Session: Observational Networks and Systems (12th Conference on Polar Meteorology and Oceanography)

Monday, 29 April 2013: 8:30 AM-10:30 AM

South Room (Renaissance Seattle Hotel)

Host: 12th Conference on Polar Meteorology and Oceanography

Chair:

Von P. Walden, University of Idaho, Geography, Moscow, ID

Papers:

8:30 AM

Welcoming Remarks

8:45 AM

1.1

Variability of Arctic Ocean heat content: A model-based analysis and implications for autonomous observing systems

Michael Steele, University of Washington, Seattle, WA; and Camille Lique, University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Recorded Presentation

9:00 AM

1.2

Antarctic Satellite Composite Imagery: 20 Years of Polar Observations

Matthew A. Lazzara, Antarctic Meteorological Research Center/ Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison, WI; and D. E. Mikolajczyk, R. A. Kohrs, J. Robiadek, D. A. Santek, N. Bearson, and S. L. Knuth

Recorded Presentation

9:15 AM

1.3

The Antarctic Automatic Weather Station Network: The Challenges and Rewards of Making Polar Observations

David E. Mikolajczyk, Antarctic Meteorological Research Center/ Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison, WI; and M. A. Lazzara, L. J. Welhouse, L. M. Keller, J. E. Thom, M. Tsukernik, and J. J. Cassano

Recorded Presentation

9:30 AM

1.4

2012 Seasonal Forecasts Using the Navy's Arctic Cap Nowcast/Forecast System

Richard Allard, NRL, Stennis Space Center, MS; and P. Posey, E. J. Metzger, R. H. Preller, D. A. Hebert, A. J. Wallcraft, M. W. Phelps, J. Hutchings, and O. M. Smedstad

Recorded Presentation