Estimation of Light Attenuation from Brown Carbon using Filter Loading Adjusted Light Attenuation
Estimation of Light Attenuation from Brown Carbon using Filter Loading Adjusted Light Attenuation Green, M. C., Chow, J. C., X. Wang,
Estimating Brown Carbon concentrations by Multi-wavelength Thermal-Optical Analysis
Estimating Brown Carbon concentrations by Multi-wavelength Thermal-Optical Analysis Green, M. C., Chow, J. C., Watson, J. G.,
Improved estimation of PM2.5 brown carbon contributions to filter light attenuation
Improved estimation of PM2.5 brown carbon contributions to filter light attenuation Chow, J. C., Chen, L.-W.A., X. Wang,
Estimation of Brown Carbon in PM2.5 Samples from United States Long-term Networks
Estimation of Brown Carbon in PM2.5 Samples from United States Long-term Networks Wang, X., Chow, J. C., Gronstal, S. B.,
Estimation of Brown Carbon in PM2.5 Samples from IMPROVE and CSN Networks
Estimation of Brown Carbon in PM2.5 Samples from IMPROVE and CSN Networks Wang, X., Chow, J. C., Daub, B. J.,
Estimation of Brown Carbon Concentrations for Two Years of IMPROVE and CSN Aerosol Samples
Estimation of Brown Carbon Concentrations for Two Years of IMPROVE and CSN Aerosol Samples Green, M. C., Chow, J. C., Watson, J. G.,
Development of the hourly meteorological variables including min/max temperature, min/max relative humidity, accumulated precipitation with 384-hour forecast lead time for contiguous US region in geotiff format calculated based on GFS data. Data delivered to USFS.
Development of the hourly meteorological variables including min/max temperature, min/max relative humidity, accumulated precipitation with 384-hour forecast lead time for contiguous US region in geotiff format calculated based...
Climate change attribution of nighttime fire behavior
Climate change attribution of nighttime fire behavior Brown, T. J., McEvoy, D. J. (2021). Climate change attribution of nighttime fire behavior, 13th Symposium on Fire and Forest Meteorology, American Meteorological Society:...
The timeline of climate, weather, and fire
The timeline of climate, weather, and fire Brown, T. J. (2021). The timeline of climate, weather, and fire, Living with Fire Webinar: [Virtual], June 10, 2021, Invited presentation.
Amy and Tim’s Everything We Know About Fire – Episode 1: Oh, Canada
Amy and Tim’s Everything We Know About Fire – Episode 1: Oh, Canada Brown, T. J., Christianson, A. (2022). Amy and Tim’s Everything We Know About Fire – Episode 1: Oh, Canada, Wildland Fire Canada...
Development of hourly and 6-hourly multi-level smoke concentration and visibility rating with 18- and 48-hour forecast lead time for Western US region in png, kmz, and geotiff formats calculated based on NOAA-HRRR data (available in fire seasons)
Development of hourly and 6-hourly multi-level smoke concentration and visibility rating with 18- and 48-hour forecast lead time for Western US region in png, kmz, and geotiff formats calculated based on NOAA-HRRR data...
Linking microbial genomes to phenomes, one cell at a time
Linking microbial genomes to phenomes, one cell at a time Munson-McGee, J. H., Lindsay, M., Brown, J.,
Climate Change and Nighttime Fire Behavior
Climate Change and Nighttime Fire Behavior Brown, T. J., Abatzoglou, J. T., McEvoy, D. J.,
Estimating Lithium Concentrations in Groundwater Used as Drinking Water for the Conterminous United States
Estimating Lithium Concentrations in Groundwater Used as Drinking Water for the Conterminous United States Lombard, M., Brown, E., Saftner, D. M.,
Using ERA5-land in the RAWS QC and estimation process
Using ERA5-land in the RAWS QC and estimation process Brown, T. J., Reinbold, H. J., McCurdy, G. D. (2023). Using ERA5-land in the RAWS QC and estimation process, American Meteorological Society 14th Symposium on Forest and Fire...
Development of the hourly dispersion variables, including mixing height, transport wind, turner stability, dispersion index, and low visibility index with 384- and 72-hour forecast lead time for contiguous U.S. region in png format calculated based on GFS and NAM data (available during fire seasons)
Development of the hourly dispersion variables, including mixing height, transport wind, turner stability, dispersion index, and low visibility index with 384- and 72-hour forecast lead time for contiguous U.S. region in png...
Extending Humidity and Vegetation Condition Datasets Back in Time to Support Climate-scale Wildfire Prediction, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)
Extending Humidity and Vegetation Condition Datasets Back in Time to Support Climate-scale Wildfire Prediction, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Hosseinpour, F. E., Brown, T. J. (2023). Extending Humidity and Vegetation...
Nighttime fire behavior and climate change – A new paradigm for wildland fire management
Nighttime fire behavior and climate change – A new paradigm for wildland fire management Brown, T. J., Abatzoglou, J. T., McEvoy, D. J.,
Linking microbial genomes to phenomes, one cell at a time
Linking microbial genomes to phenomes, one cell at a time Munson-McGee, J. H., Lindsay, M., Brown, J.,
The Devils Hole Pupfish: Science in a Time of Crisis
The Devils Hole Pupfish: Science in a Time of Crisis Hausner, M. B., Wilson, K., Brown, K. (2018). The Devils Hole Pupfish: Science in a Time of Crisis, Desert Fishes Council Annual Meeting: Furnace Creek, CA, November 14,...
Influence of the Madden-Julian Oscillation on Summertime Cloud-to-Ground Lightning Activity over the Continental United States
Abatzoglou, J. T., Brown, T. J. (2009). Influence of the Madden-Julian Oscillation on Summertime Cloud-to-Ground Lightning Activity over the Continental United States, Mon Wea Rev, 137, 3596-3601
New Study Points to Increase in High-risk Bushfire Days in Australia
News releasesResearch findings
August 17, 2021
Victoria, Australia is already one of the most bushfire-prone areas in the world, and the number of high-risk days may triple by the end of the century, according to a new study in the International Journal of Wildland Fire that features work by DRI climatologist Tim Brown, Ph.D.
What We Know About Wildfire Risk and PreventionÂ
Featured projectsDRI scientists conduct a wide range of research on wildfire related topics to help policymakers, fire managers, and community members navigate challenges to public safety and health. In this Q&A, a selection of our scientists answer some of the most pressing questions about the environmental conditions that lead to the most devastating blazes and offer previews into some of their most relevant research. Â
What We Do
WHAT WE DO CALIFORNIA NEVADA ADAPTATION PROGRAM Our mission is to improve resilience in California and Nevada by providing decision makers usable information through integrating cutting-edge physical and social science. CNAP,...
DRI’s AWE+ Summit Tackles Wildfire Resilience and Recovery
AnnouncementsDRI, one of our nation’s leading applied environmental research institutes, together with the DRI Foundation, this week held its inaugural AWE+ Summit -Wildfire Recovery and Resilience: Working Across Silos to Drive Solutions. The summit is a call-to-action for communities to implement measures that support resilience and human adaptability to devastating wildfire events. Nationally recognized scientific leaders discussed challenges, progress, and hope through actions that will lead to solutions.
For Journalists
Telling the story of research and innovation. DRI’s Office of External Affairs and Communications provides support to research faculty and staff to generate awareness and engagement that inspires action to sustain research at DRI.
AWE+ 2024 News
DRI, together with its Foundation, presents a celebratory dinner in support of its new AWE+ global initiative. Join AWE+ 2024 summit speakers and sponsors for an evening supporting DRI’s commitment to serve as a catalyst for creating an Adaptable World Environment of strong, resilient communities in a climate shifting world and honoring DRI’s tireless, decades-long commitment to science-driven solutions. In addition to the opportunity to meet some of the nation’s foremost experts on wildfire, the evening will feature a forward-looking conversation with one of the nation’s foremost experts on climate and energy.
National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy Workshop
The International Association of Wildland Fire and the Wildland Fire Leadership Council (WFLC) and its three regional strategy committees, invite you to register for the 7th Annual National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management...
AWE+ 2024 Speakers
AWE+ 2024 will transcend the traditional conference structure by empowering delegates, through DRI guidance, to take leading roles in envisioning user-inspired, climate-adapted communities.
The summit will focus on the devastating impacts of wildfires and envision a world where communities can prepare for and adapt to wildfire and its effects. The escalating intensity of wildfire events including post-fire debris flows, flooding, smoke, and other consequences, pose acute human threats and societal costs. The program is a call to action for the urgent need to accelerate the transformation toward resiliency.
New NV Energy Foundation Grant Will Support Wildfire Preparedness in Nevada
Donor StoriesA generous grant from the NV Energy Foundation will provide $150,000 to support DRI’s development of a Weather and Research Forecast advanced modeling tool that simulates weather, fire, and smoke for firefighting and prescribed fire operations.
Meet Graduate Researcher Nicholas Kimutis
BlogFeatured researchers
September 29, 2021
Meet graduate researcher Nicholas Kimutis and learn about his work in DRI’s Division of Atmospheric Sciences in this interview with DRI’s Behind the Science Blog.
DRI Honors Outstanding Contributions of Faculty and Staff at 2021 Celebration of Science
Awards and HonorsBlog
June 30, 2021
Each year, the Desert Research Institute (DRI) honors the incredible commitment and dedication of our faculty and staff through an award ceremony called the Celebration of Science. This year’s event was held virtually and...
CEFA Operations and Forecast Facility
CEFA Operations and Forecast Facility Lab Description The Climate Ecosystem Fire Applications (CEFA) program utilizes a modern computing laboratory for data analysis and scientific visualization supporting the applications...
Into the Plume: Advancing Fire Science Using Drone Technology
BlogFeatured projects
July 31, 2019
Photo: Drone pilots look toward their aircraft flying through the smoke. Credit: DRI’s Dave Vuono. Fire science research using drone technology at DRI “It was sort of like a deep-sea exploration, with a submarine scanning...
Climate Ecosystem Fire Applications (CEFA)
Climate Ecosystem Fire Applications (CEFA) Program Description The Climate, Ecosystem and Fire Applications (CEFA) program provides products and information related to climate, weather, fire and natural resources nationwide and...
New study identifies atmospheric conditions that precede wildfires in the Southwest
News releasesResearch findings
January 3, 2019
Reno, Nev. (January 3, 2018): To protect communities in arid landscapes from devastating wildfires, preparation is key. New research from the Desert Research Institute (DRI) in Reno may aid in the prevention of large fires by...
12 Days of DRI: 2018 in Review
AnnouncementsIt’s safe to say that 2018 has been a great year for DRI. From launching new programs to engage community members in science and technology to making new strides in our core research areas, we’re proud of what we’ve...
Western Regional Climate Center
Western Regional Climate Center Lab Description The Western Regional Climate Center (WRCC) in Reno, Nevada, delivers high-quality climate data services at national, regional and state levels working with NOAA partners in the...
DRI researchers share projects with Nevada water resources professionals at state-wide symposium
BlogFeatured projects
September 26, 2018
Several DRI researchers reported on recent projects at the Nevada Water Resources Association (NWRA) Fall Symposium in Reno this week. They were among engineers, resource managers, water rights professionals, and other...
New Study Analyzes Air Quality Impacts of Wildfire Smoke
Research findingsThe comprehensive research examined air quality in Reno, Nevada during 106 wildfires to illuminate the atmospheric and public health impacts of smoke. The research, published in April’s issue of Environmental Science: Atmospheres, measured air quality in Reno, Nevada over a 19 month period between 2017 and 2020 to capture both smoky and clear days.
SMART Laboratory Publications
Science & Mathematics of AI modeling for Research and Technology (SMART) Lab established in 2022. The SMART Lab has three core missions: Education, Research & Technology
The 420,002,023rd year of biomass burning on Earth
The 420,002,023rd year of biomass burning on Earth Brown, T. J. (2023). The 420,002,023rd year of biomass burning on Earth, American Meteorological Society 104th Annual Meeting: Baltimore, MD, January 28, 2023-February 1,...
Curriculum
Nevada Robotics Curriculum Books and Bots is curriculum developed by Nevada Robotics staff that partners popular story books with VEX 123 robotics lessons to promote literacy and teach computer science. All lessons meet state...
Metrics Resources
Nevada Robotics staff have gathered key resources for you to access as you embark on your robotics and computer science teaching journey with your students.
DRI Luminescence Laboratory (DRILL)
The DRI Luminescence Research Laboratory (DRILL) is located at DRI’s northern campus in Reno, NV and offers a broad spectrum of luminescence dating capabilities, including optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) and thermoluminescence (TL) techniques. The DRILL is a research laboratory dedicated to fundamental investigations in the luminescence properties of earth materials, and to the application of luminescence dating techniques to geomorphological, geological, and archaeological problems.
Cracking the Mysterious Case of Dying Desert Forests Â
BlogFeatured projects
July 10, 2023
DRI researchers are trying to solve the mystery of mass die-offs of screwbean mesquite trees, a critical part of their desert ecosystem. Â
The Climate Center Group
The Climate Center Group at DRI The Climate Center Group at DRI is comprised of a core interdisciplinary team of researchers and staff that are experts in climate science, decision support research, climate data services and...
SMART Laboratory
Science & Mathematics of AI modeling for Research and Technology (SMART) Lab established in 2022. The SMART Lab has three core missions: Education, Research & Technology.
What can prehistoric ceramics of the California deserts tell us about the past?
BlogFeatured researchers
January 5, 2023
DRI archaeologist Greg Haynes recently completed a synthetic report on the prehistoric ceramic artifacts of the Colorado and Mojave deserts.