News Archive
October - December 2005
12/21/05 - Two Minutes with Dr. Tom Ackerman
Radio listeners tuning into the Weather Notebook Radio Show got a glimpse of the ARM Program on December 6, 2005. Former ARM Chief Scientist Dr. Tom Ackerman provided a brief overview of the ARM Program on the two-minute nationally syndicated weather radio show. Dr. Ackerman was interviewed by the show's host, Bryan Yeaton, at last year's American Meteorological Society meeting. For a full transcript, please see the Weather Notebook website.
11/7/05 - Changing Faces in the Technical Coordination Office
Luci Walker joins the ACRF Technical Coordination Office.
Beginning November 7, 2005, a new face can be seen around the ARM Climate Research Facility (ACRF) Technical Coordination Office. Luci Walker joins the program as the new Financial Administrator and brings approximately 20 years of financial and business experience. She most recently worked for the Statistical Sciences and Computational Mathematics organization at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Luci will transition into the position previously held by Eva Baroni.
Eva worked as the financial administrator for ARM and ACRF since 1989, the formal beginning of the ARM Program. Eva will be missed as an important and integral member of our program. We wish Eva the best of luck and welcome Luci aboard!
10/17/05 - ARM Research Spotlighted in Special Issue of AGU Journal
Scientists from the CPM Working Group are featured in a special section of the Journal of Geophysical Research - Atmospheres.
In the August issue of the Journal of Geophysical Research - Atmospheres (Vol. 110 No. D15), recent research from the members of the ARM Cloud Parameterization and Modeling (CPM) Working Group are presented in a special section entitled "Toward Reducing Cloud-Climate Feedback Uncertainties in Atmospheric General Circulation Models." This research works to understand and improve the representation of clouds in general cirulation models by using observations at process levels.
The first paper in this section reports an assessment of the current status of cloud simulations in general circulation models from modelers in the United States and Europe. The remaining 17 papers can be categorized into four groups: (1) a case study of cloud simulations during the the ARM/GCSS (Global Energy and Water Experiments-Cloud System Studies) case 4, (2) developments of cloud parameterization algorithms using ARM data, (3) model cloud processes evaluated against ARM measurements, and (4) research results concerning measurements of clouds.
The CPM Working Group addresses the important issue of relating observations and data analysis to climate model development and evaluation. They expose many issues that need to be addressed to design general circulation models that can correctly describe cloud-climate feedback processes. Results from these studies are then used to improve cloud parameterizations in global climate models.
10/11/05 - Stepping Up: Brad Orr Takes on New Role as Southern Great Plains Site Manager
Brad Orr is the new SGP site manager.
Brad Orr is stepping up to his new role as site manager for the Southern Great Plains (SGP) site after just three months as the assistant site manager. Brad is succeeding Jim Liljegren, who served as SGP site manager for five years. This change officially took place on Monday, October 3, 2005. We welcome Brad into his new role!
As Jim steps down, we want to thank him for everything he has achieved as SGP site manager. Jim will now be able to concentrate more fully on his role as Instrument Team Coordinator, which includes responsibilities of all ARM Climate Research Facility instrumentation and related budgets and the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program. Jim hopes to pursue some research interests of his own with his available time.
Events
11/21/05 - Plan to Attend the 2005 American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting!
The AGU Fall Meeting will take place December 5-9, at Moscone Center West in San Francisco, California. This year's meeting is expected to draw a crowd of more than 11,000 geophysicists from around the world. The Fall Meeting provides an opportunity for researchers, teachers, students, and consultants to present and review the latest issues affecting the earth, the planets, and their environments in space. This meeting will cover topics in all areas of earth and space sciences. For more information, see the AGU Fall Meeting website.
11/7/05 - U.S. Climate Change Science Program (CCSP) to Hold Fall Workshop
The U.S. Climate Change Science Program (CCSP) is holding a workshop on November 14-16, 2005, in the Arlington, Virginia, at the Crystal Gateway Marriott. The workshop will address the capability of climate science to inform decision making. For more information, see the CCSP website.
10/20/05 - Cloud Properties and Instantaneous Radiative Flux Working Groups Will Hold Joint Meeting
The Cloud Properties Working Group and the Instantaneous Radiative Flux (IRF) Working Group will hold a joint meeting November 2-4 at Loews Annapolis Hotel, in Annapolis, Maryland. In addition, a breakout session for the Clouds with Low Optical [Water] Depths (CLOWD) Working Group will be held on Thursday, November 3.
10/9/05 - Cloud Parametrization & Modeling Working Group Fall Meeting Begins October 12
The Cloud Parametrization & Modeling (CPM) Working Group Fall Meeting will take place October 12-13 in Long Island, New York, at the Wang Center of the State University of New York. This working group addresses the critical issue of relating observations and data analysis to climate model development and evaluation. For more information, please see the CPM website.
Employment Opportunities
12/21/05 - 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 e-mail a resume, list of publications, and names of three references to the address below.
Sharon Zuhoski
Bldg 490D, Bell Ave.
Upton, NY 11973
10/11/05 - DOE Announces Opening for ARM Science Program Manager
The U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science, Office of Biological and Environmental Research, Climate Change Research Division is seeking applicants for a Physical Scientist, GS-1301-15. The incumbent will serve as the Program Manager for the basic science component of the ARM Program.
The position will be located at DOE Headquarters in Germantown, Maryland, and is a GS-15 grade level. For further information about this position and instructions on how to apply and submit your application, please go to: https://jobsonline.doe.gov/. Only online applications will be accepted until October 18, 2005. This position has been filled.
10/10/05 - Physical Science Administrator Position Available in Asheville, North Carolina
The National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), part of the National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service (NESDIS) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is filling a Physical Science Administrator/ZP-1301-V position in Asheville, North Carolina. The NCDC conducts extensive climate-based activities, including the collection, quality control, preservation and dissemination of in situ and remotely sensed environmental data.
