Diet of Mormoopid Bats on the Caribbean Island of Puerto Rico

2012 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 369-377 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashley K. Rolfe ◽  
Allen Kurta
Keyword(s):  
Puerto Rico ◽  
Caribbean Island ◽  
The Caribbean

Solar Radiation Over the Caribbean Island of Puerto Rico

Solar Energy ◽  
2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramiro L. Rivera ◽  
Karim Altaii
Keyword(s):  
Puerto Rico ◽  
Solar Radiation ◽  
Global Radiation ◽  
Global Solar Radiation ◽  
Time Frame ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Caribbean Island ◽  
Monthly Average ◽  
Energy Conversion System ◽  
The Caribbean

Solar radiation was measured and recorded on a 5-minute, hourly and daily basis at a number of sites on the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico (located from 18° to 18° 30’N latitude and from 65° 30’ to 67° 15’W longitude) over a 24 calendar month time frame. The global solar radiation was measured at four sites (namely: Aguadilla, Ponce, Gurabo, and San Juan). The global solar radiation data was measured by an Eppley Precision Spectral Pyranometer (model PSP) mounted on a horizontal surface. This pyranometer is sensitive to solar radiation in the range of 0.285 ≤ λ ≤ 2.8 μm wavelengths. Statistical analysis such as the daily average, monthly average hourly, monthly average daily, and annual average daily global radiation are presented in this paper. Despite its small size, a 13 percent variation in the global solar radiation has been observed within the island. Reasonable solar radiation values, for solar energy conversion system installation, seem to exist at and possibly around Aguadilla.

Cyathea ruttenbergii, a new tree fern (Cyatheaceae, Polypodiopsida) from Puerto Rico

Phytotaxa ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 336 (3) ◽  
pp. 279
Author(s):  
ADRIAN TEJEDOR ◽  
FABIOLA ARECES-BERAZAIN
Keyword(s):  
Puerto Rico ◽  
New Species ◽  
Caribbean Island ◽  
Tree Fern ◽  
The Caribbean ◽  
A New Species

A new species, Cyathea ruttenbergii, is described from the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico. The new species differs from congeners by its large, lanceolate pinnules with wide sinuses and long attenuate apices, ovate lamina with 6–7 pinna pairs, bicolorous petiole scales, strongly armed petioles, and lack of indusium. The affinities and ecology of the species are discussed.

scholarly journals Climate change and coffee: assessing vulnerability by modeling future climate suitability in the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico

2017 ◽  
Vol 146 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 175-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen J. Fain ◽  
Maya Quiñones ◽  
Nora L. Álvarez-Berríos ◽  
Isabel K. Parés-Ramos ◽  
William A. Gould
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Puerto Rico ◽  
Future Climate ◽  
Caribbean Island ◽  
Climate Suitability ◽  
The Caribbean

scholarly journals Impacts of Local Convective Processes on Rain on the Caribbean Island of Puerto Rico

2019 ◽  
Vol 124 (12) ◽  
pp. 6009-6026
Author(s):  
N. Hosannah ◽  
J. E. González ◽  
C. Lunger ◽  
D. Niyogi
Keyword(s):  
Puerto Rico ◽  
Caribbean Island ◽  
Convective Processes ◽  
The Caribbean

scholarly journals Broadening Our Understanding of Hurricanes and Forests on the Caribbean Island of Puerto Rico: Where and What Should We Study Now?

Forests ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 710 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tania López-Marrero ◽  
Tamara Heartsill-Scalley ◽  
Carlos F. Rivera-López ◽  
Isabel A. Escalera-García ◽  
Mariangelí Echevarría-Ramos
Keyword(s):  
Puerto Rico ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Research Needs ◽  
Ecological Research ◽  
Forest Research ◽  
Caribbean Island ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Caribbean ◽  
Forested Ecosystems

Hurricanes shape ecosystems. A broad range of forested ecosystems is particularly affected by hurricanes, thus creating the need for studies addressing the effects of these disturbances. There is a long history of hurricane and forest research on the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico. In this study, we present results from a systematic literature review of peer-reviewed articles regarding ecological research conducted in Puerto Rico on the topic of hurricanes and forests published from 1900 through 2017. We present a summary of cyclonic activity on the island during the study period and the results from the systematic literature review within this cyclonic context. We discuss findings in terms of aspects of forests studied, geographical distribution of study areas, and time scales at which research was conducted. These findings allow us to determine what was studied about hurricanes and forests, identify gaps in the information, and suggest possible areas of research and production of new knowledge that recent and future storms can bring. We conclude with recommendations identifying research needs and propose additional approaches to complement existing information. Our goal is to generate future knowledge from hurricane and forest research with the broadest applications possible.

Wind characteristics on the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico

2003 ◽  
Vol 28 (11) ◽  
pp. 1701-1710 ◽  
Author(s):  
K Altaii ◽  
R.N Farrugia
Keyword(s):  
Puerto Rico ◽  
Caribbean Island ◽  
Wind Characteristics ◽  
The Caribbean

On your knees and pray! The role of religion in the development of a metal scene in the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 243-257
Author(s):  
Nelson Varas-Díaz ◽  
Eliut Rivera-Segarra ◽  
Sigrid Mendoza ◽  
Osvaldo González-Sepúlveda
Keyword(s):  
Puerto Rico ◽  
Caribbean Island ◽  
The Caribbean ◽  
Role Of Religion

Ultraviolet Solar Radiation Over the Caribbean Island of Puerto Rico

Solar Energy ◽  
2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karim Altaii ◽  
Ramiro L. Rivera
Keyword(s):  
Puerto Rico ◽  
Solar Radiation ◽  
Ultraviolet Radiation ◽  
Global Radiation ◽  
Time Frame ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Caribbean Island ◽  
Monthly Average ◽  
The Caribbean ◽  
Ultraviolet Solar Radiation

Ultraviolet solar radiation was measured and recorded on a 5-minute, hourly and daily basis at four sites on the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico (located from 18° to 18° 30’N latitude and from 65° 30’ to 67° 15’W longitude) over a 24 calendar month time frame. Data were measured by an Eppley Total Ultraviolet Radiometer (TUVR) mounted on a horizontal surface (0.285 ≤ λ ≤ 0.385 μm wavelengths). This data presents the first published data on ultraviolet radiation over Puerto Rico. The data sheds new light on the ultraviolet radiation characteristics of this tropical island. Characteristics such as the daily average, monthly average hourly, monthly average daily, and annual average daily ultraviolet radiation are presented. The ratio of the monthly average daily ultraviolet radiation to the monthly average daily global radiation varied between 0.0476 and 0.0498, with a mean value of 0.0487 ± 0.0009. A regression correlation between ultraviolet and global radiation on an hourly basis is also developed.

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