Graduate Student
School of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA
email: jtelling5 -at- gatech.edu
Present Research: I am working on modeling the interaction between atmospheric
conditions and volcanic ash during explosive volcanic eruptions. To that end, I am
using both computer based models and lab experiments. I am taking a multiphase
approach to the problem and focusing specifically on how changing atmospheric
temperature, pressure and humidity will affect ash aggregation in and around the eruption
site. Hopefully, I will be able to use data from the lab to constrain and check the
computer simulations. I am also working with Joe on other fluid dynamics
and volcanic conduit problems.
Previous Research: Before coming to Georgia Tech, my research focused on planetary
geomorphology. I spent a summer at the Center for Earth and Planetary Sciences,
National Air and Space Museum, and continued my research throughout my senior year
at Colgate University. Using HiRISE data, I surveyed aeolian features on Mars. Combining
the survey results with THEMIS data, I identified regions of aeolian activity that have
been recently active.
Advisor: Joe Dufek
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