The WATERHYPERNET is a growing network with stations worldwide that provide measurements of radiance and irradiance data over water bodies. In July 2023, a new WATERHYPERNET instrument station was installed in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay, the first of its kind in North America. The station is set up to provide validation for the NASA Surface Biology and Geology mission, the NASA PACE mission, and ESA water observing missions. UMBC is responsible for station operation and maintenance as part of a collaboration with NASA GSFC, the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences, and Flanders Marine Institute.  The installation, which started in July 2023, required several trips to the tower to become operational.

According to Dr. Kevin Turpie (616/UMBC) and team, “Water-leaving spectral reflectance data from the new station will also provide a wealth of information regarding water quality and the environmental and ecological conditions in the Upper Bay.”

This tower is also being used by GSFC for an AERONET-OC SeaPRISM radiometer, with Dr. Dirk Aurin (616/MSU) as PI. Dr. Aurin assisted with the initial installation of the system and the projects intend to share resources and collaborate where possible.

The location is a US Coast Guard navigation tower that is roughly the height of a 9-story building. Access was granted from the US Coast Guard, who requires that climbers have certification in tower climbing and no less than two climbers access the tower for safety. Climbers were provided by GSFC, WFF, NOAA, RBINS, and VLIZ. Ocean surface and weather conditions must be taken into consideration; the team also will consider the safety to wildlife (e.g., nesting ospreys).

The FREE Farmers Market will be held at the APT Community Center today at 2PM. 

If you would like to volunteer, please meet us at 1:30pm today.

See you all there!

Dear Faculty and Staff,

 

I hope you are looking forward to the start of the fall semester as much as I am. As we get closer to the first day of classes, I invite you to participate in two special community events: Fall Opening Meeting and Convocation.

 

The Fall Opening Meeting, which will be held on August 22 in the Retriever Activities Center, is a chance for faculty and staff to reunite, learn about upcoming campus initiatives, and hear from new students about their journeys to UMBC. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet our new senior university leaders.

 

Convocation, which will take place on August 27 at the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena, is our community’s way of welcoming incoming students to a new academic year and introducing them to UMBC traditions. It is an exciting and special way of kicking off the school year.

 

I look forward to seeing you at these two community events. Thank you for all your hard work preparing to make this a fantastic year for our students.

 

Sincerely,

 

Microwave: $60 (used like new, no errors, just needs a little cleaning)

Computer Speaker/ soundbar: $45 (new in box)

Iphone and airpods 2 in 1 wireless charger: $50 (new in box)

Hair straightener: $30 (new in box) 

White Noise sound machine: $10 (used like new) 

Window film (for privacy protection): $15 (new in box) 

I don’t really know how to attach photos here but if you're interested please reach me at 410-343-4141..Thanks! 

Come at 1:30pm if you would like to volunteer! See you soon!

I am looking for housing close to campus or a shuttle stop as I do not have transportation. Preferably walking distance.

Non smoker, non drinker, I don't tend to bring people over but I will ask beforehand if I do.

Please contact me at mbecker3@umbc.edu 

Time: 12:30 pm - 5 pm

Location: Retriever Activities Center (RAC)

Schedule:

• Guest speakers including UMBC's president, Dr. Valerie Sheares Ashby and the Dean of the Graduate School
•  Information Fair with campus organizations and offices - ask your questions and learn about the services they provide!
• Free Appetizers
• Self-Guided Campus Tour

This event is not mandatory for new graduate students but it will be a great way to meet other students and get acquainted with campus.

All new Fall 2024 graduate students are welcome! One ticket per student.

Our campus photographer will be present at this event.

More information to come via email. Email Megan Hays with any questions - digme1@umbc.edu

Starting at 5pm on Friday 8/9/24

Estimated end time is at 5pm on Sunday 8/11/24

As always if you have travel related inquiry please do not hesitate to reach out to Travel Services:

(410) 455-2316