A Survey of Grid Control and Optimization

07 May 2015 | Presentations

This is an introductory survey of how control problems arise on different time scales in electric grid transmission problems.  The set up and general form of such problems are considered, along with operational considerations.

A Tutorial on Kalman Filters

01 Jun 2016 | Presentations

This is an introduction to the Kalman filter, explaining some underlying assumptions, use and extensions of the method.This talk was given on 10-7-2015.

An Introduction to Lagrangian Data Assimilation - Part I

23 Mar 2015 | Presentations

Laura Slivinski at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute gives an introduction to Lagrangian Data Assimlation on 10-30-2014.

An Introduction to Lagrangian Data Assimilation - Part II

23 Mar 2015 | Presentations

Lauara Slivinski at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution gives an introduction to Lagrangian Data Assimilation on 11-13-2014.

An Introduction to Variational Data Assimilation

23 Mar 2015 | Presentations

Naratip Santitissadeekorn gives an introductory survey of variational techniques in data assimilation including 3D-VAR and 4D-VAR.  This talk was given on 10-2-14.

Complex Energy Systems

07 May 2015 | Presentations

This is the opening guest lecture for the Electric Grid Focus Group.  Dr. Michael Chertkov of Los Alamos National Lab describes the statistical and mathematical problems arising in complex energy systems, including the electric grid and gas networks.  Systems with high penetration of...

Introduction to Groups on the MCRN Hub Part I

27 Jun 2016 | Presentations

This is the first of two video tutorials on using groups in the MCRN Hub.  This video will give a tour of the basic functionality of groups while the following video will demonstrate how to create a group and manage group settings.

Introduction to Groups on the MCRN Hub Part II

08 Jul 2016 | Presentations

This is the second of two video tutorials on using groups in the MCRN Hub.  This video will demonstrate how to create a group and manage group settings.

Introduction to Projects on the MCRN Hub

12 Jul 2016 | Presentations

This is a tutorial video demonstrating the main features of projects, including the newsfeed, task assignment and file sharing.

Introduction to the Mathematics of Climate

07 May 2015 | Series | Contributor(s): Colin James Grudzien

This course will investigate the following questions from a mathematical perspective. What determines the Earth's surface temperature? Why does the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere affect the climate? How do changes in the Earth's orbital parameters change the climate? Why has the Earth...

Introduction to the Mathematics of Climate at UMN - Lecture 1

07 May 2015 | Presentations | Contributor(s): Colin James Grudzien

This is lecture 1 in the series "Introduction to the Mathematics of Climate" offered at the University of Minnesota in 2014 with the support of MCRN and The Institute for Mathematics and its Applications.       

Introduction to the Mathematics of Climate at UMN - Lecture 10

12 May 2015 | Presentations | Contributor(s): Colin James Grudzien

This is lecture 10 in the series "Introduction to the Mathematics of Climate" offered at the University of Minnesota in 2014 with the support of MCRN and The Institute for Mathematics and its Applications.

Introduction to the Mathematics of Climate at UMN - Lecture 11

12 May 2015 | Presentations | Contributor(s): Colin James Grudzien

This is lecture 11 in the series "Introduction to the Mathematics of Climate" offered at the University of Minnesota in 2014 with the support of MCRN and The Institute for Mathematics and its Applications.      

Introduction to the Mathematics of Climate at UMN - Lecture 12

12 May 2015 | Presentations | Contributor(s): Colin James Grudzien

This is lecture 12 in the series "Introduction to the Mathematics of Climate" offered at the University of Minnesota in 2014 with the support of MCRN and The Institute for Mathematics and its Applications.

Introduction to the Mathematics of Climate at UMN - Lecture 13

12 May 2015 | Presentations | Contributor(s): Colin James Grudzien

This is lecture 13 in the series "Introduction to the Mathematics of Climate" offered at the University of Minnesota in 2014 with the support of MCRN and The Institute for Mathematics and its Applications.

Introduction to the Mathematics of Climate at UMN - Lecture 14

12 May 2015 | Presentations | Contributor(s): Colin James Grudzien

This is lecture 14 in the series "Introduction to the Mathematics of Climate" offered at the University of Minnesota in 2014 with the support of MCRN and The Institute for Mathematics and its Applications.  

Introduction to the Mathematics of Climate at UMN - Lecture 15

12 May 2015 | Presentations | Contributor(s): Colin James Grudzien

This is lecture 15 in the series "Introduction to the Mathematics of Climate" offered at the University of Minnesota in 2014 with the support of MCRN and The Institute for Mathematics and its Applications.  

Introduction to the Mathematics of Climate at UMN - Lecture 16

12 May 2015 | Presentations | Contributor(s): Colin James Grudzien

This is lecture 16 in the series "Introduction to the Mathematics of Climate" offered at the University of Minnesota in 2014 with the support of MCRN and The Institute for Mathematics and its Applications.

Introduction to the Mathematics of Climate at UMN - Lecture 17

12 May 2015 | Presentations | Contributor(s): Colin James Grudzien

This is lecture 17 in the series "Introduction to the Mathematics of Climate" offered at the University of Minnesota in 2014 with the support of MCRN and The Institute for Mathematics and its Applications.

Introduction to the Mathematics of Climate at UMN - Lecture 18

12 May 2015 | Presentations | Contributor(s): Colin James Grudzien

This is lecture 18 in the series "Introduction to the Mathematics of Climate" offered at the University of Minnesota in 2014 with the support of MCRN and The Institute for Mathematics and its Applications.