Call for Papers
Session A07: Intensive Arctic Atmospheric Observatories
Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographical Society, Canadian
Geophysical Union, and American Meteorological Society
28 May-1 June 2007
St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
Abstract Submission Deadline: Thursday, 15 February 2007
For further information, please go to:
http://www.cmos2007.ca
or contact:
Matthew Shupe
University of Colorado and National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration/Earth System Research Laboratory
E-mail: matthew.shupe [at] noaa.gov
Papers are now being accepted for the following session at the joint
meeting of the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographical Society,
Canadian Geophysical Union, and American Meteorological Society
(CMOS-CGU-AMS) being held on 28 May-1 June 2007, in St. John's,
Newfoundland, Canada:
Session A07: Intensive Arctic Atmospheric Observatories
Session description:
The Arctic is under heightened scrutiny in recent years because it is
thought to be a bellwether for global climate change. A system of
interdependent arctic processes involving the sea-ice/snow-covered
surfaces, atmospheric composition, temperatures, and circulations define
both the regional climate and its impact on global climate. In
particular, the arctic atmosphere plays a predominant role in these
processes. Accurate and timely measurements of chemical composition,
radiation, clouds and aerosols, precipitation, winds, and meteorological
parameters are essential to understanding the arctic atmosphere. These
measurements allow for early detection and long-term monitoring of
changes in the physical and chemical state of the atmosphere and provide
insight to the processes that drive air quality, ozone depletion, and
climate change. The upcoming International Polar Year 2007-2008 is
timely in its ability to forge international collaborations and
coordinate otherwise disparate efforts towards improving our
understanding of the arctic atmosphere, among other topics. A major IPY
endeavor is to identify, realize, and/or coordinate the measurements and
results of current and future intensive arctic atmospheric
observatories. In support of this effort, this session invites
contributions regarding intensive arctic atmospheric observatories,
their instruments, measurements, and key scientific findings.
Session conveners:
Matthew Shupe, University of Colorado and National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration/Earth System Research Laboratory
Kimberly Strong, University of Toronto
Abstracts must be submitted by Thursday, 15 February 2007, at the
CMOS-CGU-AMS website, which is available at:
http://www.cmos2007.ca