Background
The Earth is experiencing significant changes in its climate and
environment. The world¡¦s oceans play key roles in modulating and regulating
climate change. Oceanographers, meteorologists and climate scientists are being
called upon to make more accurate predictions about these changes and their
influence on human society with increasing urgency. High resolution, accurate
and verifiable numerical ocean models are essential tools for the understanding
and prediction of long-term weather and climate, with El Niño, Asia
monsoons and decadal variability being three very important examples. Modeling
the ocean circulation and structure with fidelity is also critical to
applications such as marine ecology and fisheries management, oil spills and
pollution abatement, transportation and naval operation.
In recent years, ocean circulation real-time nowcasts and
forecasts have become of increasing importance as their accuracy and
reliability have increased. Operational ocean prediction is a complex challenge
and requires sophisticated and robust protocols which necessitate comprehensive
validation procedures and ongoing analysis. This workshop will bring together
international leaders to discuss modern ocean modeling and prediction, using
the most advanced numerical techniques and at scales ranging from coastal ocean
to basin wide.
The workshop will be held between 23-25 April 2008, and will be
focused on three major themes:
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Advanced numerical modeling techniques
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Air-sea interaction (e.g., ocean response to typhoon/hurricanes)
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Nowcast and forecast model skill assessment
Workshop will include oral and poster presentations for invited and contributed
papers. Abstract should be submitted as an attachment to
yhtseng@as.ntu.edu.tw
Deadline
for abstract submissions is 31 January, 2008. Registration is now open. Registration is free. For the special rate of this workshop, please make reservation before March 30th.
