The 10th Antarctic meteorological observation, modeling, and forecasting workshop

• Published in: Advances in Atmospheric Sciences
• Other Authors: Colwell, Steve (author), Cayette, Arthur (author), Lazzara, Matthew (author), Powers, Jordan (author), Bromwich, David (author), Cassano, John (author), Carpentier, Scott (author)
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Springer 2016
• Subjects: Antarctic; Southern Ocean; The Antarctic; Antarc*; Antarctica; British Antarctic Survey; SCAR; Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research; Scott Polar Research Institute; United States Antarctic Program
• Online Access: http://nldr.library.ucar.edu/repository/collections/OSGC-000-000-022-690; https://doi.org/10.1007/s00376-016-6012-3

The 10th Antarctic Meteorological Observation, Modeling, and Forecasting Workshop (hereinafter AMOMFW) took place June 17-19, 2015 in the historic city of Cambridge, United Kingdom. The meeting followed its purpose of connecting Antarctic atmospheric science to weather related operational issues and advances in observing, modeling, forecasting, and understanding the Antarctic environment. The workshop offers a cooperative spirit which aims in part to assist the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Polar Programs (PLR) and the United States Antarctic Program (USAP) in its supporting of Antarctic research and operations, but also it brings together and serves the international Antarctic community. Attendees included a variety of research scientists, undergraduate/graduate students, and professionals from 10 different countries. The workshop was hosted by the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) and the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) and held at the Scott Polar Research Institute (SPRI). Oral presentations, a poster session, and brainstorming sessions covered a range of topics and facilitated diverse input reflecting varied perspectives on the Antarctic-based scientific and logistical issues. Topics were as diverse as the workshop’s title, ranging from dynamic meteorology to new tools for weather forecasting. One session addressed the possible contributions that the groups and interests represented by the Antarctic community at the workshop could make to the upcoming World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) Year of Polar Prediction (YOPP), 2017-2019. A subgroup has been established to coordinate YOPP research in the Southern Ocean and Antarctica.