Greetings all!
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| Prof Henderson in west of Ireland |
My name is Dr. Gina Henderson and I am very excited about my
imminent departure to Barrow, Alaska this coming Thursday as part of the NAICEX
2013 team. Growing up on the east coast
of Ireland, my interest in climate and weather was awakened from an early age
having been exposed to the elements through outdoor pursuits including sailing,
travel, and hiking. However, I am both excited and a little nervous to
experience the extreme conditions in Barrow and out surveying on the ice!
I am an Assistant Professor in the Oceanography Department
at the U.S. Naval Academy. Here, I teach courses in climate science and climate
change, physical geography and atmospheric processes. My research to date has
focused on land-atmosphere interactions using computer climate models,
understanding the role of snow cover in the hydrologic and global climate
system, and the influence of such elements on atmospheric circulation and
climate change. Having utilized snow and ice data records for many years in my
research, I am very excited to get my ‘boots on the ground’ so-to-speak, and be
involved with the collection of data for a change.
Looking forward to sharing our team’s experiences with you
all over the next 10 days. Thanks for reading!
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