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The Phenomena Observations and Synthesis Panel's
(POS) mission is to improve understanding of climate variations
in the past, present and future, and to develop syntheses of critical
climate parameters while sustaining and improving the global climate
observing system.
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Phenomena Observations and Synthesis
Panel
last updated
April 15, 2008
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| Michael Alexander, co-chair |
NOAA CIRES |
| Jim Carton |
University of Maryland |
| Rong Fu |
Georgia Institute of Technology |
| Sarah Gille, co-chair |
Scripps Insitute of Oceanography |
| Sirpa Hakkinen |
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center |
| Alexey Kaplan |
Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory |
| Gabriel Lau |
NOAA GFDL |
| Tony Lee |
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory |
| Gudrun Magnusdottir |
University of California - Irvine |
| Chris Meinen |
NOAA AOML |
| Siegfried Schubert |
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center |
| Dan Vimont |
University of Wisconsin |
Terms of Reference
- Review, prioritize, and coordinate US plans for
relevant studies needed to identify and elucidate observable physical
coupled ocean-atmosphere-land mechanisms, processes, and phenomena
in the global climate system. Studies such as diagnostics and evaluation
of observations and model results, characterization of the coupled
system, and others are envisioned to be addressed.
- In consultation
with other groups, assess elements of, identify needs of, and coordinate
plans for the sustained climate observation system especially for
the ocean (including the development, assemblage, and curatorship
of climate records), to improve monitoring, prediction, and simulation
of the coupled ocean-atmosphere-landsystem. Additionally, guide
and assess efforts to extend the record of past climate variability
through assembly of quality-controlled instrumental data sets & paleoclimatic
data.
- Identify, review, and prioritize regional observational
efforts that should be pursued through limited deployments (aka
enhanced monitoring) to advance our understanding of climate-relevant
processes and phenomena.
- In consultation with other groups, assess
and prioritize plans, and coordinate activities that lead to syntheses
of observations and models in order to develop consistent four
dimensional climate products (e.g. climate reanalyses)
- Develop and encourage mechanisms
(e.g. community workshops, commissioned studies, Working Groups)
to further the development and implementation of a research strategy,
including filling gaps. Advise on the adequacy and effectiveness
of Working Group plans and implementation.
- Advise U.S. CLIVAR on
research priorities, identify research gaps, and develop suitable
milestones to promote funding opportunities. Help foster and coordinate
joint agency participation and support of relevant activities
- Coordinate
with other national and international activities to develop integrated,
efficient, and effective overall international plans and activities.
- Publicize
accomplishments and demonstrated progress in contributing towards
a sustained observational system, identifying and understanding
critical observable coupled phenomena, and developing assimilation/synthesis
capabilities of the coupled ocean-atmosphere-land system.
- Liaise
with other US CLIVAR panels and Working Groups to insure relevant
needs are considered in their efforts
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