Operations, Andrew Allen, Jacobs Technology Vice President and general manager of the Test and Operations Support Contract Group. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitrios Gerondidakis
Sheila Malcolmson, Parliamentary Secretary for Environment, announces that British Columbia’s central coast, including the Great Bear Rainforest, is the focus of a unique partnership to rid the shoreline of marine debris.
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020ENV0045-001613
Dale Farm Team, Finalists at the Merseyside Environment Awards 2012
Dale Farm is a day centre for adults with learning disabilities, its ethos is to promote independence doing so through various aspects of horticulture. The site boasts a sensory garden with water features and pools. Visitors can also see organic vegetables being grown, whilst walking around the fields and polytunnels. Situated near Heswall Dales and the Wirral Country Park, Dale Farm has extensive views of the Welsh hills and is conveniently located for walkers who wish to rest in its tranquil surroundings. The Farm Shop sells organic vegetables, honey, perennial and bedding plants, all of which were grown on the farm.
'ABYCTO' is an installation designed and fabricated at FIU that results from the collaboration between students and faculty members in architecture and music.
Maryland state and federal government officials meet at MedStar Harbor Hospital in the Cherry Hill neighborhood of Baltimore to announce Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding for cleanup projects throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed on May 2, 2022. Speakers included MedStar Harbor Hospital president Hill Donaldson, EPA Region Three Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz, EPA Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe, Sen. Ben Cardin, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger, Rep. John Sarbanes, Rep. Kweisi Mfume, Rep. Jamie Raskin, and Maryland State Senator Sarah Elfreth. (Photo by Will Parson/Chesapeake Bay Program)
Rocky planets may be able to form in harsher environments than we thought. Webb detected key building blocks of planets, including water and carbon dioxide, in a rocky planet-forming zone being hit by extreme amounts of ultraviolet radiation.
Planets are formed from disks of gas, dust and rock surrounding stars. The specific disk Webb observed, XUE 1, is near several massive stars. These stars emit high levels of ultraviolet radiation, which scientists expected would disperse gas and break apart chemical molecules.
To the team’s surprise, Webb found partially crystalline silicate dust, plus various molecules (water, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen cyanide, acetylene) that can form rocky planets. It’s the first time such molecules have been detected under these extreme conditions.
Learn more: www.nasa.gov/missions/webb/webb-study-reveals-rocky-plane...
This image: This is an artist’s impression of a young star surrounded by a protoplanetary disk in which planets are forming. Credit: ESO/L. Calçada
Image description: This artist concept is dominated by a dusty disk extending from upper left to lower right and tilted toward the viewer. It resembles patchy clouds with small rocky bits scattered throughout. At 4 o’clock and 11 o’clock are two small, embedded planets. The outer edges of the disk are reddish, the middle orange, and the inner region yellow-white. At the center is a gap within which is a bright white star. In the top right corner is a label that reads “artist concept.”
Quick-Look Hill-shaded Colour Relief Image of 2014 2m LIDAR Composite Digital Surface Model (DSM).
Data supplied by Environment Agency under the Open Government License agreement. For details please go to: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/v...
For full raster dataset go to: environment.data.gov.uk/ds/survey