Optimal sizing of a globally distributed low carbon cloud federation
The carbon footprint of IT technologies has been a significant concern in recent years. This concern mainly focuses on the electricity consumption of data centers; many cloud suppliers commit to using 100% of renewable energy sources. However, this approach neglects the impact of device ...
Descriptors monitoring atmospheric centers of action of weather patterns around Aotearoa New Zealand
Here we introduce a set of descriptors applied to weather regimes that allow for a detailed monitoring of the location and intensity of their atmospheric centers of action (e.g., troughs and ridges) and the gradients between them, when applicable. Descriptors are designed to document the effect of ...
Water sanctuaries in Eastern Gaul : origin, organization and evolution from first century B.C to fourth century A.D
Les sanctuaires des eaux forment une catégorie originale de lieux de culte antiques, en particulier en Gaule où une place privilégiée leur est traditionnellement accordée dans le paysage religieux. Une spécificité largement surexploitée et surinterprétée par une abondante littérature qui a contribué ...