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AMS Call for Papers
2013 AMS Meetings
Announcement
15th Conference on Mesoscale Processes, 6–9 August 2013, Portland, Oregon
The 15th Conference on Mesoscale Processes, sponsored by the American Meteorological Society and organized by the AMS Committee on Mesoscale Processes, will be held Tuesday, 6–Friday, 9 August 2013 at the Doubletree Hotel in Portland, OR. A preliminary program, along with hotel and registration information, will be posted on the AMS website (www.ametsoc.org) in early Spring 2013.
The program committee seeks contributions in all areas of mesoscale meteorology, including the structure and evolution of tropical and extratropical cyclones; orographic, coastal and other thermally driven mesoscale circulation systems; mountain waves and mechanically forced flows; the dynamics and structure of mesoscale precipitation systems; theoretical and modeling studies of mesoscale processes; the dynamics of balanced and unbalanced flows; mesoscale instabilities; mesoscale predictability and data assimilation; multiscale interactions; parameterization of mesoscale processes in numerical weather prediction and climate models; and results from recent test-bed investigations and field research programs.
We also encourage papers for an anticipated special session on the dynamics of recent high-impact events associated with mesoscale phenomena.
Student submissions are welcomed and awards will be given for the best student oral and poster presentations at the conference; students need to indicate their willingness to be considered for these awards when submitting their abstract. The Mesoscale Processes Committee is also offering two travel awards of $450 each to help supplement travel expenses. To be eligible for a travel award, students must be current AMS student members and submit an abstract for presentation at the meeting. To apply for a travel award please send your CV and a brief (1/2 page) justification to the program chairpersons by 5 April 2013.
AMS policy limits participants to one oral presentation each. The deadline for abstracts has passed.
For additional information, please contact the program chairpersons: Craig Epifanio (Texas A&M University, tel: 979-845-9224, fax: 979-862-4466, email: epifanio@tamu.edu) or Todd Lane (University of Melbourne, tel: +61-3-8344-6516, fax: +61-3-8344-7761, email: tplane@unimelb.edu.au). (2/12)
Announcement
36th Conference on Radar Meteorology, 16–20 September 2013, Breckenridge, Colorado
The 36th Conference on Radar Meteorology, sponsored by the American Meteorological Society, will be held at the Beaver Run Conference Center in Breckenridge, Colorado, 16–20 September 2013. Information on the technical program, registration, hotel, and other general information will be available on the AMS Web site (http://www.ametsoc.org/MEET/fainst/201336radar.html).
While the technical program is designed around eight themes, contributions are solicited on all aspects of radar meteorology. The eight technical program themes and topics include: Emerging Technology and Future Directions: advances in radar hardware, advances in signal/array processing, innovative applications of current technology, integrating new technologies in field campaigns, phased array radar, solid-state pulse compression radar, gap-filling weather radar networks; Precipitation & Hydrologic Applications (Operational): operational radar networks, impacts of operational radar on weather forecasts, nowcasting, radar data climatologies, testbeds: multi-sensor networks; Advances in Precipitation & Microphysics Estimation (Research): dual-Doppler & multi-radar approaches, multi-sensor approaches (radar/ lidar / gauge studies), profiler & scanning radar studies, Quantitative Precipitation Estimation (QPE), hydrometeor identification, aeroecology; Polarimetric Radar: operational radar networks (S-, C-, & X-band), polarimetric research radars, severe weather, mesoscale meteorology, upgrades to operational radar networks; Use of Radar Data for NWP Models: assimilation of radar data into convection-scale models, assimilation of polarimetric measurements, use of radar data for convection-scale model validation, combined use of radar and satellite data in NWP models, automated data quality & analysis tools for NWP models, convective-scale ensemble prediction involving radar; Field Campaigns: including DYNAMO, CINDY, CHUVA, AMIE, HyMeX, MC3E, GCPEX, C3VP, TiMREX, VORTEX-2, PLOWS, PREDICT/GRIP/IFEX, ICE-T, and other field campaigns; Airborne and Spaceborne Radars: airborne radar systems (UAS and manned aircraft), spaceborne satellite missions (CloudSat, TRMM, GPM, EarthCare), future satellite missions; Millimeter Wavelength Radars: ARM – CloudNet – German Supersites, multi-wavelength K/W/X systems, synergistic observations (radar / lidar / radiometer).
The deadline for abstracts has passed. Authors of accepted presentations will be notified via e-mail by 14 June 2013. All accepted presentations are solicited to submit an extended abstract that will be available on-line via the AMS web page and must be received by Wednesday, 11 September 2013.
Outstanding oral and poster student presentations will be recognized at the
conference. Those interested in entering a student competition must so
indicate at the time of abstract submission.
Exhibitors are solicited to participate in the conference by purchasing AMS exhibit booth space and present their latest technologies and advancements. Exhibitors are also encouraged to participate in the technical program by contributing abstracts to oral and poster sessions showing how their products and services are used in the field of radar meteorology.
For technical program questions please contact co-chairs Christopher R. Williams, University of Colorado Boulder (303-497-3829, christopher.williams@colorado.edu) or J. Vivekanandan, National Center for Atmospheric Research (303-497-8402, vivek@ucar.edu). For exhibitor questions, please contact Jenn Rosen, (617-226-3972, jrosen@ametsoc.org). For all other questions please contact Cara Campbell (617-226-3969, ccampbell@ametsoc.org). (1/13)
Announcement
AMS 19th Satellite Meteorology, Oceanography and Climatology Conference and the 2013 EUMETSAT Meteorological Satellite Conference, 16–20 September 2013, Vienna, Austria
Sharing knowledge and experience, EUMETSAT and its US partners will jointly organise the combined 2013 EUMETSAT Meteorological Satellite Conference & the 19th Satellite Meteorology, Oceanography and Climatology Conference of the American Meteorological Society on 16–20 September in the Austrian capital city of Vienna. The European meteorological satellite organisation and the American Meteorological Society will be supported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Austria’s national weather service, the Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics (ZAMG), and the European Meteorological Society (EMS).
This combined event will build on the success of a similar joint venture held in Amsterdam in 2007. The conference will be accommodated in the historic Hofburg Palace, the winter residence of the Imperial Family.
The overarching theme will be water vapour, clouds, and precipitation, and the use of current and planned Earth observation systems to improve our understanding and adequately monitor trends and variability in the global hydrological system.
The global hydrological system is observed by a constellation of research and operational instruments and platforms. Earth observing systems need to further improve to effectively monitor the hydrological cycle and forecast the impact short- and long-term changes may have on societies, and biodiversity and ecosystems. Recent years have evidenced enormous precipitation extremes, leading to prolonged droughts and major flood events. A growing world population, combined with climate variability and change, combines to elevate water to one of the most important topics of our times.
Weather, ocean and climate observations as well as atmospheric composition will of course continue to be mainstay topics. Guide to session topics:
• Current and future satellites, instruments and their applications
• Climate
• Advances in understanding cloud precipitation processes, with emphasis on satellite remote sensing and climate applications
• Cloud observations from satellites, including 30 years ISCCP
• Water vapour observations from satellites
• Quantitative applications for nowcasting
• Satellite-based observations of the oceans
• Atmospheric composition
• Information production and the resulting issue of communication of results and observations to users (methodologies and how to create a weather-ready nation)
• Satellite impact on NWP
• Modelling and assimilation of water vapour, clouds and precipitation
• Data access for easy utilisation
The deadline for abstracts has passed.Each session theme will be assigned a panel of experts, constituting the Scientific Programme Committee (SPC), whose task will be to review abstracts for inclusion in the conference programme. Authors of selected abstracts will be notified (via e-mail) in the mid-April 2013 timeframe, after the spring meeting of the SPC. The selected abstracts will be posted on the EUMETSAT website.
The Second Announcement will be available in mid-May 2013 and can be accessed via the EUMETSAT website at: www.eumetsat.int. The preliminary programme, hotel and general information will be issued with the Second Announcement. An e-mail will be sent to those who have responded to the First Announcement, drawing their attention to the availability of the Second Announcement online.
If your institution is interested in sponsoring the conference, please contact madeleine.pooley@eumetsat.int for details. (11/12)
Announcement
10th Symposium on Fire and Forest Meteorology, 15–17 October 2013, Bowling Green, KY
The Tenth Symposium on Fire and Forest Meteorology, sponsored by the American Meteorological Society and organized by the AMS Committee on Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, will be held 15-17 October 2013 at the Holiday Inn University Plaza, Bowling Green, KY (http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/bowling-green/bwgwt/hoteldetail).
The theme of the symposium will be to share experiences, new techniques and technologies and/or changes in the areas of: (1) impacts of weather and climate on wildfire; (2) operational forecasting (short to long term) of fire weather for wild, prescribed, and fire use fires; (3) model studies and development, including coupled fire-atmosphere models and mesoscale models; (4) use and assessment of climate forecasts in fire management planning; (5) smoke and fire decision support tool development; (6) techniques in smoke management and mitigation related to new NAAQS and haze standards; (7) improvements to fire danger and fire behavior systems related to meteorology; and (8) field studies of fire-atmosphere interactions.
The deadline for abstracts has passed. Authors of invited and accepted papers will still be asked to contribute to the web-based proceedings of the conference by submitting an extended abstract. Instructions for formatting extended abstracts will be posted on the AMS conference website. Authors have the option to submit manuscripts (up to 10 MB) electronically by 18 November 2013. All abstracts, extended abstracts, and presentations will be made available on the AMS website.
For further program information contact either one of the Program Co-chairpersons: Tim Brown, Desert Research Institute, 2215 Raggio Parkway, Reno, NV 89512-1095 (tel: 775-674-7090; fax: 775-674-7016; e-mail: tbrown@dri.edu or Brian Potter, Forestry Sciences Lab, 400 N 34th St., Suite 201, Seattle, WA 98103 (tel: 206-732-7828; fax: 206-732-7801; e-mail: bpotter@fs.fed.us). (1/13)
2014 AMS Meetings
Call for Papers
31st Conference on Hurricanes and Tropical Meteorology, 31 March–4 April 2014, San Diego, California
The 31st Conference on Hurricanes and Tropical Meteorology sponsored by the American Meteorological Society and organized by the AMS Committee on Tropical Meteorology and Tropical Cyclones will be held 31 March–4 April 2014 at the Town and Country Resort and Conference Center, 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, California. Preliminary programs and registration details will be posted on the AMS website in early November 2013. General information on hotel accommodations will soon be available on the AMS website.
Papers are solicited on all aspects of tropical meteorology and oceanography, including convection, tropical waves, tropical cyclones, extratropical transition, intraseasonal variability, large scale circulation, monsoons, air-sea interaction, climate, observing systems and strategies, data assimilation, numerical modeling, operational forecasting, storm surge, and hazard communication.
In particular, papers relevant to ongoing and recently completed programs, such as the NASA Hurricane and Severe Storm Sentinel Project (HS3), the Dynamics of the Madden–Julian Oscillation (DYNAMO), the Cooperative Indian Ocean Experiment on Intraseasonal Variability in 2011 (CINDY2011), the NOAA Intensity Forecast Experiment (IFEX) and Hurricane Forecast Improvement Project (HFIP) are all encouraged. A special session on the forecasting, predictability, and dynamical evolution of Hurricane Sandy is also planned. Requests for additional special sessions should be addressed to the program chairperson.
Please submit your abstract electronically via the AMS website by 22 November 2013; see the website for instructions. An abstract fee of $95 (payable by credit card or purchase order) is charged at the time of submission (refundable only if abstract is not accepted). The $95 abstract fee includes the submission of your abstract, the posting of your extended abstract, and the uploading and recording of your presentation that will be archived on the AMS Web site. We will no longer be producing a CD-ROM, allowing us to extend the deadline date for extended abstracts.
Authors of accepted presentations will be notified via e-mail by early-January 2014. Instructions for formatting extended abstracts will be posted on the AMS website. Extended manuscripts (file size up to 3 MB) must be submitted electronically by 5 May 2014. All abstracts, extended abstracts, and presentations will be made available on the AMS website.
For further program information please contact the program chairperson, Michael Brennan, National Hurricane Center, 11691 SW 17th Street, Miami, Florida 33165-2149 (email: Michael.J.Brennan@noaa.gov). (9/13)
Call for Papers
17th Symposium on Meteorological Observations and Instrumentation,17–19 June 2014, Boulder, CO
The 17th Symposium of Meteorological Observations and Instrumentation, sponsored by the American Meteorological Society, and organized by the AMS Committee on Measurements, will be held 17-19 June 2014, as part of a joint conference with the AMS Applied Climate Committee. Programs, registration, hotel, and general information will be posted on the AMS Web site (http://www.ametsoc.org/MEET/meetinfo.html ) in late-February 2014.
Papers for this conference are solicited on integrated instrumentation and observing systems for all applications, metadata, network design, accuracy, instrument test beds, inter-comparison and calibration of instruments and remote sensing of the atmosphere. Additionally, papers on all aspects of observations (including new observations and physical parameterizations), innovative measurements, measurement systems, specialized instrumentation, and field projects will be welcome. Application papers for measurements, calibrations and performance of sensors as applied to wind energy, boundary layer studies including important flux measurements for critical and innovative climatological measurements are encouraged. Joint sessions with the 21st Applied Climate symposium will include sessions on drought monitoring and early warning systems, climate application of reference and sentinel observing systems, data quality control, and innovative measurement systems for detecting climate change.
The Robert Leviton Student Prize is presented for the best student paper on the development or evaluation of atmospheric instrumentation or unique measurement techniques. The Committee on Measurements will submit a recommendation to the STAC Commissioner, who approves the recommendation. To be considered for the prize, an entrant should either be enrolled as a full-time student or be a student who has just completed a degree but has not yet begun employment at the time the paper is given or submitted for publication. The prize, an AMS reference book, $300, plus a certificate, was established to recognize Robert Leviton, who devoted nearly his entire professional career to endeavors related to the measurement of wind, temperature, pressure, and humidity in the atmosphere. He was one of the pioneers in reducing large datasets from radiosondes using a computer.
The AMS measurements committee will review all student presentations and posters at the Symposium and provide an evaluation to the committee chair. The chair will tally votes provided by the committee members to distribute this award. In the event of a tie, the committee will vote on the finalists.
The AMS Measurements Committee is offering $500 travel awards for up to three student AMS members who are presenting papers/posters at the meeting. The award is to be used for travel expenses to and from the conference and lodging in Boulder, CO. Funding is available to both graduate and undergraduate students, but is limited to one award per educational institution. Furthermore, the awardee may not receive any concurrent travel support from the AMS (e.g., an AMS travel grant). The selected students will be required to pay for any travel up-front, and be reimbursed by AMS (Gillian Peguero, gpeguero@ametsoc.org) after the conference with proper receipts.
To apply, students should prepare a short written statement (no more than one page) declaring their financial need and circumstance, relevance of their research to the conference, and how they will benefit from attending the conference. Applicants should also provide a copy of their abstract for the meeting. Applications should be sent in pdf format via email to the conference chair: Wendy Ryan (wendy.ryan@colostate.edu). Applications will be accepted through 1 January 2014 and selected students will be notified around the end of March 2014. Interested applicants or questions about the award should contact the conference Chair. The measurements committee will evaluate and vote for student award winners based on these written statements with names/affiliations removed.
The $95 abstract fee includes the submission of your abstract, the posting of your extended abstract, and the uploading and recording of your presentation which will be archived on the AMS Web site.
Please submit your abstract electronically via the web by 27 January 2014 (refer to the AMS Web page at http://www.ametsoc.org/meet/online_submit.html.) An abstract fee of $95 (payable by credit card or purchase order) is charged at the time of submission (refundable only if abstract is not accepted).
Authors of accepted presentations will be notified via e-mail by late-February 2014. All extended abstracts are to be submitted electronically and will be available on-line via the Web, Instructions for formatting extended abstracts will be posted on the AMS Web site. Extended Abstracts (up to 10MB) must be submitted electronically by 15 July 2014. All abstracts, extended abstracts and presentations will be available on the AMS Web site at no cost.
For additional information please contact the program chairperson, Wendy Ryan (wendy.ryan@colostate.edu) (9/13)
2013 Meetings of Interest
Announcement
ISALSaRS’13 – The Third International Symposium on Atmospheric Light Scattering and Remote Sensing, 29 July–2 August 2013, Nagoya, Japan
The fundamental atmospheric physics, such as light scattering and radiative transfer in the atmosphere, has significant progress, which is critical for quantitative understanding of remotely sensed data. Also, the calibration/validation requirements of satellite missions, ground-based and in-situ measurements of the atmospheric components such as cloud and aerosol particles are quite important for accurate evaluation of the air quality research and future climate prediction.
To exchange the latest development of such the remote sensing studies and to nurture international collaboration on tackling emerging theoretical and observational issues in atmospheric sciences, the third International Symposium on Atmospheric Light Scattering and Remote Sensing (ISALSaRS'13) will be held from 29 July to 2 August, 2013 in Nagoya, Japan. Nagoya, a city with the population of more than 2 million, is located at the center of the main island of Japan (Honshu). The city has a long history dated back 1900 years ago when Atsuta Jingu, which ties closely to the legendary characters in Kojiki (the oldest history book of Japan), was firstly established. Moreover it is the birthplace of three notable feudal warlords: Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu. Also, both traditional industries like those in ceramics and textiles and modern manufacturers such as in automobiles (Toyota) have been well developed around its metropolitan area. Nagoya is an excellent example of the natural combination of rich history with magnificent modernization.
For additional information please visit the conference website: http://isalsars13.info.human.nagoya-u.ac.jp/. Should you have questions please send email to isalsars13@gmail.com, or contact Prof. Kenji Kai, Nagoya University, Japan (kai@info.human.nagoya-u.ac.jp, +81-52-789-4257), Prof. Kazuaki Kawamoto, Nagasaki University, Japan (kazukawa@nagasaki-u.ac.jp, +81-95-819-2758), or Dr. Wenbo Sun, SSAI/NASA, USA (wenbo.sun-1@nasa.gov, +1-757-864-9986). (3/12)
Announcement
MEDGEO 2013—The Natural Environment & Health: Hidden Dangers, Unlimited Opportunities, 25–29 August 2013, Arlington, Virginia
The International Medical Geology Association (IMGA) and the Geology and Health Division of the Geological Society of America (GSA) are pleased to announce MEDGEO 2013: The Fifth International Conference on Medical Geology.
Technical Sessions Include: Climate Change and Human Health; Medical Geography; Therapeutic Uses of Geologic Materials; Veterinary Geology; Energy-related Health Issues Including Fracking and its Effects in the Environment; Arsenic and other Toxic Oxyanions in the Environment; The Legacy of Natural Disasters; Regional Medical Geology Issues; Health Impacts of Natural Dust; Water-borne Diseases; Urban Medical Geology Issues; Military Applications of Medical Geology; Health Impacts of Mining; Asbestos: Environmental contamination and health effects; Biogeochemical monitoring and treatment of disease; Medical geology impacts on children’s health; Soils in medical geology; Mercury and Environmental Health; and Occupational health issues.
The conference will be held at the Hilton Crystal City Hotel, near Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, only minutes away from Washington, DC. The deadline for abstracts is 4 June 2013. The deadline for early registration is 15 July 2013.
For additional information visit the conference Web site at: http://rock.geosociety.org/GeoHealth/MEDGEO_2013/Welcome.html or contact Bob Finkelman at medgeo2013@utdallas.edu. (1/13)
Announcement
Call for Papers
Workshop on Analyses, Dynamics, and Modeling of Large Scale Meteorological Patterns Associated with Extreme Temperature and Precipitation Events, 20–22 August 2013, Berkeley, California
The U.S. CLIVAR Working Group on "Extremes" is holding a workshop 20–22 August 2013 at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. The event, "Analyses, Dynamics, and Modeling of Large Scale Meteorological Patterns Associated with Extreme Temperature and Precipitation Events", will explore short-term, extreme, temperature and precipitation events that occur in North America with an emphasis upon the large scale meteorological patterns (LSMPs) associated with such events.
To improve our understanding of such events this workshop will bring together experts in synoptic and dynamic meteorology, atmospheric modeling, and statistics. Extreme events with a time scale of 5 days or less will be emphasized. The specific objectives are to establish methodology and research protocols for incorporating LSMPs in statistical, dynamical, and synoptic analyses; and provide preliminary assessments of where current climate models stand in their simulation of LSMPs and downscale connection to T/P extreme events.
The workshop welcomes abstracts related to temperature and/or precipitation extremes on a 5 days or less time scale. Abstract submission is open now until May 15. For more information, visit the workshop webpage: http://usclivar.org/meetings/extremes-workshop.
Please contact Jennifer Mays (jmays@usclivar.org; 202.419.1801) with questions about the event. (7/13)
Announcement
13th EMS Annual Meeting & 11th European Conference on Applications of Meteorology (ECAM), 9–13 September 2013, Reading, United Kingdom
With the focal theme this year – High Impact Weather: Working in Partnership to Reduce Risk – we aim at emphasising the partnership dimension of meteorological services. Developing and sharing skills, technology and infrastructure across organisations is required to achieve maximum utility from knowledge of the weather, in particular in high impact situations.
The call for papers will be issued in mid-February 2013. For additional information, please reference the conference Web site at: http://www.ems2013.net/. (3/12)
Announcement
Traversing New Terrain in Meteorological Modeling, Air Quality and Dispersion, 10–12 September 2013, Davis, California
The Air Quality Research Center at UC Davis announces a new biennial conference supported by the California Air Resources Board. This conference will interest those involved in a wide array of research areas that utilize meteorological and climatological data. The primary focus will be on the modeling and prediction of regional climate and air quality - with a special emphasis on understanding what is “under the hood” - in the models and how to improve them.
Sessions will cover: Meteorology Model Performance Issues; Complex Terrain and Topography; Numerical Methods; Cloud and Radiation Processes; Integrated Modeling; Climate Downscaling; BL Parameterizations and Grey-Zone Turbulence; Land-Surface Processes and Inverse Modeling; Atmospheric Transport and Dispersion Modeling; and Wildfire and Prescribed Burn Meteorology.
The deadline for abstracts has passed. Early-bird registration end on 30 June 2013. Registration Closes on 30 August 2013.
For additional information, please visit the conference website at: https://sites.google.com/site/meteorologyandairquality/. (7/13)
Announcement
OCEANS '13 MTS/IEEE, 23–26 September 2013, San Diego, California
More than a dozen professional and academic societies are coming together for OCEANS '13 MTS/IEEE San Diego, An Ocean in Common. The conference is scheduled for 23–26 September2013 with many side activities taking place before, during and after the event, making it the largest and most comprehensive ocean science and engineering gathering in U.S. history.
The sponsoring societies are the IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society (IEEE-OES) and the Marine Technology Society (MTS). Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego has been announced as the OCEANS '13 MTS/IEEE San Diego academic host. Participating societies include: AGU Ocean Sciences (AGU-OS), Acoustical Society of America (ASA), The Oceanography Society (TOS), Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG), American Fisheries Society (AFS), the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), the Association of Dive Contractors (ADC), and others.
According to conference chairman Robert Wernli, the world's leading scientists, engineers and technologists will be attending to participate in the celebration of the 50th anniversary of MTS, the 45th for the IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society, and the 110th anniversary of Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego.
"Scripps Institution of Oceanography is proud to be academic host of An Ocean in Common,” said Doug Bartlett, a professor of marine microbiology and chair of the Education Department at Scripps. "This historical gathering couldn't be more timely as Scripps celebrates its 110th anniversary during the conference. Our oceans, 70 percent of Earth's surface, require our collective intelligence and attention as never before and Scripps is proud to be a collaborator in this vital gathering of scientists, engineers and the community."
This international conference is a major forum for scientists, engineers, ocean professionals and enthusiasts to gather and exchange their knowledge and ideas. An Ocean in Common features a day of tutorials, multiple tracks of technical sessions, student poster competition, keynote speakers, receptions, public exhibit halls, and a banquet on the USS Midway aircraft carrier in San Diego Bay. In addition, a two-night film festival and weekend golf tourney will kick off the week’s activities. Other side events offered include local diving, and visits to the many attractions that make San Diego one of the world’s most popular destinations.
A second exhibit hall has been opened due to popular demand. Information on Registration, Schedule, Call for Papers, Exhibit Space, and updates on the week's events are posted at http://www.oceans13mtsieeesandiego.org. Media contact: Martha Shaw, Publicity Director, Earth Advertising, info@earthadvertising.com, 212-933-1391. (5/13)
Announcement
Modelling Atmospheric and Oceanic Flows: insights from laboratory experiments and numerical simulations, 24–26 September 2013, Berlin, Germany
This colloquium will bring together approaches and recent results from laboratory experiments and corresponding numerical simulations, performed to improve our understanding of atmospheric and oceanic fluid motion. As sufficient computer resources and numerical codes become available, the interplay of numerical simulations and experimental research is gaining increasing interest in the scientific community.
The main focus of the colloquium is the comparison of results of laboratory experiments with adequate numerical simulations, with the particular aim of accurately simulating laboratory flows using numerical models.
The focus will be on combined laboratory and numerical investigations of a system. On the experimental side, we will address new designs of experiments on the laboratory scale, developments in instrumentation and data acquisition techniques, and the computer-based analysis of experimental results. On the numerical side, we will address developments in simulation techniques, from model formulation to the assimilation of experimental data into the model configuration, initialisation or forcing. The presentation of results from corresponding experiments and models will bring the two sides together with a discussion of methodologies of reliable laboratory-model comparisons. Since an important objective of the meeting is to stimulate and assist current research, unfinished work may be presented.
Contributions are welcome, among others, from the following topics: Rotating flows; Balanced and unbalanced flows; Atmospheric flows (Earth and other planets); Oceanic flows; Jets, waves and vortices; Turbulent flows; Advances in numerical methods; Validation of numerical methods using laboratory experiments; Technical and methodological advances in laboratory experiments; and Data assimilation.
The deadline for abstracts has passed . The preregistration deadline is 15 July 2013. For additional information, please visit the conference Web site at: http://euromech552.mi.fu-berlin.de/deadlines/. (1/13)
Announcement
61st International Congress of Aviation and Space Medicine (ICASM 2013), 6–10 October 2013, Jerusalem, Israel
The ICASM 2013 Congress will bring together professionals from the fields of Aero Dentistry, Aerospace, Aerospace Medicine, Aviation and Environmental Physiology, Aviation Psychology, Civil Aviation, Ergonomics, Human Physiology, Hyperbaric Medicine, Intensive Care, Military Medicine, Nutrition, Occupational Medicine, Pharmacology and more.
For additional information, please visit the conference Web site at: http://www.icasm2013.org. (2/13)
Announcement
Sixth WMO Data Assimilation Symposium, 7–11 October 2013, College Park, Maryland
The Sixth WMO Data Assimilation Symposium will take place 7–11 October at the NOAA Center for Weather and Climate Prediction in College Park, Maryland. All aspects of data assimilation will be covered under various themes which are:
• Global and regional atmospheric DA
• Convective scale DA
• Atmospheric constituent DA
• Coupled DA
• Global and regional ocean DA
• Assimilation of observations for the land surface
• Assimilation of satellite, in-situ, and radar observations
• Methodology
• Diagnostic tools
More details on the Symposium will be made available on the symposium website. Abstracts for oral and poster presentations can now be submitted to any of the above themes by following the instructions at: http://www.certain.com/system/profile/form/index.cfm?PKformID=0x14791704721.
The deadline for submission of abstracts has passed. The international organising committee will allocate abstracts to oral or poster slots depending on the number of submissions for each session. A link to the abstracts for the last WMO DA symposium in Melbourne can be found here.
For additional information, please contact the meeting organizers at wmo6da@noaa.gov. (6/13)
Announcement
NOAA's 38th Climate Diagnostics and Prediction Workshop, 21–25 October 2013, College Park, MD
NOAA's 38th Climate Diagnostics and Prediction Workshop will be held in the new NOAA Center for Weather and Climate Prediction (NCWCP) Building in College Park, Maryland 21–25 October, 2013. The objective of this workshop is to accelerate improvements in NOAA operational products and datasets, and delivery of climate information by bringing NCEP and broader climate community together to address the following themes:
- Exploring potential sources of predictability on intra-seasonal to interannual (ISI) time scales;
- Realizing prediction skill by improving forecast tools and techniques through dynamical models and statistical methods, forecaster practices and protocols, data quality and assimilation, and scientific best practices;
- Enhancing monitoring and timely attribution and assessment of recent high impact weather, water, and climate events.
- Improving forecast evaluation process, including verification techniques, performance metrics, evaluating existing forecast tools, the process of phasing out old tools and implementing new forecast tools, and engaging users in the evaluation process;
- Developing applications that enhance NOAA climate services by improving understanding of user needs and delivering the best available climate information for the NOAA societal challenges in water, coasts, extremes, and marine ecosystems.
The workshop will be hosted by the Climate Prediction Center (CPC) of National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) and the Cooperative Institute for Climate and Satellites (CICS) of University of Maryland; and co-sponsored by NOAA Climate Program Office (CPO) Modeling, Analysis, Predictions and Projections (MAPP) Program, and the Climate Services Division (CSD) of National Weather Service (NWS). The American Meteorological Society (AMS) is a cooperating sponsor.
The workshop will feature oral presentations, poster sessions, invited talks and panel discussions. Discounted student registration and some travel support for students will be available. There will be special events for students and young professionals (e.g., poster and presentation awards, networking reception).
For more information, please visit the Workshop Web Site: http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/outreach/CDPW38.shtml or contact the Workshop Organizers: Jin Huang (Jin.Huang@noaa.gov, 301-683-3425); Matthew Rosencrans (matthew.rosencrans@noaa.gov, 301-683-3413); Hugo Berbery (berbery@atmos.umd.edu, 301-405-0323); Dan Barrie (daniel.barrie@noaa.gov, 301-734-1256); or Marina Timofeyeva (marina.timofeyeva@noaa.gov, 301-713-1970, ext.131) (3/12)
Call for Papers
14th Northeast Regional Operational Workshop (NROW), 22–23 October 2013, Albany, New York
The 14th Northeast Regional Operational Workshop (NROW) will be held Tuesday, 22 October and Wednesday, 23 October 2013 at the CSTEM Auditorium, on the University at Albany Campus. The workshop will be co-sponsored by the National Weather Service Office at Albany, New York, and the Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences (DAES), University at Albany. The American Meteorological Society is a cooperating organization. Papers are welcome on all aspects of Northeast United States and Southeast Canadian operational weather forecasting and should focus on the topics listed. Sessions will focus on, northeast coastal storms, terrain effects, heavy precipitation forecasting, hydrology, northeast severe storms, lake effect, use of high-resolution model data, mesoscale modeling, enhancement of the digital forecast process, CSTAR funded research, and the integration of new technology into operations. There will also be a special session on Irene and Sandy. Presentations will only be given in oral form. Presenters should submit a one page abstract in Microsoft Word, Times New Roman 12 point font. Abstracts that are in other fonts or formats will be returned. Presenters should either mail a CDROM with their presentation to the address for the Steering Committee below, or upload it to the designated website no later than 9am EDT Thursday 17 October 2013. Website login will be provided to presenters in early October 2013. Presentations must be in Microsoft Powerpoint. Conference presentations will be limited to 40. The Steering Committee reserves the right to decline abstracts that do not address conference foci.
No registration fee will be charged, however registration is mandatory online at the conference website. Registration will open 29 July 2013, and must be completed by 9pm EDT, Tuesday 15 October 2013. The deadline for submission of abstracts is 4pm EDT Tuesday, 1 October 2013. Abstracts should be submitted electronically as email attachments. Presentations should be sent to NROW Steering Committee, c/o Warren R. Snyder, National Weather Service Forecast Office, 251 Fuller Road, Suite B300, Albany, New York 12203, 518-435-9569; e-mail: warren.snyder@noaa.gov. An abstracts book will only be available online, and should be posted at the conference webpage no later than 17 October 2013.
For additional information contact either Warren Snyder or Peggy Kelly, at the address above, or by fax at 518-435-9587; e-mail: peggy.kelly@noaa.gov. For conference information, online registration, hotel, general information refer to Internet address: http://www.weather.gov/aly/NROW14 . There is no designated conference hotel. Hotel arrangements should be made by the attendee. government employees should insure selected hotels accept the government rate. (7/13)
2014 Meetings of Interest
Call for Papers
Ninth Weather Radar and Hydrology (WRaH) International Symposium, 7–9 April 2014, Washington, DC
The Ninth Weather Radar and Hydrology (WRaH) International Symposium will be held 7–9 April 2014 in Washington, DC. The conference is organized and sponsored by the Environmental and Water Resources Institute (EWRI) of American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Abstracts for this international symposium should be submitted on line at www.WRaH2014.org. The web site is open for abstract submission. The DUE DATE for abstract submission is 14 October 2013.
The symposium will cover a wide variety of topics related to hydrological, hydrometeorological, hydroclimatological and water management applications of weather radar, its data and its products. The target audience includes hydrologists, meteorologists, academics, water resource engineers and managers, emergency management professionals, government policy makers, natural resource scientists, environmental engineers and managers, researchers, and consultants. An added focus of this symposium will be on promoting and expanding hydrologic applications of weather radar in engineering practices and identifying needs for scientific and technological advances for such engineering applications.
April 7–9, 2014, is the symposium period chosen to encourage worldwide participation. The weather in Washington, DC, is mostly pleasant during this time of year which generally overlaps with the well-known National Cherry Blossom Festival. Washington, DC, is one of the largest metropolitan cities in the US and also one of the oldest. It is world-famous for historical monuments, museums, multi-ethnic population, and great attention to tourism and tourists.
We are expecting 200 to 300 participants from across the globe. The three-day program will consist of keynote sessions, single-track technical sessions, and a closing panel-discussion session. Two keynote speakers and four-to-five panelists will be invited for the closing session. The main program will be focused on technical presentations (oral and poster) based on abstract submissions. Proceedings of the symposium will be published on electronic media (CD-ROM) and will be available for distribution at the time of the symposium.
For additional information, please contact the Conference Chair: Chandra S. Pathak, US Army Corps of Engineers, Washington, DC, USA. Email: wrah2014@gmail.com or the Technical Program Chair: Dong-Jun (DJ) Seo, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX, USA. Email: djseo@uta.edu. Information is also posted to the Conference Web Page: www.WRaH2014.org. (7/13)
Call for Papers
15th International Conference on Atmospheric Electricity (ICAE 2014), 14–19 June 2014, Norman, Oklahoma
The 15th International Conference on Atmospheric Electricity (ICAE 2014) will be held in Norman, Oklahoma, USA, 14–19 June 2014. Under the auspices of the IUGG/IAMAS International Commission on Atmospheric Electricity, the ICAE brings together scientists from all over the world to discuss the latest research on atmospheric electricity. The previous four conferences have been in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2011, http://www.icae2011.net.br); Beijing, China (2007); Versailles, France (2003); and Huntsville, Alabama, USA (1999). Co-hosts for ICAE 2014 will be the NOAA/National Severe Storms Laboratory and the College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences of the University of Oklahoma.
Papers are solicited on any topic related to atmospheric or near-space electricity, but particularly on the topics listed at http://icae2014.nwc.ou.edu/call.php. To submit a paper, email a one-page abstract to icae2014@nwc.ou.edu no later than 31 October 2013. Attach your abstract to the email as a file in pdf format. If you would prefer a poster presentation, please indicate that in your email. The requested format for the abstract is described in a template available from http://icae2014.nwc.ou.edu/abstract.php. The decision concerning your paper will be sent by 15 January 2014 to the email address listed as your paper’s contact. If your paper is accepted for presentation, you will be requested to send an extended abstract by 15 April 2014.
More information about the conference is available at http://icae2014.nwc.ou.edu/. Information about the conference hotel is available at http://cc.nced.com/. If you wish to ensure that you receive all upcoming information about the conference, please send a request via e-mail to icae2014@nwc.ou.edu. (9/13)
Announcement
20th International Congress of Biometeorology, 28 September–2 October 2014, Cleveland, Ohio
The International Society of Biometeorology, formed in 1956, will hold its 20th International Congress of Biometeorology (ICB2014) in Cleveland, Ohio, USA from 28 September–2 October 2014. This conference is co-sponsored by the American Meteorological Society. 2 October is for a planned excursion (TBD) and will be an additional fee.
The theme for the meeting will be "Adaptation to Climate Risks". The integration of weather, water, and climate information with biological and social sciences will be used increasingly to guide communities into improved risk management. Along with place-based issues there are also new networked communities communicating and interacting to address broader biological and environmental challenges in the human dimension. This Congress will afford an opportunity to examine and learn how biometeorology can shape adaption to climate risks. We believe this theme will reflect local and regional environmental priorities, long-term research and sustainability opportunities will be a theme that resonates with the climate risks facing communities and partners around the world. We hope to bring together at ICB2014 a diverse array of climate, physical, and social scientists.
Abstract submissions will open mid-August. An abstract fee of $95 (payable by credit card or purchase order) is charged at the time of submission (refundable only if abstract is not accepted). Authors of accepted presentations will be notified via e-mail by Early-July 2014. All abstracts, manuscripts and PowerPoint presentations will be available on the AMS Web site at no cost. This conference will not be recording the presentations on-site.
We look forward to your participation in ICB2014. Questions may be sent to Scott Sheridan (Chair of the ICB2014 Organizing Committee) at ssherid1@kent.edu. (8/13)
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