The Head of JMA's Office of Meteorological Satellite Planning will be present plus two researchers are expected from the Japan Weather Association interested in solar radiation estimation from satellite. Australian researchers will also attend. To foster improved integration of satellite data with other observational data types and with numerical weather prediction models, and as appropriate, use of satellite data in climate studies. To discuss and share information and expertise on satellite data utilisation techniques and to promulgate that information for example via the WWW or via brief proceedings to help operational and research meteorologists better utilise satellite data. To specifically examine data assimilation studies involving GMS, NOAA and other satellite data or derived products.
All interested people are welcome to attend.
There will be no cost to participants. 1289K, Melbourne Australia 3001. Participants would also be welcome to see some of the Bureau's Head Office if time permits - the Bureau of Meteorology Reserach Centre is in the same building plus Central Computing Facility, National Climate Centre, Satellite Section etc.