Expressions of Intent for International Polar Year 2007-2008 Activities

Expression of Interest Details

PROPOSAL INFORMATION

International Summer School on Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences 2007 Integrated Ground-Based Observing System Applications for Climate, Meteorology, and Civil Protection  (ISSAOS 2007)

Outline
PURPOSE The purpose of the school is to contribute to public and scientific understanding of the basic concepts and the applications of Integrated Ground-Based Observing Systems (IGBOS). Lectures will characterize most common instrumentations their strengths and limitations. Strategic plans for the deployment and the management of an observation site will be discussed, together with an overview of state-of-the-art techniques for integrating different kind of observations. Lectures will introduce to the most important applications of IGBOS, including satellite data calibration/validation, assimilation in numerical weather prediction, climate benchmarking, air quality monitoring, meteo/hydrological warnings, transportation safety, and civil protection. TOPICS Basic Instrumentation In-situ Measurements: Radiosondes and Sounding Networks Passive Instruments: Radiometers, Photometers, and Interferometers Active Instruments: RADAR, LIDAR, SODAR, Wind Profiler and Ceilometer systems Integration and Applications Concepts for an Integrated Ground-Based Observing System Techniques for Systems Integration Applications to Meteorology and Numerical Weather Prediction Application to Cloud and Gas Microphysics Satellite data calibration/validation Applications for Climate Change Monitoring Applications for Atmospheric Chemistry and Air Quality Monitoring Applications to Transportation Safety: Flying Hazards and Road/Rail Conditions Applications to Civil Protection: Hydro-meteo and volcanic risks

What significant advance(s) in relation to the IPY themes and targets can be anticipated from this project?
ISSAOS 2007 aims to contribute to the formation of the next generation of scientists involved with the use of integrated ground-based observing systems for atmospheric and climate research. Students will be exposed to lectures concerning the scientific background and the planning and management of observation sites in the Arctic and Antarctic regions as well as middle latitudes.

What international collaboration is involved in this project?
University of Winsconsin, Madison, USA Earth System Research Laboratory, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, USA

FIELD ACTIVITY DETAILS

Geographical location(s) for the proposed field activities:
ISSAOS 2007 will be held in L’Aquila, Italy. The organization hosting ISSAOS 2007 is the Center of Excellence for the integration of remote sensing and numerical modeling for the forecast of severe weather (CETEMPS), University of L’Aquila.

Approximate timeframe(s) for proposed field activities:
Arctic: n/a
Antarctic: n/a

Significant facilities will be required for this project:

Will the project leave a legacy of infrastructure?

How is it envisaged that the required logistic support will be secured?
Own support
Other sources of support

Has the project been "endorsed" at a national or international level?
Yes - ISSAOS 2007 is endorsed by University of L’Aquila, the Italian National Civil Protection, and the Council of the Abruzzo Region, Italy.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND STRUCTURE

Is the project a short-term expansion (over the IPY 2007-2008 timeframe) of an existing plan, programme or initiative or is it a new autonomous proposal?
No

The International Summer School on Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences is organized since 2000 and it is now at its 7th edition.

How will the project be organised and managed?
ISSAOS 2007 is organized by CETEMPS, University of L’Aquila, Italy

What are the initial plans of the project for addressing the education, outreach and communication issues outlined in the Framework document?
ISSAOS 2007 is an educational initiative.

What are the initial plans of the project to address data management issues (as outlined in the Framework document?
Notes of the ISSAOS 2007 lectures in electronic format will be distributed to students and to any applicant institutions and will be available of the ISSAOS 2007 website.

How is it proposed to fund the project?
Costs for the invited lecturers are covered by CETEMPS, University of L’Aquila, Italy

Is there additional information you wish to provide?
None

PROPOSER DETAILS

DR Domenico Cimini
CETEMPS, University of L’Aquila
Via Vetoio 1, Coppito
L’Aquila
67100
Italy

Tel: +39 0862 433076
Mobile: no
Fax: +39 0862 433089
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