Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere

Associate Professor, Atmospheric Science Department, Colorado State University

denning@atmos.colostate.edu

Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere
Colorado State University
1375 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1375

Research Interests: 

Global Carbon Cycle, Land-Atmosphere Interactions

Current projects: 

Forward and inverse modeling of atmospheric CO2 at local, regional, and global scales. Use of satellite imagery and numerical models to diagnose sources and sinks of CO2 from measurements of atmospheric constituents. Development of carbon data assimilation system for analysis of column CO2 mixing ratio from the Orbiting Carbon Observatory. Collaboration and modeling support for field projects as part of the North American Carbon Program. Development of algorithms for simulation of phenology and physiology of crops, grasslands, and forests. Coordination of scientific guidance for federal agencies regarding carbon cycle research in North America.

Contributions to the Scientific, Educational, and Outreach Mission of CIRA:

Dr. Denning collaborates closely with federal and CIRA scientists on land-atmosphere interaction, carbon data assimilation, and inverse modeling. He supervises several students and scientists supported on projects administered through CIRA