News Archive
January - March 2006
3/31/2006 - 2006 ARM Science Team Meeting: It's a Wrap!
Dr. Warren Wiscombe begins his presentation by introducing the members of his "Chief Scientist team"—a new approach for leading the ARM Science Team.
Just over 300 ARM scientists and ACRF infrastructure staff took part in the 16th ARM Science Team meeting held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on March 27-31, 2006. After an initial day of focused meetings among the ARM Working Groups, Dr. David Thomassen, Acting Associate Director of DOE's Office of Biological and Environmental Research (BER), opened the meeting's plenary session with remarks about the role of ARM within the DOE, and its reputation as a world-class research program. The weeklong meeting, led by the new ARM Chief Scientist Dr. Warren Wiscombe, was devoted to invited presentations, plus in-depth evening sessions to review the 178 posters prepared by principle investigators and infrastructure staff for onsite discussions.
This annual gathering provides an opportunity for members of the ARM Science Team and ACRF infrastructure to engage in focused technical exchanges to review scientific findings and results, as well as to discuss implementation and operation of the ACRF. The event also provides a forum for other agency programs to gain familiarity with the ARM Program, to share goals and objectives, and to suggest collaborations of mutual interest. Scientists representing 10 different countries, from the United States to Africa, Germany, and the Netherlands, attended this year's meeting.
2/9/2006 - ACRF Education and Outreach Fares Well at WeatherFest
A Boy Scout checks out the ACRF North Slope of Alaska kiosk at WeatherFest.
On January 29, the ARM Climate Research Facility (ACRF) Education and Outreach Program participated in the 5th Annual WeatherFest in Atlanta, Georgia. WeatherFest is the public science fair that kicks off the American Meteorological Society (AMS) annual activities. During the four-hour event, the ACRF Education and Outreach booth received a number of visitors inquiring about the online ACRF Education Center, checking out the North Slope of Alaska kiosk, and picking up lesson plans. In addition, more than 400 climate change activity and coloring books were handed out to teachers and students. The book is available for download on the ACRF Education Center website.
2/6/2006 - Darwin Community and Prospective Students Eager to Learn About TWP-ICE
Jim Mather gives on overview of Tropical Warm Pool International Cloud Experiment (TWP-ICE) to a packed house at Charles Darwin University.
On Sunday, February 5, the Tropical Warm Pool International Cloud Experiment (TWP-ICE) science team took part in an "Open Day" at Charles Darwin University, where experiment headquarters is located. After brief introductions by University officials, Jim Mather and Christian Jakob provided an overview of the experiment during morning and afternoon sessions. Turnout for the event was better than anyone anticipated, with each session ending in standing-room only in the lecture theater (capacity of about 125). In addition, the visitors browsed with interest at the various informational displays and materials situated in the hall leading to the lecture theater. Science team members were on hand at the TWP-ICE and ARM display throughout the day to answer questions from visitors both young and old.
Visitors to the ARM and TWP-ICE displays keep Christian Jakob busy with questions.
The Open Day, otherwise known as an open house in the states, was coordinated to thank the University for providing technical support and free use of the University facilities and infrastructure during the experiment. The 2-hour morning and afternoon seminar sessions consisted of a series of presentations by scientists and University staff, geared toward the general public and prospective students. In addition to the overview of TWP-ICE, topics included a mock weather briefing, a talk on tropical cyclones, and a segment on local "Top End" landscapes and climate.
Garden Point is one of five sites that will be used for TWP-ICE.
1/24/2006 - Tropical Warm Pool International Cloud Experiment Kicks Off in Darwin
The Tropical Warm Pool International Cloud Experiment (TWP-ICE) kicked off this month with a successful media day on January 19. Jointly organized by the ARM Program and the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, the experiment has received international attention from media outlets such as BBC and ABC. More than 100 scientists and researchers will participate in the month-long experiment, which is based in Darwin. Simultaneous land, sea, and sky operations were launched on January 21 to gather data that will provide insight into the inner workings of the monsoon cloud system. For more information, see the TWP-ICE website.
Events
2/13/2006 - SPIE Remote Sensing Meeting Issues Call for Papers
Abstracts are due for the SPIE Europe International Symposium on Remote Sensing on April 3, 2006. The symposium will be held in Stockholm, Sweden, September 11-16, 2006. It will feature a session, "Remote Sensing of Clouds and the Atmosphere XI" by Jim Slusser, Klaus Schafer, and Adolfio Comeron. For more information, see the SPIE website.
1/24/06 - Registration Deadline for the ARM Science Team Meeting Set for March 1
It's time to register for the 16th Annual ARM Science Team Meeting! This year's meeting will be held March 27 -31 in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the Hyatt Regency Albuquerque. This once-a-year opportunity provides an energizing forum of formal presentations by invited speakers and breakout sessions covering specific research areas. Last year, more than 221 posters were on site for scientists to review and discuss results emerging from cloud and radiation measurement and modeling research. Registration ends March 1. To register, visit the ARM Science Team Meeting website.
1/24/06 - American Meteorological Society's 86th Annual Meeting Headed to Atlanta
The American Meteorological Society (AMS) will hold its 86th Annual Meeting at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia, January 29 through February 2. This year, the meeting is being organized around the broad theme of "Applications of Weather and Climate Data" with an emphasis on documenting success stories in the applications of atmospheric, hydrologic, and oceanic sciences, and the research needed to continue benefiting from new knowledge. For more information about the meeting, see the AMS Meeting website.
Employment Opportunities
3/23/06 - Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Seeks Associate Director for Climate Physics
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is seeking a leader for their Climate Physics Group. As part of the Atmospheric Science and Global Change Division at PNNL, the Climate Physics Group conducts integrated research projects that include field research, data analysis, and theoretical and modeling studies. A key aspect of this position involves bringing together scientific and applied methodologies in fundamental research and measurement science in order to improve the sophisticated and intensive computer models used in climate change research.
Researchers have access to a full range of state-of-the-art research and measurement tools, and are engaged in the development and use of research assets such as the National Center for Atmospheric Research's (NCAR) Community Climate System Model, the Multi-scale Modeling Framework, and the Weather Research and Forecasting Model.
The successful candidate is expected to have a national reputation in the science and leadership of climate change research, and should demonstrate a broad understanding of issues associated with global change modeling, from the local scale to regional and global scales.
This position has been filled. For more job opportunities, see www.jobs.pnl.gov.
1/31/06 - NOAA Announces Scholarship Opportunity
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernest F. Hollings (Hollings) scholarship program is designed to: (1) increase undergraduate training in oceanic and atmospheric science, research, technology, and education and foster multidisciplinary training opportunities; (2) increase public understanding and support for stewardship of the ocean and atmosphere and improve environmental literacy; (3) recruit and prepare students for public service careers with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and other natural resource and science agencies at the federal, state and local levels of government; and (4) recruit and prepare students for careers as teachers and educators in oceanic and atmospheric science and to improve scientific and environmental education in the United States.
For more information, see the website.
1/24/06 - Postdoctoral Research Position in Cloud Tomography
Brookhaven National Laboratory invites applicants to apply for a postdoctoral position to develop the theory and practice of microwave cloud tomography. The successful applicant will conduct Observing System Simulation Experiments (simulating both clouds and source-receiver configurations) leading to a field demonstration.
Applicants should have either a recent Ph.D. in cloud physics and/or microwave radiative transfer in the atmosphere, or else a recent Ph.D. with a tomographic focus. Skill in mathematics and computer modeling is essential.
The successful applicant will join a team led by the ARM Chief Scientist, Dr. Warren Wiscombe, with members including Drs. Mark Miller, Andy Vogelmann, Yangang Liu, and Ric Cederwall.
The appointment is contingent upon evidence of completion of the Ph.D. Postdoctoral scholar positions are awarded initially for a one-year period and may be renewed in one-year increments for a maximum of two additional years. The starting date is flexible but should be no later than April 1, 2006.
Applicants should mail or email a resume, list of publications, and names of three references to the address below.
Sharon Zuhoski
Bldg 490D, Bell Ave.
Upton, NY 11973
