Event Title
Brief Scholarly Presentations 2
Location
Burnell 109
Start Time
16-5-2013 11:45 AM
End Time
16-5-2013 12:15 PM
Description
WiFi Weather Station and Snow Depth Monitoring System for Snow Research at Harvard Forest
Dr. Robert Hellström
This research project used funds from a CARS small grant to acquire a WiFi weather station and low-cost infrared (IR) proximity sensor to measure snow depth in north central Massachusetts. The IR sensor was installed along-side traditional weather sensors and utilizes the recently deployed Harvard Forest Field Wireless network to post real-time data on the BSU Weather web site. In addition, snow depth was calibrated and validated against two-hourly webcam photographs of a snow depth stake at the site. Although installed for the 2011-12 snow season, the unusual lack of snowfall forced postponement till 2012-13. Preliminary data suggest error due to the dependence on snow surface temperature, although this effect and other minor errors could be removed by applying algorithms based on simultaneous measurements of snowpack temperature and meteorological variables.
Using Predictors of Adolescent Male Body Image to Capitalize on Health Opportunities
Dr. James Leone
Body image is a psychological construct that greatly impacts health. Less is known concerning adolescent male body image and how it correlates to positive and negative health outcomes. This session will explore the strongest predictors of body image dissatisfaction and present ways to strategize and capitalize on knowledge of these predictors in formulating effective health programs and curricula.
Brief Scholarly Presentations 2
Burnell 109
WiFi Weather Station and Snow Depth Monitoring System for Snow Research at Harvard Forest
Dr. Robert Hellström
This research project used funds from a CARS small grant to acquire a WiFi weather station and low-cost infrared (IR) proximity sensor to measure snow depth in north central Massachusetts. The IR sensor was installed along-side traditional weather sensors and utilizes the recently deployed Harvard Forest Field Wireless network to post real-time data on the BSU Weather web site. In addition, snow depth was calibrated and validated against two-hourly webcam photographs of a snow depth stake at the site. Although installed for the 2011-12 snow season, the unusual lack of snowfall forced postponement till 2012-13. Preliminary data suggest error due to the dependence on snow surface temperature, although this effect and other minor errors could be removed by applying algorithms based on simultaneous measurements of snowpack temperature and meteorological variables.
Using Predictors of Adolescent Male Body Image to Capitalize on Health Opportunities
Dr. James Leone
Body image is a psychological construct that greatly impacts health. Less is known concerning adolescent male body image and how it correlates to positive and negative health outcomes. This session will explore the strongest predictors of body image dissatisfaction and present ways to strategize and capitalize on knowledge of these predictors in formulating effective health programs and curricula.