COMPARISON OF DIFFERENT SEQUENTIAL ASSIMILATION ALGORITHMS FOR SATELLITE-DERIVED LEAF AREA INDEX USING THE DATA ASSIMILATION RESEARCH TESTBED (VERSION LANAI)

Comparison of different sequential assimilation algorithms for satellite-derived leaf area index using the Data Assimilation Research Testbed (version Lanai)

The leaf area index (LAI) is a crucial parameter for understanding the exchanges of mass and energy between terrestrial ecosystems and the atmosphere.In this study, the Data Assimilation Research Testbed (DART) has been successfully coupled to the Community Land Model with explicit carbon and nitrogen components (CLM4CN) by assimilating Global Land

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Sport participation and Ramadan observance: Advice for the athlete

Introduction: A growing number of Muslim athletes now engage in international competition.This raises the question of the advice they should be given if a 220.10.38.20.02.001 major event occurs during the month of Ramadan.Methods: A narrative review has been based upon books and extensive reviews completed by the author and other investigators.Resu

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First sign of native valve endocarditis in the COVID-19 pandemic: Acute arterial septic embolism in the lower extremity

he clinical manifestations of infective endocarditis are variable.Late diagnosis of the disease can lead to clinical catastrophe and even death.Although its symptomatology is broad, the initial diagnosis can sometimes be made after complications, particularly during COVID-19 pandemic days.It should be noted that during the pandemic period, patients

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