GEWEX E-News Update - 16 May 2017

Published: Tue, 05/16/17

 
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Dates: 16-21 July 2017 (Gordon Research Conference)
15-16 July 2017 (Gordon Research Seminar)
Location: Lewiston, ME, USA

The 2017 Gordon Research Conference on Radiation and Climate will be held in conjunction with the Gordon Research Seminar on Radiation and Climate. Both are focused bringing modelers and theorists together with observationalists to identify and tackle outstanding questions and significant uncertainties that are present in current global circulation models. The Seminar is a unique forum for graduate students, post-docs, and other scientists with comparable levels of experience and education to present and exchange new data and cutting edge ideas. Applications to attend the Seminar are due by 17 June 2017, and applications to attend the Conference are due by 18 June 2017. 



Dates: 20-25 August 2017
Location: University of Aberdeen, Scotland, UK

The Aberdeen Catchment Science Summer School is a 5-day shortcourse that is intended for post-graduate students and post-docs interested in a hands-on catchment science curriculum, focusing on northern catchments, runoff processes and combined hydrometric, isotope/chemical tracer and modeling techniques in catchment hydrology. Registration is limited to 30 students and is on a first come, first served basis. Students can register at http://www.store.abdn.ac.uk/product-catalogue/students/courses-and-programmes/college-of-physical-sciences-graduate-school/annual-catchment-summer-school. Students are responsible for their own accommodation; options near the university include inexpensive hotels and bed and breakfasts, as well as Halls of Residence that students can contact directly.



Deadline: 31 May 2017

The Sub-seasonal to Seasonal prediction project (S2S), jointly established by the World Weather Research Program (WWRP) and World Climate Research Program (WCRP) in 2013, will end its first 5-year phase in November 2018. S2S will now undergo a review leading potentially to a second phase of 5 years. If you are a member of the research/modeling and/or operational forecasting communities, S2S would appreciate your input via the questionnaire found at https://www.wcrp-climate.org/s2s-project-review.
 



Dates: 13-17 November 2017
Location: Rome, Italy
Abstract Deadline: 31 May 2017

This conference will bring together reanalysis producers, observation providers, numerical modelers, and the user community to review current reanalysis activities and to discuss user needs for future reanalyses. ICR5 will provide us the opportunity to review progress and discuss future plans in key areas, including:
  • Status of current production systems
  • Observation rescue activities
  • Developments in observational databases
  • Developments in data assimilation
  • Applications, user requirements and feedback
  • Plans for future reanalyses


Dates: 9-10 October 2017
Location: Noordwijk, The Netherlands
Abstract Deadline: 16 June 2017

High Altitude Pseudo Satellites (HAPS) are stratospheric platforms that stay over a fixed point on Earth from weeks to months. They complement or extend the capabilities of satellites in the domains of Earth observation, telecommunication, and navigation with the potential to further integrate with ground-based infrastructure. Integrating HAPS into satellites systems offers new opportunities to provide improved products and services.
Capitalizing on these developments, the European Space Agency is reaching out to the Earth observation, telecommunication, and navigation communities to present and discuss synergies between satellites and HAPS as well as to collect feedback and recommendations regarding a potential ESA HAPS program.
 



Application Deadline: Open until filled

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has an opening for the Project Leader and Principal Investigator of the Program for Climate Model Diagnosis and Intercomparison (PCMDI), a major research activity funded by the DOE Office of Science. The successful applicant will direct an internationally-recognized research effort in climate science, including climate model diagnostics, model performance metrics, and climate change detection and attribution research, and will provide leadership and community support for international climate modeling activities. More information on qualifications and how to apply is available here.



Application Deadline: Open until Filled

The United States Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) is searching for a Program Coordinator, to be hired through ICF. The position will support the planning and development of USGCRP’s Sustained Assessment Model, coordinate with multiple chapters of the Fourth National Climate Assessment currently in development, and also coordinate with USGCRP's Engagement and Communications Lead on external engagement activities. For more details and to apply, visit the ICF site