Guide to Important Geological Locations. The host for this episode is Mitch Ewan. The guest for this episode is Michael Knight. A tour through the geological story of O’ahu by exploring 39 areas of natural beauty, many off the beaten path, and connecting all geology enthusiasts (young scientists) with the ‘ānia (earth or land), nature, […]
Research at the Hawaii Institute Geophysics and Planetology (Research In Manoa)
All the neat science at HIGP which we’ve not seen on ThinkTech, plus plans for the future . Robert Wright, Interim Director HIGP/UH Manoa joins Pete to discuss the diverse research being done at HIGP, from space launches to infrasound research, which we’ve not heard about on ThinkTech. We will also discuss future research directions […]
Cauldrons of Fire
Lava lakes are pools of magma within craters. They offer several advantages to scientists as they are like windows into Earth’s dynamics, plate tectonics, volcanic eruption predictions. On Research in Manoa, Andrea Gabrieli and Jay Fidell discuss lava lakes across the globe and the research that’s carried out there. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the […]
Hawaiian Satellite Technologies
Hawaii is one of the few places on Earth that can launch satellites to space. Dr. Sam Murphy, a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the University of Hawai’i at Manoa’s Hawaii Institute of Geophysics and Planetology (HIGP), joins Jay Fidell on Research in Manoa to look at some of the applications and opportunities that Hawaiian satellite technologies […]
Molding Volcanic Processes – Exploring Mars with Manoa
Dr. Sarah Fagents, Researcher at the Hawaii Institute of Geophysics and Planetology (HIGP) of the University of Hawaii at Manoa, appears on Research in Manoa with Jay Fidell to share her research on planetary volcanism, volcanic fluid dynamics, icy satellite geology and provides details on Mars 2020 Mission site selection requirements. Sarah explains how her […]
Hot Stuff! Jupiter’s Moon Io
Dr. Peter Mouginis-Mark of the Hawaii Institute of Geophysics and Planetology joins Jay Fidell for a special presentation of Research in Manoa to share his exciting volcanology research on Io, one of Jupiter’s moons. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier […]
The Heart of the Volcano
Andrea Gabrieli shares his research using newly developed remote sensing long-wave thermal infrared imaging hyperspectral sensors in order to provide early warning for people living nearby active volcanoes. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check us […]
Vog: How Can We Measure the Hazardous Haze?
Vog causes serious air quality and health concerns for the people of Hawaii. As a research assistant at the Hawaii Institute of Geophysics and Planetology, Andrea Gabrieli shares how we can measure and image volcanic gases with the testing capabilities of newly developed thermal infrared hyperspectral imaging spectrometers. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet […]
Advances in Hawaii’s Renewable Energy Resources: Where Are We? Veronica Rocha and Dr. Donald Thomas
How far along is Hawaii in terms of its renewable energy goals? Which renewable generation sources have been the most effective thus far? The Hawai‘i State Energy Office’s Renewable Energy Branch Chief, Veronica Rocha, and Donald Thomas of the Center for the Study of Active Volcanoes address these questions. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet […]
When Magma Meets Water – Sarah Fagents
Hilary and Sarah will discuss the theme “when magma meets water”, which relates to Sarah’s longstanding research in the area of explosive magma/water interactions — on Earth and Mars. Hillary will also welcome Erin Fitch, one of Sarah’s graduate students, who has been working on related projects in Iceland and on the Big Island. Tune […]