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A model for annual algae productivity across the United States

4/5/2010

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This recent video by Nolan Orfield demonstrates a nice visualization of the annual theoretical algae biomass productivity in the United States. The algae growth model was adapted from JS Burlew book Algae Culture: Laboratory to Pilot Plant (Which also was the first book published on trying to grow microalgae  on a large scale).

Notes: Yield is indicated by color and represents grams per square meter per day, as indicated in the color bar. The red number changing at the top of the chart indicates the day of the year, 1-365.
A Matlab-generated GIS analysis of theoretical algae yield throughout the year across the United States. The growth model is adapted from: JS Burlew, 1953: Algal Culture, from Laboratory to Pilot Plant.
  • Climate data is adapted from Oregon State University's PRISM Climate Group.
  • Solar radiation data is adapted from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
By Nolan Orfield, University of Michigan School of Natural Resources & Environment (SNRE) & Center for Sustainable Systems (CSS)
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4/6/2021 02:28:54 am

Hello mate nicee post

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