Call for Papers Announcement programming is assumed. If you are a International Symposium on Clima- AMS Short Course: A Beginner’s moderately experienced Python pro- tology (IV SIC), 16–19 October 2011, Course to Using Python in Climate grammer, this course will be a poor João Pessoa, Brazil and Meteorology, 21–22 January fit for you; please consider taking 2012, , the other AMS short course “Using The fourth edition of the IV SIC will Python in Climate and Meteorology: be held at Tropical Tambaú Beach Re- The application of object-oriented Advanced Methods.” sort in João Pessoa, State of Paraíba, programming and other advances in All attendees will need to bring a Brazil, 16–19 October 2011. It will computer science to the atmospheric laptop (with power adapter) that has be placed under the general topic sciences has in turn led to advances Python installed on it. Instructions of “Impacts of Climate Change on in modeling and analysis tools and will be e-mailed to registered attend- Urban Areas” aiming to discuss how methods. The open-source language ees before the course begins on how the global climate change is affect- Python has been at the forefront of to install Python. Because the course ing the Brazilian cities and possible the application of such advances, is two days, to maximize learning solutions to mitigate this influence. through general science packages value for students, there will be op- In this context, the themes involve such as scipy and matplotlib, as well tional homework assigned at the end climate change impacts and envi- as atmospheric science–specific of day one that will be discussed the ronmental sustainability and health projects such as PCMDI’s CDAT and next day. in urban areas, extreme events in ESG end-user tools, NCAR’s PyNGL, For additional information, please time, new technologies in weather and COLA’s PyGrADS, resulting in a contact the short course organizer: forecasting and climate vulnerability robust computing environment for all Johnny Lin (e-mail: johnny@johnny- of coastal urban areas, and regional kinds of atmospheric science, includ- lin.com). 9/11 reliability models and future climate ing (but not limited to) modeling, scenarios. time series analysis, air quality data Announcement The working languages of the IV analysis, satellite data processing, in AMS Short Course on Using Py- SIC will be Portuguese and English. situ data analysis, GIS, visualization, thon in Climate and Meteorology: The organization will provide simul- gridding, model intercomparison, Advanced Methods, 21–22 January taneous translation (Portuguese to workflow integration, and very large 2012, New Orleans, Louisiana English or English to Portuguese) for (petabyte) dataset manipulation and the lectures of the invited speakers. access. The AMS Short Course on Using The IV SIC will be attended by Still, to many atmospheric scien- Python in Climate and Meteorol- renowned researchers as Dr. Carlos tists, object-oriented programming ogy: Advanced Methods will be held Nobre (Secretary of Policy and Pro- in general, and Python in particular, 21–22 January 2012 preceding the gram Research and Development/ seems mysterious and remote, and 92nd AMS Annual Meeting in New Brazil), Dr. José Antonio Maren- as a result, find the idea of learning Orleans, Louisiana. Preliminary go (National Institute for Space Python to be daunting. Additionally, programs, registration, hotel, and Research/Brazil), Dr. Jason West while a number of tutorials and general information will be posted (University of ), other curricula exist to introduce a on the AMS Web site (www.ametsoc. Dr. Gregory R. Carmichael (Univer- newcomer to Python, few are geared org/MEET/annual/index.html) in sity of ), Dr. Gustavo Carrió (Col- to the specific needs of atmospheric mid-September 2011. orado State University), Dr. Carlos scientists. This course provides a The application of object-oriented Corvalán (World Health Organiza- gentle introduction to Python for the programming and other advances in tion), etc. atmospheric scientist, specialized to computer science to the atmospheric Papers can be submitted and the needs of the field. While we ex- sciences has in turn led to advances presented in Portuguese, Spanish, or pect all participants will have basic in modeling and analysis tools and English. The deadline for submission programming experience—including methods. The open-source language is 31 August 2011. For further infor- basic knowledge of variables (integers, Python has been at the forefront of the mation, please visit www.sic2011. floats, strings), loops, conditionals (if/ application of such advances, through com/eng. (9/11) then), and functions—no other ex- projects such as PCMDI’s CDAT and posure to Python or object-oriented ESG’s end-user tools, resulting in a

1244 | september 2011 Unauthenticated | Downloaded 10/03/21 08:58 AM UTC robust computing environment for Users are expected to bring their novice meteorologist may face when all kinds of atmospheric science, in- own laptop. AC and internet access entering the world of forensic meteo- cluding (but not limited to) modeling, will be available. Note that this class rology. The legal field is constantly time series analysis, air quality data is for users with a good knowledge of changing and thus so is the world of analysis, satellite data processing, CDAT/Python. A sister class, aimed expert witnesses. The new changes in situ data analysis, visualization, at beginners, is scheduled concur- in expert rules and procedures will gridding, model intercomparison, rently with this advanced course; stu- be introduced. In addition, the spe- and very large (petabyte) dataset dents without experience in Python cifics of running one’s own private manipulation and access. This short are encouraged to take the beginner’s forensic weather company will be course is designed in modules cover- course. presented and discussed. Attendees ing various areas in which Python is For more information please con- from private sector, government, and used (I/O, visualization, diagnosis, tact Charles Doutriaux at PCMDI, academia are all welcome. The course languages coupling, etc.). 7000 East Avenue, Livermore, CA will be an “active participation” work- As Python’s reach grows in the 94450 (tel: 925-422-1487; e-mail: shop with handouts, discussions, and Atmospheric community, many users [email protected]). (9/11) debate. nowadays have some basic knowledge The forensic sciences are rapidly in CDAT, and use it for minimal day- Announcement changing and expanding. It is critical to-day operation. But most still do not to remain informed of these changes AMS Short Course on The Art & feel confortable developing advanced and in particular in terms of the me- Science of Forensic Meteorology, diagnosis with Python-based tools. teorological and climatological fields. 22 January 2012, New Orleans, This course aims at breaking this fear Also, it is important that multiple Louisiana and expose users to richer Python fea- forensic fields work together for a tures, leading in turn to the develop- The AMS Short Course on The Art & common goal. This synergy will be ment to new expert diagnosis that can Science of Forensic Meteorology will addressed in the course as well. New be shared back to the community. be held on 22 January 2012 preceding data sources and types of meteoro- The course will span two days the 92nd AMS Annual Meeting in logical and climatolocial datasets and cover mostly features of the new New Orleans, Louisiana. Preliminary will be presented. In addition, the Ultra-scale Visualization Climate programs, registration, hotel, and new graphics and animation tools Data Analysis Tools (UV-CDAT). general information will be posted available to the meteorologist will be UV-CDAT is essentially built on top of on the AMS Web site (www.ametsoc. introduced and discussed. CDAT version 6 but is slated to replace org/meet/annual/index.html) in mid- A luncheon will be provided dur- CDAT itself. The course will introduce September 2012. ing the short course. UV-CDAT’s new features especially in This one-day workshop will pro- It is requested that each partici- the visualization realm. It will also vide an introduction and insight into pant bring at least one of their own help the users to go past CDAT’s basic the rapidly expanding field of forensic graphics from a past forensic case or use and reach into its full power as a meteorology and climatology. The school paper/thesis/presentation that complete analysis tool. workshop is for those from novices to represents their work and gets their Most of the course will be geared experienced forensic meteorologists. opinion or argument across. around discovering and using data The latest advances in the forensic Computers, laptops, or internet for the Fifth Annual Report of the world as well as what it takes to be- access are not required for the course, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate come an “expert” in any field and in however, one may bring their laptop Change (IPCC AR5). The course particular in the meteorological and if they wish. format consists of two days of lec- climatological sciences. The work- This course is sponsored by the tures mixed with hands-on exercises. shop will include a panel discussion of Board of Certified Consulting Meteo- Strong user participation will be en- experts in the field as well as a mock rologists and the National Council of couraged that could reshape the flow deposition in which participants will Industrial Meteorologists. of the course “on-the-fly.” The main take an active role. For more information please con- instructor for the course is Charles Various experts in their specific tact Elizabeth Austin at Weather- S. Doutriaux, Program for Climate fields will also present and discuss Extreme Ltd., 1119 South Mission Model diagnosis and Intercompari- specific studies including good and Road, Suite 331, Fallbrook, CA 92020 son at the Lawrence Livermore Na- bad experiences as well as potential (tel: 775-636-8553; e-mail: eliza- tional Laboratory, California. problems that either experienced or [email protected]) or Steve

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AMS Committee on Meteorological and transport of NO2, CO2, ozone, stracts are to be submitted electroni- Aspects of Air Pollution Meteorol- d) modeling issues related to the new cally and will be available online via ogy, will be held 22–26 January 2012, 1-hr SO2 and NO2 NAAQS, and e) the the Web. Instructions for formatting as part of the 92nd AMS Annual trend toward use of more advanced extended abstracts will be posted on Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana. models to demonstrate regulatory the AMS Web site. Manuscripts (up Preliminary programs, registration, compliance. to 3 MB) must be submitted elec- hotel, and general information will Joint sessions will be held with tronically by 22 February 2012. All be posted on the AMS Web site (www. the 10th Conference on Artificial abstracts, extended abstracts, and ametsoc.org/meet/annual/) in late- Intelligence Applications to Envi- presentations will be available on the September 2011. ronmental Science emphasizing the AMS Web site at no cost. Papers for this conference are use of optimization methods, data For additional information or solicited on topics dealing with all mining, decision trees, fuzzy logic to propose a special session please aspects of air pollution meteorology and machine learning for source in- contact the program chairpersons: ranging from the microscale to the version and air quality prediction, Marko Princevac (e-mail: marko@ global scale and including field and and with the Symposium on the engr.ucr.edu) and Michael Brown laboratory measurements, instrumen- Coastal Environment focusing on (e-mail: [email protected]). (5/11; tation, theoretical studies, numerical airborne and waterborne transport r9/11) modeling, evaluation studies, and ap- modeling of the Fukushima nuclear plications. We are encouraging papers accident. A special joint session with Call for Papers on transport and dispersion modeling the 14th Conference on Atmospheric Fifth Annual CCM Forum: Certi- systems, urban meteorology and dis- Chemistry will be held in memory of fied Consulting Meteorologists: persion, and regional to global scale Dr. Daewon Byun. The session will be Meeting Ethical Challenges in a transport and dispersion. on “coupling of meteorological and Rapidly Evolving Technological Sci- Special sessions will be held on chemical transport models” for air ence Environment, 25 January 2012, the role of technology in air pollution quality simulation and related appli- New Orleans, Louisiana applications, air pollution instrumen- cations, and will also include invited tation, turbulence measurements, de- talks on the research he was involved The central theme of the 2012 An- position and resuspension, the impact with over his career. A student com- nual Meeting will be technology and of urban vegetation/trees on local air petition with monetary awards will its profound impact on research, pollution, atmospheric observations be held for best poster and best oral operations, the business of our envi- in mountainous terrain, regula- presentation. ronmental sciences, and the public. tory air quality models, advances An abstract fee of $95 (payable Papers are being solicited to reflect in aerosol prediction and chemical by credit card or purchase order) is this subject as it relates to the par- data assimilation and improvements charged at the time of submission ticipation of certified consulting in emissions for air quality predic- (refundable only if abstract is not meteorologists in government, busi- tion, the effects of meteorology on accepted). The fee includes the sub- ness, and industry to meet the new

1246 | september 2011 Unauthenticated | Downloaded 10/03/21 08:58 AM UTC demands of our technologically to-meteorologist interactions in the disasters of 2011. This symposium diverse society. While the CCM com- realm of research and government is joint with the Major Weather munity acknowledges the significant business. Events and Impacts of 2011, focus- contribution of technology to our Papers submitted will be reviewed ing on disasters and related profession, it maintains the equally and organized into sessions with disaster scenarios. Both invited talks important role of professional ethics common themes and possibly inter- and solicited talks will be included. in the conduct of our profession’s active panels. The forum presents an Papers for this symposium will ad- many-faceted involvement in busi- excellent opportunity for attendees dress factual, meteorological and ness, society, and government. to learn first-hand how CCMs are sociological aspects of significant and The purpose of this forum is two- involved in providing critical weather deadly tornadoes of 2011, such as the fold: to rekindle an interest in the and climate information through use of 14–16 April, the ethical and technological evolution of new and innovative technology and noteworthy tornado outbreak over of our profession and to provide an discuss the value of ethical participa- the Southeast on 26–27 April, the opportunity to grow in both the prac- tion in our country’s economy and the Joplin tornado of 22 May, and other tice and application of our science. solution of critical societal issues. noteworthy events involving various To these ends the forum will feature Please submit your abstract elec- aspects of tornado disasters. For this a Sunday workshop on forensic me- tronically via the Web by 1 August Tornado Disasters symposium a $95 teorological consulting, two morning 2011 (refer to the AMS Web page at fee (for solicited abstracts) includes sessions on technological evolution www.ametsoc.org/meet/online_sub- the submission of your abstract, the and practice by CCM’s, a town forum mit.html). An abstract fee of $95 (pay- posting of your extended abstract, panel on meteorological ethics, and able by credit card or purchase order) and the uploading and recording an afternoon session on ethic practice is charged at the time of submission of your presentation, which will be in meteorology. (refundable only if abstract is not archived on the AMS Web site. Papers are solicited from CCM’s accepted). Please submit your abstract elec- for the two morning sessions that Authors of accepted presenta- tronically via the Web by 1 August reflect the changing application tions will be notified via e-mail by 2011 (refer to the AMS Web page at of technology and client service in late-September 2011. All extended www.ametsoc.org/meet/online_sub- applied meteorology; air pollution abstracts are to be submitted elec- mit.html). An abstract fee of $95 modeling; remote sensing; climate tronically and will be available online (payable by credit card or purchase prediction and services; forecasting via the Web. Instructions for format- order) is charged at the time of sub- and weather prediction; aviation me- ting extended abstracts will be posted mission (refundable only if abstract teorology, emerging energy sources; on the AMS Web site. Manuscripts is not accepted). weather modification; hydrome- (up to 3 MB) must be submitted Authors of accepted presenta- teorology; and tropical meteorol- electronically by 22 February 2012. tions will be notified via e-mail by ogy. The morning sessions will be All abstracts, extended abstracts, and late-September 2011. All extended followed by a town hall of invited presentations will be available on the abstracts are to be submitted elec- panel of experts and practitioners AMS Web site at no cost. tronically and will be available on- to discuss the role of ethics in the For additional information please line via the Web. Instructions for business of meteorological consult- contact the program chairperson, formatting extended abstracts will ing and research. All are invited to John Henz (e-mail: John.Henz@ be posted on the AMS Web site. attend this thought-provoking panel hdrinc.com). (9/11) Manuscripts (up to 3 MB) must be with time for question and answers. submitted electronically by 22 Feb- An afternoon session will focus on Call for Papers ruary 2012. All abstracts, extended the application of ethical practice abstracts, and presentations will be Special Symposium on the Tornado in meteorological consulting, fo- available on the AMS Web site at Disasters of 2011, 25 January 2012, rensics, applied research, and client no cost. New Orleans, Louisiana interactions. Papers are solicited that For additional information on provide examples of ethical dilem- The Symposium on Tornado Di- the Tornado Disasters component, mas and their resolution, existing sasters of 2011, cosponsored by the please contact the program chair- scientific conundrums that impact Committee on Severe Local Storms, man, Kevin Knupp (e-mail: kevin. society as a whole, and meteorologist- will focus on the significant tornado [email protected]). (9/11)

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