Remote Sensing of Global Change
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This 6 page paper looks at the way in which global change is monitored by different types of remote sensing equipment, from weather balloons to Satellite equipment and the software used to evaluate the data. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEremsen.wps

The Cassini Mission
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This 12 page paper provides an overview of the Cassini mission, demonstrating the scientific aspects of this astronautic endeavor. Environmental issues are addressed as well as the potential for making discoveries about Saturn's mysterious rings. An outline is included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: SA039Cas.wps

The Drought Plaguing Florida
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A 5 page paper which discusses the drought plaguing Florida. The paper addresses the causes, as well as some possible solutions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAdrought.wps

The Phenomenon of Lightning
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7 pages in length. A complete discussion of lightning including : what it is, negative cloud-to-ground flashes, return strokes, ball lightning, and more. The problem meterologists have with regard to lightning's predictability is emphasized. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Lightnin.wps

Wind Shears
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7 pages in length. Wind shears, also known as microbursts, are sudden and dramatic changes in the speed or direction of the wind. While most travel in a horizontal direction, there are wind shears which travel vertically; it is these that are particularly dangerous to aircraft that are taking off or landing, when correction is almost impossible due to their low altitude. This is an interesting topic and includes 9 sources in the bibliography.
Filename: JGAwndsh.wps