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STEVEN A. RUBERG
Observing Systems Researcher
Affiliation and Contact Information:
Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
2205 Commonwealth Blvd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105-2945
Phone: (734) 741-2271
email: steve.ruberg@noaa.gov
Education:
M.S., Wright State University, 1993, Systems Engineering
B.S., University of Kentucky, 1982, Electrical Engineering
Professional Experience:
Observing Systems Researcher (1994 - present) in GLERL's Marine Instrumentation Laboratory working on innovations in the fields of electronics, mechanics, and software engineering contributing to the development of advanced environmental measurement technology. Current research interests include buoy-based internet accessible observation systems and integrated circuit micro-sensor technology. Systems Engineering Researcher (1989 - 1994) Wright Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH. Development and testing of aircraft systems for low-level flight including aircraft control system and sensors such as LIDAR, RADAR, and digital map. Electronics Engineer (1983 - 1989) Naval Air Development Center, Indianapolis, IN. Submarine communications sub-system design, development and testing.
Publications:
Biddanda B, Coleman D, Johengen T, Ruberg S, Meadows G, VanSumeren H, Rediske R, Kendall S, Exploration of a Submerged Sinkhole Ecosystem in Lake Huron, Ecosystems, 9 (5): 828-842 , 18August 2006. Online Publication: http://www.springerlink.com/content/r106152q530xn0m1/fulltext.html
Hawley N, Johengen T, Rao Y, Ruberg S, Beletsky D, Ludsin S, Eadie B, Schwab D, Croley T, Brandt S, Hypoxia in Lake Erie and The International Field Years for Lake Erie (IFYLE), Eos, Transactions, American Geophysical Union, Vol. 87(32) : 313-324, 8 August 2006
Liebig, J. R., H. A. Vanderploeg, S. A. Ruberg (2006), Factors Affecting the Performance of the Optical Plankton Counter in Large Lakes: Insights from Lake Michigan and Laboratory Studies, J. Geophs. Res., 111, C05S02, doi:10.1029/2005JC003087
Ruberg, S., Coleman D, Johengen T, Meadows G, Lang G, VanSumeren H, Biddanda B. Groundwater plume mapping in a submerged sinkhole in Lake Huron. Marine Technology Society Journal, 39(2): 65-69, Summer 2005.
Nalepa, T.F., Fanslow, D.L., Lang, S.A., Ruberg, S.A. 2005. Recent Trends in Benthic Macroinvertebrate Populations in Lake Michigan. pp. 269-262. In State of Lake Michigan: Ecology, Health, and Management. Edited by T. Edsall and M. Munawar. Ecovision World Monograph Series. Goodword Books Ltd., New Delhi, India
H. A. Vanderploeg,T. H. Johengen,P. J. Lavrentyev, C. Chen,G. A. Lang,M. A. Agy, M. H. Bundy,J. F. Cavaletto,B. J. Eadie,J. R. Liebig,G. S. Miller, and S. A. Ruberg. Anatomy of the recurrent coastal sediment plume in Lake Michigan and its impacts to light climate, nutrients, and plankton. Journal of Geophysical Research - Oceans. In press.
Ruberg, S.A., Vanderploeg, H.A., Lang, G.A., Plankton Survey System, Oceans 2001 Marine Technology Society/IEEE Conference Proceedings, November 5-8, 2001 Honolulu, HI.
Ruberg, S. A., Eadie, B.J., Remotely Deployable Water Sampler, Oceans 2000 MTS/IEEE Conference Proceedings, September 11-14, 2000.
Presentations:
Ruberg S, Austin J, Boostma H, Meadows G, Near-term and long-term prospects for implementing the Open Water Subsystem of the Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS), GLOS Annual Meeting, June 19-20, 2006 in Ann Arbor, MI
Ruberg S, Brandt S, Bootsma H, Gordon S, Lane J, Meadows G, Miller T, Muzzi, R, Real-time Environmental Coastal Observation Network (RECON), International Association of Great Lakes Research 49th Annual Conference, May 22-26, 2006, Windsor, ON
Ruberg S, Real-time Environmental Coastal Observation Network (RECON), Remote Sensing Across the Great Lakes Conference, sponsored by American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS), April 4-6, 2006, Rochester, NY
Ruberg, S.A., Toward A Great Lakes Observing System. International Association for Great Lakes Research (IAGLR) Conference, June 22-26, 2003, DePaul University, Chicago, IL
.Muzzi, R.W., Ruberg, S.A., Lane, J.C., and Miller, T.C., Lessons Learned from a Lake Michigan Prototype Observatory. International Association for Great Lakes Research (IAGLR) Conference, June 22-26, 2003, DePaul University, Chicago, IL.
Relevant Research Cruises:
May 2006: R/V Laurentian - Coastal Observation System Deployment and Testing, Lake Erie, Michigan, and Huron Chief Scientist: Steve Ruberg, NOAA/GLERL
May 2005: R/V Laurentian - Coastal Observation System Deployment and Testing, Lake Erie Chief Scientist: Steve Ruberg, NOAA/GLERL
September 2004: R/V Laurentian - Sinkhole Survey and Mapping, Lake Huron Chief Scientists: Steve Ruberg, NOAA/GLERL and Bopi Biddanda, Grand Valley State University
January 2004: Steinhatchee Evaluation Reef Sidescan Mapping, Gulf of Mexico Chief Scientist: Steve Ruberg, NOAA/GLERL
September 2003: R/V Laurentian - Sinkhole Exploration, Survey and Mapping, Lake Huron Chief Scientists: Dwight Coleman, Institute for Exploration and Steve Ruberg, NOAA/GLERL
June 2002: R/V Laurentian - Video and Acoustic Dreissenid Mapping, Lake Michigan Chief Scientist: Steve Ruberg, NOAA/GLERL
Last updated: 2006-10-11 mbl