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1. Joint NCAR-NCAS WRF Users Workshop and Tutorial (Alison Coals)
2. JCSDA vacancies (Roger Brugge)
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Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2011 17:42:58 +0100
From: Alison Coals <ncas.alison@gmail.com>
Subject: [Met-jobs] Joint NCAR-NCAS WRF Users Workshop and Tutorial
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*Joint NCAR-NCAS WRF Users Workshop and Tutorial*
Venue: Apex International Hotel, Edinburgh, Scotland
Dates: 31st October ? 4th November 2011
http://www.ncas.ac.uk/wrfworkshop
The second jointly-run NCAR-NCAS workshop and tutorial for European-based
users of the WRF Model will be held at the Apex International Hotel in
Edinburgh, Scotland. A workshop on WRF modelling research will be held on
the first day (Monday, 31st October), where participants will have the
opportunity to present their work. The remaining four days will take the
form of tutorials (including practical sessions), where the emphasis will be
on WRF functionality and use of the model.
Places for the full 5-day course are limited to 60 participants, and will be
allocated on a ?first-come, first-served? basis. The cost of the full course
is ?175 (including lunch and refreshments). Accommodation is not included.
It is possible to attend only the workshop on Monday, 31st October. The cost
of this is ?35 (including lunch and refreshments).
More detailed information can be found on the NCAS Workshop and Events web
page, using the following link: http://www.ncas.ac.uk/wrfworkshop
<http://www.ncas.ac.uk/wrfworkshop>
Please register using the NCAS on-line booking system (
http://ncasweb.leeds.ac.uk/onlinebooking)
Registration closes at noon, 21st August 2011.
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Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2011 07:29:54 +0000
From: "Roger Brugge" <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>
Subject: [Met-jobs] JCSDA vacancies
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The U.S. Joint Center for Satellite Data Assimilation (JCSDA) is dedicated
to accelerating the transition of new sensors into U.S. operational Numerical
Weather Prediction (NWP) models. The instruments on-board the future JPSS
mission (and, more imminently, the upcoming NPP mission) will serve as the
U.S. next-generation polar-based sensors. Major improvements are expected
in measurement accuracy, and spectral and spatial resolutions, with an
unprecedented set of challenges associated with them. These challenges include
technical aspects such as ensuring that the network bandwidth, the computing
power, and the storage space are sufficient to handle these data, but also
include scientific issues such as the optimal usage of the data, the proper
extension of assimilation and radiative models, and pre-processing algorithms
to tackle the new measurements.
A number of these sensors (CrIS and ATMS for instance) will initially compl=
ement but ultimately replace a set of current sensors (AIRS/IASI, AMSU/MHS=
, respectively) that have played an important role in the Numerical Weather=
Prediction (NWP) assimilation models. The JCSDA is seeking experienced sci=
entists who will complement the data assimilation efforts for the ATMS and =
CrIS sensors.
The aim is to fully prepare the NOAA NWP global assimilation and forecast
system (GDAS) for the assimilation of the NPP/JPSS ATMS and CrIS data, withis
the infrastructure of the Joint Center for Satellite Data Assimilation
(JCSDA) and/or the NESDIS/STAR infrastructure.
Some of the effort will focus on performing Observing System Simulation
Experiments (OSSEs) using CrIS and ATMS proxy data already produced by NESDIS.
This will assess the expected impact of these sensors on global forecast s
kill.
Upon launch of NPP, the efforts will focus on testing the impact of
assimilating real data from NPP ATMS and CrIS and performing data denial
experiments (OSEs). This will be coordinated with projects at NESDIS for the sensor
calibration, channel selection, and quality control, and
with the JCSDA's continued development of the Community Radiative Transfer
Model (CRTM).
To accomplish these tasks, the two scientists sought (one dedicated to the
assimilation of ATMS microwave data and one dedicated to the assimilation
of CrIS hyperspectral IR data) must have strong experience in satellite data
assimilation (previous experience with GSI and GFS is a significant plus),
OSSEs, and passive remote sensing (using variational algorithms). Previous
experience with AIRS, IASI and/or AMSU, MHS is a plus. Experience in
computer languages such as FORTRAN 90/95 and IDL is expected. Knowledge of
scripting languages such as BASH and Java, and familiarity with software
configuration tools such as subversion, are also desirable.
Good interpersonal skills are also needed for these positions, as interactions
with other JCSDA partners are expected. The results of these efforts are
expected to be presented at conferences and JPSS technical meetings.
Therefore, good presentation skills are also required. Up to two trips a year
are planned.
The positions are located at JCSDA's Headquarters in Camp Springs, MD. For
application information, please visit the JCSDA website at http://www.jcsda.noaa.gov/
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