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Contributions to geophysics: Cecil H. Green |
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Eos, Transactions American Geophysical Union,
Volume 60,
Issue 43,
1979,
Page 761-762
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At the annual meeting of the National Academy of Sciences on April 23, 1979, Cecil and Ida Green were honored in a way that is unique in the history of the Academy: as a husband and wife team they were jointly awarded the Academy's Public Welfare Medal. Several months earlier at its annual meeting, the Society of Exploration Geophysicists awarded to Cecil Green the first Maurice Ewing Medal, which was recently created as a major medal of the SEG ‘to be awarded from time to time to a person who is deserving of special recognition through having made major contributions to the advancement of science and profession of Exploration Geophysics.’ The citation accompanying the presentation of the Ewing Medal to Cecil Green concludes, ‘He has done more to advance the profession of exploration geophysics than any other living pe
ISSN:0002-8606
DOI:10.1029/EO060i043p00761
年代:1979
数据来源: WILEY
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A geophysicist's problem: Gold on methane |
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Eos, Transactions American Geophysical Union,
Volume 60,
Issue 43,
1979,
Page 762-762
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The origin of petroleum is understood only in the most rudimentary way. Complex reactions involving organic substances are known to be part of the forma‐tional process, but the recent preoccupation of several prominent groups of geophysicists in evaluating possibilities of the abiogenic origin of oil, gas, and even coal points to the surprising fact that there is little well‐documented evidence of the reactions or of the chemical compounds from which petroleum is derived.As of late 1979, new dimensions of the problem have been revealed, ones that may have practical implications for the geophysicists concerned. The dimensions of space, astrophysical theories of the origin of planets, and a postulate by astronomer Tommy Gold of Cornell that huge deposits of abiogenic methane are stored in the upper mantle are a few of the issues that were focused upon by geophysicists at a series of meetings, consultations, and specially convened sessions this year. Groups from the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) and the Department of Energy (DOE) held the meetings, the first of which began near the end of 1978, and they are still going on. This frenzy of high‐level activity appears to have been started by the actions of Tommy Gold and Gordon MacDonald, which resulted in the House Appropriations Committee requesting DOE to study and assess the general concepts. The results of what appears to be a most competent evaluation by DOE were included in a report titled ‘Potential of Abiogenic Methane as a Major Energy Resource.’ This report, while acknowledging the possible existence of methane in the mantle and suggesting that it would be advantageous to research and explore all potential sources of energy, including abiogenic methane, indicated that there was no evidence to support Gold and MacDonald's notion of the existence of very large
ISSN:0002-8606
DOI:10.1029/EO060i043p00762-01
年代:1979
数据来源: WILEY
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Joint study of water problems and needs in the northeast |
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Eos, Transactions American Geophysical Union,
Volume 60,
Issue 43,
1979,
Page 763-763
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A group of seven Northeastern organizations have issued a major study which documents the region's water problems and needs, saying it would help them chart a course of political action to assist in addressing water policy throughout the 11 states in the region. The three basic goals: to identify water resource priorities for the Northeast, to compile an inventory of major water projects and plans proposed for the region, and to assess the job‐creating impact of public works and water projects. They said it was the most comprehensive survey of the region's water resources and problems ever conducted.The joint study estimated that the total price tag for ‘high‐priority’ water resource projects in the Northeast might exceed $25
ISSN:0002-8606
DOI:10.1029/EO060i043p00763-01
年代:1979
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International memberships to be funded |
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Eos, Transactions American Geophysical Union,
Volume 60,
Issue 43,
1979,
Page 766-766
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The Lloyd V. Berkner Memberships provide dues‐free membership to persons in developing countries. This is a living memorial in honor of Berkner, truly a remarkable leader in geophysics. The program, which was approved by the Council at the suggestion of the Committee on International Participation, has been developed to permit greater access to AGU publications. The funds for this program were raised from the AGU membership to stimulate scientific endeavor in geophysics and to provide inspiration and encouragement to young native scientists and students in developing countrie
ISSN:0002-8606
DOI:10.1029/EO060i043p00766
年代:1979
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