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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.

Phenomena Observations and Synthesis Panel
last updated March 8, 2010
Nicholas Bond, co-chair NOAA PMEL Dec 2011
Michael Bosilovich NASA GSFC Dec 2011
Antonietta Capotondi NOAA CIRES Dec 2012
Don Chambers University of South Florida Dec 2012
Simon de Szoeke Oregon State University Dec 2012
Benjamin Giese Texas A&M Dec 2011
Sasha Gershunov University of California, San Diego Dec 2012
Sirpa Hakkinen NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Dec 2010
Tony Lee, co-chair NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Dec 2010
Chris Meinen NOAA AOML Dec 2010
Dan Vimont University of Wisconsin Dec 2010
Yan Xue NOAA NCEP Dec 2012

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

 

 

Announcements

First Circular Announcement for WCRP Open Science Conference October 2011

7-9 June 2010 - US CLIVAR Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation Annual Meeting (Miami, FL)

International CLIVAR seeks new Director - closing date 29 March 2010.

17-19 March 2010 - High Latitude Surface Flux Workshop in conjunction with SEAFLUX (Boulder, CO)

Postdocs Applying Climate Expertise(PACE) seeking Organizational Partners

PSMI Publication on Best Practices for Process Studies released and has reached #6 on AMS most viewed list. (BAMS, July 2009)

 

 

 

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Science Tidbits    

February 2010

YOTC-GS Alpha Prototype for Satellite data has been released to the public

14 August 2009 - Past Atlantic Hurricanes linked to Climate Change

10 August 2009 - Climate models confirm more moisture in atmosphere attributed to humans

 

 

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