Dear CRYOLIST readers,
We are pleased to announce the release of the Parallel Ice Sheet Model
(PISM) version "stable0.6". See the PISM homepage
www.pism-docs.org
for complete information including download instructions. PISM source
code is hosted at
github.com/pism/pism
Help with installation and usage is available through help@pism-docs.org.
The homepage website lists changes since the last release; the most
significant ones are
- a new subglacial hydrology model
- numerous improvements of the ice shelf treatment
- more flexible boundary (climate) forcing
- addition of the inverse modeling toolkit
- documented MISMIP3d, laboratory validation, and calving-law examples
The latest User's Manual is full of real world applications which show how
to use PISM's runtime options and configurability:
www.pism-docs.org/wiki/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=manual.pdf
PISM is in use by a growing international user base. For a sample of
projects and publications, see
www.pism-docs.org/wiki/doku.php?id=publications
www.pism-docs.org/wiki/doku.php?id=projects
PISM is a joint project of developers at the University of Alaska,
Fairbanks and at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
(PIK).
Development of PISM is supported by NASA's Modeling, Analysis, and
Prediction and Cryospheric Sciences programs.
Best Regards,
Constantine Khroulev
Ed Bueler
Andy Aschwanden
and the rest of the PISM authors
PS If you have checked out a pre-release version of the stable0.6 source
code, please run "git pull" in the PISM directory and then run "make
install" in your PISM build directory.
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Friday, February 28, 2014
[CRYOLIST] Polar Technology Conference - Registration & Call for Abstracts
Registration and Abstract Submission Available
10th annual Polar Technology Conference - 15-17 April 2014
Registration and Call for Abstracts
10th Annual Polar Technology Conference
15 - 17 April 2014
Indiana University
Bloomington, Indiana, USA
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The 10th annual Polar Technology Conference will be hosted by
the Pervasive Technology Institute of Indiana University,
Bloomington, Indiana, on 15-17 April. Conference registration is
now available. Abstracts for oral and/or poster presentations
may also be submitted. Presentations in all technology fields
are invited. Regular oral presentations and a poster session will
be scheduled. Abstracts for oral presentations received after
14 March may not be considered. For further information,
registration, or abstract submission, please go to:
http://PolarTechnologyConference.org
You may need to refresh your browser to get the new home page.
E-mail questions to: register@PolarTechnologyConference.org
The primary purpose of this conference is to bring together Polar
Scientists and Technology Developers in a forum to exchange
information on research system operational needs and technology
solutions that have been successful in polar environments. This
exchange of knowledge helps to address issues of design,
implementation, and deployment for systems that are to achieve
their research goals in the Polar Regions.
Past participants have come from the private sector, state and
federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, and academia.
Presentations generally cover system requirements for proposed
research along with descriptions of systems and approaches that
have been proven in polar deployments. Typical hardware and
software topics have included weather stations, robotics, power
systems, telemetry, and remote communications. The scale of
systems ranges from the autonomous data collection towers to large
scale research stations. Polar venues represented include under,
on, and above the ice, tundra, or sea.
Discussions on intra- and inter-national cooperation in site
deployment and maintenance are encouraged. Informal breaks allow
for opportunities for networking and information exchange. A
poster session is also included. We are pleased to have support
from the National Science Foundation's Office of Polar Programs as
an endorsement of the concept of bringing together providers and
consumers of these technologies in hopes of benefiting from that
synergy. Previous years' lists of presentations and participants
can be found through links on the conference website.
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10th annual Polar Technology Conference - 15-17 April 2014
Registration and Call for Abstracts
10th Annual Polar Technology Conference
15 - 17 April 2014
Indiana University
Bloomington, Indiana, USA
-------------------------
The 10th annual Polar Technology Conference will be hosted by
the Pervasive Technology Institute of Indiana University,
Bloomington, Indiana, on 15-17 April. Conference registration is
now available. Abstracts for oral and/or poster presentations
may also be submitted. Presentations in all technology fields
are invited. Regular oral presentations and a poster session will
be scheduled. Abstracts for oral presentations received after
14 March may not be considered. For further information,
registration, or abstract submission, please go to:
http://PolarTechnologyConference.org
You may need to refresh your browser to get the new home page.
E-mail questions to: register@PolarTechnologyConference.org
The primary purpose of this conference is to bring together Polar
Scientists and Technology Developers in a forum to exchange
information on research system operational needs and technology
solutions that have been successful in polar environments. This
exchange of knowledge helps to address issues of design,
implementation, and deployment for systems that are to achieve
their research goals in the Polar Regions.
Past participants have come from the private sector, state and
federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, and academia.
Presentations generally cover system requirements for proposed
research along with descriptions of systems and approaches that
have been proven in polar deployments. Typical hardware and
software topics have included weather stations, robotics, power
systems, telemetry, and remote communications. The scale of
systems ranges from the autonomous data collection towers to large
scale research stations. Polar venues represented include under,
on, and above the ice, tundra, or sea.
Discussions on intra- and inter-national cooperation in site
deployment and maintenance are encouraged. Informal breaks allow
for opportunities for networking and information exchange. A
poster session is also included. We are pleased to have support
from the National Science Foundation's Office of Polar Programs as
an endorsement of the concept of bringing together providers and
consumers of these technologies in hopes of benefiting from that
synergy. Previous years' lists of presentations and participants
can be found through links on the conference website.
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[CRYOLIST] Post-Doctoral Position Available at Dartmouth College Thayer School of Engineering
Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship
Emission, transport, deposition, and impacts of biomass burning derived black carbon on the Greenland Ice Sheet
Dartmouth College
Thayer School of Engineering
Deadline: Application review will begin 3/25/14 and continue until position is filled
Start date: Flexible within May – August 2014, preferred June 2014
The SAGE (Sunlight Absorption on the Greenland ice sheet Experiment) Group at Thayer School of Engineering and the U.S. Army Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory announce a NASA funded Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship for an 18 month term. The appointee will operate as part of a large interdisciplinary project with team members at 7 institutions seeking to quantitatively trace black carbon from its sources to deposition and albedo impacts on the Greenland Ice Sheet. The team will combine remote sensing observations of biomass burning emission events (e.g. MODIS), forward and backward plume transport modeling, space based remote sensing of aerosol/smoke plumes (e.g. CALIPSO, MISR, MODIS), deposition modeling, and a significant field campaign sampling snow on the Greenland Ice Sheet to track black carbon at every stage of the emission, transport, deposition, and albedo impact cycle. The existing team consists of strong disciplinary experts in each stage of the program. The successful applicant will contribute to the program activities and strategic goals principally by processing CALIPSO remote sensing data to quantify smoke plume presence and density, processing samples returned from the field campaign, and leading synthesis of observational and modeling products from the multiple team members. It is expected that the successful candidate will lead two papers on the research. The research group is also actively seeking funding that could extend this opportunity.
To qualify for appointment as a Post-doctoral Research Fellow you must have a completed doctoral degree prior to the start date. Candidates who have qualified at the doctoral level within five years of the application deadline will receive primary consideration. The post will be open to all qualified individuals, as Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer.
Your expression of interest should be sent to chris.polashenski@gmail.com and zcourville@gmail.com and include:
(1) Your name and contact information
(2) Academic CV
(3) Three References
(4) Short statement of your interest in this post (up to 250 words)
(5) List of your publications in peer-reviewed journals
Cheers,
Chris Polashenski
Research Geophysicist/Adjunct Assistant Professor
U.S. Army Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory
Dartmouth College Thayer School of Engineering
Building 4070 9th St.
Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
Phone: +1 570 956-6990,
Email: chris.polashenski@gmail.com
[CRYOLIST] New Compositional Map for the Shackleton Glacier Region, Central Transantarctic Mountains, Antarctica
New Compositional Mapping Product Available for the Shackleton Glacier Region, Central Transantarctic Mountains, Antarctica
Researchers at Arizona State University and the Polar Geospatial Center at the University of Minnesota have completed high resolution spectral mapping of ice-free terrain surrounding the Shackleton Glacier region of the Central Transantarctic Mountains (CTAM). The product, referred to as relative spectral variability (RSV), highlights the compositional and lithological diversity exposed at the surface at 5 meter spatial resolution, which is more than a factor of 300 higher than currently available geologic maps. This RSV dataset can be accessed at http://www.pgc.umn.edu/about/research/specmap, where detailed information on the spectral parameters and methodologies can also be found.
The CTAM are home to some of the few ice-free windows into the geology of the Antarctic continent. They also host the southernmost desert environments, glacial landscapes, and terrestrial ecosystems on Earth. These exposures, however, are remote and difficult to access. Geologic mapping completed during the 1960s identified major lithologic unit boundaries, but were unable to capture outcrop-scale stratigraphic and compositional variability throughout the entirety of the region. Alternatively, the high spatial resolution (~ 2 m/pix), eight multispectral channels (427 – 908 nm), and off-nadir pointing capabilities of DigitalGlobe's WorldView-2 satellite allow for high resolution compositional investigations to be conducted remotely throughout the Transantarctic Mountains. Spectral mapping of the McMurdo Dry Valleys have recently proved effective in highlighting major lithological variability, and served as validation for similar investigations throughout the CTAM region.
Scientists interested in submitting proposals in response to the National Science Foundation Antarctic Science solicitation (http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2013/nsf13527/nsf13527.htm), and those particularly interested in utilizing the proposed Shackleton Glacier deep field logistics hub (currently planned for the 2015-2016 austral summer), are encouraged to explore this RSV dataset. For additional information and inquiries into data options and availability, please contact lead investigator Mark Salvatore at msalvatore@asu.edu. This work was supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation, Award No. 1414378.
Paul Morin
Director
Polar Geospatial Center
University of Minnesota
R280 Learning and Environmental Sciences
1954 Buford Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55108
lpaul@umn.edu
612/625-6090 Direct
612/626-0505 Main
612/978-2964 Cell
Thursday, February 27, 2014
[CRYOLIST] Cold room floor replacement
We are in the process of replacing a rotten and ice-infiltrated oak subfloor of a c.1965 walk-in freezer lab. The subfloor has now been replaced with plywood, but it's not clear what would be a good choice for the ultimate surface.
The previous top layer was a sheet metal pan that is now heavily corroded. The space is used primarily for sea ice work, so non-corrosive, no-slip, waterproof are clear benefits. Given the issues with ice build-up that led to this floor being replaced, we've also been considering some kind of water-tight barrier. Suggestions (either materials or products) for a cost-effective flooring solution?
The previous top layer was a sheet metal pan that is now heavily corroded. The space is used primarily for sea ice work, so non-corrosive, no-slip, waterproof are clear benefits. Given the issues with ice build-up that led to this floor being replaced, we've also been considering some kind of water-tight barrier. Suggestions (either materials or products) for a cost-effective flooring solution?
Thanks for any ideas!
Dr. Bonnie Light
Polar Science Center
Applied Physics Laboratory
University of Washington
Seattle, WA USA
Polar Science Center
Applied Physics Laboratory
University of Washington
Seattle, WA USA
[CRYOLIST] Upcoming ACCAP Alaska Climate Webinar (March 11, 2014): What Do Alaskans Need?: A Review of Documents Addressing Research needs Related to Climate Change.
ACCAP has another exciting webinar scheduled for March 11, 2014 at 10am AK time. Corrie Knapp from ACCAP will present a webinar titled: What Do Alaskans Need?: A Review of Documents Addressing Research needs Related to Climate Change.
Climate change is complicating the variables that Alaskans consider when planning for the future. Communities, agencies and other entities have begun to grapple with both the information that they need to adapt to a changing climate and how the processes and practices of science should change to make science more useful. We reviewed and coded sixty-three documents that expressed practical research needs related to climate change in Alaska. Our goals were to document stakeholder-defined research needs, assess whether there are spatial or topic-related gaps in needs assessment, and understand what stakeholders suggest about how science might be more relevant and useful in a changing climate.Overarching themes include the need for more baseline data to understand change, an interest in the social impacts of climate change, and a need to incorporate local perspectives. Research needs that were most frequently mentioned related to infrastructure, economics costs of climate change, adaptation planning, policy, and impacts to subsistence. Gaps included inadequate engagement of local perspectives and few examples of community-level assessments. Documents nearly unanimously expressed that science, as it is currently practiced, is unable to meet the challenges of climate change. They call for processes that are more transparent, collaborative, and accessible. They recommend changed practices including maintaining accessible data-sharing archives, building networks for knowledge sharing, and creating place-based long-term partnerships with communities.This review complements the climate-change literature by providing concrete suggestions about stakeholder relevant research needs as well as how to increase the utility of science from a region that is experiencing some of the most dramatic climatic change on the planet.
Registration available at: What Do Alaskans Need?: A Review of Documents Addressing Research needs Related to Climate Change.
Our upcoming webinars include:
- April 22, 2014: NOAA Climate.gov: An Audience-Focused Approach to Public Communication
- May 20th, 2014 will feature Kris Hundertmark (UAF) talking about moose, caribou, and climate change - title and abstract coming soon.
- June 17, 2014 will feature Stephanie McAfee presenting on precipitation trends in Alaska - title and abstract coming soon.
- July 2014 will feature Stacey Reisdorph presenting on ocean acidification and glacial runoff - title and abstract coming soon.
- September 9, 2014: Climate Change Adaptation for an at Risk Community – Shaktoolik Alaska
Any questions or comments please contact me by email at tmbuxbaum@alaska.edu or by phone at 907-474-7812.
Cheers,
Tina
Tina Buxbaum
Program Manager
Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy (ACCAP)
University of Alaska Fairbanks
3352 College Road * P.O. Box 757245 * Fairbanks, AK 99775
Phone: 907-474-7812 * Fax: 907-474-7151
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Program Manager
Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy (ACCAP)
University of Alaska Fairbanks
3352 College Road * P.O. Box 757245 * Fairbanks, AK 99775
Phone: 907-474-7812 * Fax: 907-474-7151
*************************************************
Listserv request
ACCAP on the web
Facebook: SNAPandACCAP
Twitter: @SNAPandACCAP
Vimeo and Flickr
[CRYOLIST] 2 Employment Opportunities at Canatec
Dear Colleagues,
Canatec (www.canatec.ca) is initiating a couple of 2 year R&D projects. Detailed information is contained below for each position.
Canatec (www.canatec.ca) is initiating a couple of 2 year R&D projects. Detailed information is contained below for each position.
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Tyler Sylvestre, M.Sc.
Ice Specialist/Beacon Development
CANATEC Associates International Ltd.
Alastair Ross Technology Centre
Suite 244, 3553 - 31st Street N.W.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2L 2K7
office +1 (403) 228-0962
cell +1 (403) 399-6634
www.canatec.ca
1. Employment Offer - Computer Science Engineer or Programmer
Canatec (www.canatec.ca) is initiating a 2 year R&D project to develop software products for display, analysis and use of information to assist marine operations in ice/iceberg zones. We are seeking a person with a recent Masters or PhD to conduct this work under the supervision of senior experts and international collaborators, and then carry on after project end as a permanent employee.
R&D Project Objectives
Canatec makes several programs, some sold as commercial products, some used in house to support service contracts. All have been developed by domain specialists rather than software professionals. The goal of this R&D project is to improve the structure of the programming, extend functionality and create a more integrated suite of products. A significant amount of R&D is required to create automated links with cutting edge sensors and control systems, overcome limitations of restricted bandwidth in transmitting data and model loosely-defined industrial practices in complex environments.
The specific objectives are:
1. Update ICE06, a historical atlas of world wide ice data, carrying on from prior uncompleted work to create an updated version, and implementing plans to involve other ice and oceanographic data bases, allow access via the web and create new versions for educational use.
2. Extend our Ice Advisory, Surveillance and Management Software for assisting operations on board drillships/rigs in ice, into a decision-support tool, with greater automated data inputs, integration of standalone forecasting tools and creation of better displays to support decision-making from groups in different locations. We will also extend the use of this tool to ships transiting ice zones.
3. Work with another in-house research project to help automate the analysis of satellite imagery of ice and to facilitate the post-processing of LiDAR data.
4. Improve the automatic presentation and analysis of data on our Cantrack website from our ice and ocean drift beacons.
5. Prepare all these programs to be more successful commercial products with appropriate design, sales and service support.
Applicant Qualifications
Following are the non-negotiable requirements of the funding agency:
- Canadian Citizen or Resident
- Masters or PhD degree obtained within past 2 years.
Technical qualifications will include training in computer science/engineering/software, with knowledge of programs like C#, Python and GIS applications
Canatec requires the candidate to have:
- strong communications skills in English
- work in a team setting, with professionals who are not programmers
- an entrepreneurial outlook
- an interest in engaging with clients
- interest in building practical tools for commercial application.
Partners
We are securing the involvement of several universities, companies and government agencies to participate in this project, in Canada and other countries. The candidate will work with these groups and probably spend time at their premises during the project.
Funding and Application
Major funding for this R&D project work comes from AITF and their program R&D Associates (www.albertatechfutures.ca). The candidate will work with Canatec to submit an application to this agency. We have had a very high rate of success in prior applications.
Timing, Followon and Location
Timing - An application must be submitted before 1 April 2014; notification of award will be late June; start of work, July. We might accept a good candidate for the next funding round 3 months later.
Followon - The R&D project will last 2 years, after which the candidate will continue to work with Canatec on other R&D projects and commercial contracts. During the AITF-funded period, the candidate will work 20% of time on other projects to prepare for this longer term function.
Location - Canatec’s Calgary office, in the research park at the University of Calgary.
The Company
Canatec (www.canatec.ca) is a Calgary-based company with offices in The Hague and St. John’s that has been involved in ice analysis to support offshore petroleum operations in the Arctic for 30 years. We are a world leader in this niche. Canatec carries out analyses of ice environments by field and desk studies, supports field operational projects with on-site personnel at sea, develops specialized ice analysis software and ice tracking instrumentation, and trains ice advisory teams. We work in all Arctic offshore theatres as well as other marine zones where ice cover is an issue, eg Sea of Ohkotsk and Caspian Sea.
Contact
Send a brief email outlining your interest and ability to take up this position, along with a CV, to Chris Hill, President, + 403, 228-0962, jobs@canatec.ca
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2. Employment Offer Satellite/UAV Imagery Analysis of Ice and Icebergs
Canatec (www.canatec.ca) is initiating a 2 year R&D project to develop software tools to improve gathering, interpretation, display and transmisson of images of ice and icebergs obtained from satellites and UAVs. We are seeking a person with a recent Masters or PhD (preferably) to conduct this work under the supervision of senior experts and international collaborators, and then carry on after project end as a permanent employee.
R&D Project Objectives
Project goal is to improve techniques for manipulating and analysing satellite/remote sensed images to support offshore petroleum operations and ship transits in ice-iceberg infested zones, and embody these techniques in a software form that can be sold as a stand-alone tool for field operators.
Specific objectives are:
1. Improve access to useful satellite/UAV imagery in any ice covered marine area, especially arctic zones of interest to shippers and offshore petroleum companies
2. Implement ways of speeding image analysis through computer-assisted recognition techniques,tracking features of interest and cross-referencing images from different sensor systems
3. Improve the presentation of local ice charts, forecasts and alerts to marine operations managers
4. Develop tools for transmitting data-intensive imagery in remote, polar marine areas with limited bandwidth
5. Create secure archives of imagery and derived products.
Applicant Qualifications
The non-negotiable requirements of the funding agency are:
Partners
Seven universities, companies and government agencies have agreed to participate in this project, in Canada, Holland and Denmark; the candidate will work with these groups and probably spend time at their premises during the project.
Funding and Application
Funding for the project has been obtained in a previous competition, but the original candidate was unable to accept the offer due to unforeseen circumstances. The same project will be resubmitted, with the new candidate and partners; this means we have a very high chance for success in the competition. The funding agency is AITF and the program R&D Associates (www.albertatechfutures.ca). The candidate will work with Canatec to modify and resubmit this application.
Timing, Followon and Location
Timing - Application must be submitted before 1 April 2014; notification of award will be late June; start of work, July. We might accept a good candidate for the next funding round 3 months later.
Followon - The R&D project will last 2 years, after which the candidate will continue to work with Canatec on other R&D projects and commercial contracts. During the AITF-funded period, the candidate will work 20% of time on other projects to prepare for this longer term function.
Location - Canatec’s Calgary office, in the research park at the University of Calgary.
The Company
Canatec (www.canatec.ca) is a Calgary-based company with offices in The Hague and St. John’s that has been involved in ice image analysis to support offshore petroleum operations in the Arctic for 30 years. We are a world leader in this niche. Canatec carries out analyses of ice environments by field and desk studies, supports field operational projects with on-site personnel at sea, develops specialized ice analysis software and ice tracking instrumentation, and trains ice advisory teams. We work in all Arctic offshore theatres as well as other marine zones with ice cover is an issue eg Sea of Ohkotsk and Caspian.
Contact
Send a brief email outlining your interest and ability to take up this position, along with a CV, to Chris Hill, President, + 403, 228-0962, jobs@canatec.ca
2. Employment Offer Satellite/UAV Imagery Analysis of Ice and Icebergs
Canatec (www.canatec.ca) is initiating a 2 year R&D project to develop software tools to improve gathering, interpretation, display and transmisson of images of ice and icebergs obtained from satellites and UAVs. We are seeking a person with a recent Masters or PhD (preferably) to conduct this work under the supervision of senior experts and international collaborators, and then carry on after project end as a permanent employee.
R&D Project Objectives
Project goal is to improve techniques for manipulating and analysing satellite/remote sensed images to support offshore petroleum operations and ship transits in ice-iceberg infested zones, and embody these techniques in a software form that can be sold as a stand-alone tool for field operators.
Specific objectives are:
1. Improve access to useful satellite/UAV imagery in any ice covered marine area, especially arctic zones of interest to shippers and offshore petroleum companies
2. Implement ways of speeding image analysis through computer-assisted recognition techniques,tracking features of interest and cross-referencing images from different sensor systems
3. Improve the presentation of local ice charts, forecasts and alerts to marine operations managers
4. Develop tools for transmitting data-intensive imagery in remote, polar marine areas with limited bandwidth
5. Create secure archives of imagery and derived products.
Applicant Qualifications
The non-negotiable requirements of the funding agency are:
- Canadian Citizen or Resident
- Masters or PhD degree obtained within past 2 years.
- Geography or Geomatics, ideally with knowledge of remote sensing of ice, snow
- Electrical/electronics engineering specializing in signal processing and radar/lidar sensing
- Mathematics/software engineering.
- excellent report writing skills in English
- an entrepreneurial outlook
- an interest in engaging with clients
- a desire to conduct field support work on board ships in the Arctic
- an interest in building practical tools.
Partners
Seven universities, companies and government agencies have agreed to participate in this project, in Canada, Holland and Denmark; the candidate will work with these groups and probably spend time at their premises during the project.
Funding and Application
Funding for the project has been obtained in a previous competition, but the original candidate was unable to accept the offer due to unforeseen circumstances. The same project will be resubmitted, with the new candidate and partners; this means we have a very high chance for success in the competition. The funding agency is AITF and the program R&D Associates (www.albertatechfutures.ca). The candidate will work with Canatec to modify and resubmit this application.
Timing, Followon and Location
Timing - Application must be submitted before 1 April 2014; notification of award will be late June; start of work, July. We might accept a good candidate for the next funding round 3 months later.
Followon - The R&D project will last 2 years, after which the candidate will continue to work with Canatec on other R&D projects and commercial contracts. During the AITF-funded period, the candidate will work 20% of time on other projects to prepare for this longer term function.
Location - Canatec’s Calgary office, in the research park at the University of Calgary.
The Company
Canatec (www.canatec.ca) is a Calgary-based company with offices in The Hague and St. John’s that has been involved in ice image analysis to support offshore petroleum operations in the Arctic for 30 years. We are a world leader in this niche. Canatec carries out analyses of ice environments by field and desk studies, supports field operational projects with on-site personnel at sea, develops specialized ice analysis software and ice tracking instrumentation, and trains ice advisory teams. We work in all Arctic offshore theatres as well as other marine zones with ice cover is an issue eg Sea of Ohkotsk and Caspian.
Contact
Send a brief email outlining your interest and ability to take up this position, along with a CV, to Chris Hill, President, + 403, 228-0962, jobs@canatec.ca
[CRYOLIST] Abstract submission deadline extended to March 10 - Cryosphere and the stable atmospheric boundary layer, WWOSC 2014
Dear Colleagues,
We would like to invite you to submit abstracts to the session entitled: "Cryosphere and stable atmospheric boundary layers", in the World Weather Open Science Conference (WWOSC) to be held August 16-21, 2014, in Montreal, Canada.
Numerical weather prediction and climate models show large uncertainties in near surface temperature in areas over ice, snow, and frozen land. The strong winter signal and large uncertainty at high latitudes in climate models is often called Arctic amplification. The coupling between atmosphere and surface is a crucial aspect with uncertainties related to clouds (e.g. mixed phase clouds), turbulent mixing, snow processes, sea ice, vegetation heterogeneity and soil processes including soil freezing. There is also increasing evidence that meso-scale variability, scale interactions and terrain heterogeneity are key aspects of the coupling problem. We invite contributions on all these aspects and particularly on the interactions and feedbacks between components of the coupled atmosphere/cryosphere system. This includes studies with full GCM's, meso-scale models, large eddy simulation models, single column models and observational studies.
The deadline for abstracts (maximum 250 words) has been extended to March 10.
More information on the submission process can be found on:
http://wwosc2014.org/side_call/instructions_abstract-e.shtml
For more information on the conference, see:
and for sessions and keynote speakers:
http://wwosc2014.org/side_program/scientific_topics/topics-e.shtml
We look forward to seeing you at the conference.
Diana Verseghy (Environment Canada)
Anton Beljaars (ECMWF)
[CRYOLIST] SAR altimetry position PhD/PostDoc
Dear colleagues,
I have attached the announcement for a SAR altimetry PhD/PostDoc position
at the Astrodynamics and Space missions section (AS/SpE), Fac. of Aerospace Engineering,
I have attached the announcement for a SAR altimetry PhD/PostDoc position
at the Astrodynamics and Space missions section (AS/SpE), Fac. of Aerospace Engineering,
Delft University of Technology (TUDelft), Delft, The Netherlands.
Feel free to pass this announcement around.
Best wishes,
Marc Naeije
Feel free to pass this announcement around.
Best wishes,
Marc Naeije
Assist. Professor Astrodynamics
TUDelft
PS: Sorry for possible cross-posting(s).
PS: Sorry for possible cross-posting(s).
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
[CRYOLIST] InBev-Baillet Latour Antarctica Fellowship - 2014 call for proposals
Dear Cryolist members,
The call for proposals for the 2014 – 2016 InBev-Baillet Latour
Antarctica Fellowship is open!
Young researchers interested in conducting research in the atmospheric
sciences, glaciology, geosciences and microbiology (excluding marine
microbiology) at, or near, the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica station
(located in Dronning Maud Land in East Antarctica at 71.57°S 23.20°E)
are encouraged to apply.
Applicants must be either doctoral researchers or researchers who have
completed their PhD within the past 10 years and should submit an
original research proposal for a project which will include field
campaigns operating from the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica station
during two austral summers (2014–15 and 2015–16). Please note that the
successful applicant will continue to work at their current research
organisation.
The deadline for applications is Thursday April 10, 2014.
A joint initiative of the InBev-Baillet Latour Fund and the
International Polar Foundation, the €150,000 research grant aims to
promote scientific excellence in Antarctica and underscores the crucial
role polar science plays in furthering our understanding of the Earth
and how it functions.
Detailed information and application documents are available at:
http://www.polarfoundation.org/projects/detail/inbev_baillet_latour_fellowship
For any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at:
fellowship@polarfoundation.org.
Sincerely,
The International Polar Foundation
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The call for proposals for the 2014 – 2016 InBev-Baillet Latour
Antarctica Fellowship is open!
Young researchers interested in conducting research in the atmospheric
sciences, glaciology, geosciences and microbiology (excluding marine
microbiology) at, or near, the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica station
(located in Dronning Maud Land in East Antarctica at 71.57°S 23.20°E)
are encouraged to apply.
Applicants must be either doctoral researchers or researchers who have
completed their PhD within the past 10 years and should submit an
original research proposal for a project which will include field
campaigns operating from the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica station
during two austral summers (2014–15 and 2015–16). Please note that the
successful applicant will continue to work at their current research
organisation.
The deadline for applications is Thursday April 10, 2014.
A joint initiative of the InBev-Baillet Latour Fund and the
International Polar Foundation, the €150,000 research grant aims to
promote scientific excellence in Antarctica and underscores the crucial
role polar science plays in furthering our understanding of the Earth
and how it functions.
Detailed information and application documents are available at:
http://www.polarfoundation.org/projects/detail/inbev_baillet_latour_fellowship
For any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at:
fellowship@polarfoundation.org.
Sincerely,
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[CRYOLIST] Postdoc Position in Glacier Remote Sensing at ETH Zurich
The Chair of Hydrology and Water Resources Management, Institute of Environmental Engineering, ETH Zurich has a vacancy for
The PostDoc will focus on 1) Generating time-series of DEMs for the study region based on imagery acquired with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), declassified imagery (e.g. Hexagon, Corona), recent high resolution stereo data (such as Cartosat, SPOT, TerraSAR-X) and other suitable data sources which may become available, 2) Comparing the DEMs to calculate volume and mass changes with special emphasis on the debris-covered glaciers, 3) Calculating glacier flow velocities using suitable remote sensing data, 4) Identifying debris-covered ice, ice cliffs, supra-glacial lakes and their changes. He/she will interact with scientists from the Hydrology and Water Resources Management group at ETH Zurich and co-researchers at Glaciology Group of the University of Zurich and the Department of Physical Geography of the University of Utrecht to contribute to research papers and other outputs.
The PostDoc will work together with Dr. T. Bolch (University of Zurich), Dr. F. Pellicciotti, Dr. W. Immerzeel and Prof. P. Burlando, and will benefit from synergies with the glacio-hydrological part of the project (lead by Dr. Francesca Pellicciotti) and from collaborations with other researchers at national and international level.
The successful applicant will have a PhD in photogrammetry, remote sensing or an equivalent field and a proven record of scientific publications. Candidates without a specific PhD can be considered, provided they have a proven record of research in the domain of photogrammetry and remote sensing. Statistical data analyses as well as programming skills (Matlab, IDL or others) are an asset. Specific knowledge of energy and mass balance glacier processes is highly welcomed. We expect a person highly motivated towards scientific research, showing personal initiative, being comfortable with both team and independent work, and having good oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of English is required; knowledge of German is an advantage. The PostDoc will work in an international team of motivated young scientists.
Additional information about the position can be obtained from Dr. F. Pellicciotti (pellicciotti@ifu.baug.ethz.ch) and/or Dr. T. Bolch (tobias.bolch@geo.uzh.ch). Applications should include a motivation letter, a detailed CV including information about academic education, a list of publications, and references, to be submitted as single PDF file to both Dr. Francesca Pellicciotti and Dr. Tobias Bolch. The tentative start is 1st April, but the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
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Tuesday, February 25, 2014
[CRYOLIST] PhD assistantship in sea ice, Spring 2015
A PhD Research Assistantship will be available starting in Spring 2015 in the Environmental Science and Engineering PhD Program at the Univ. of Texas San Antonio (UTSA), San Antonio TX, USA.
A three year NSF-funded study of Coastal Polynyas and Antarctic sea ice in the Ross Sea will be conducted starting in late 2014. A vessel expedition to the Ross Sea will be conducted along with an airborne campaign using airborne lidar and photography over the ice cover to obtain surface elevations of the sea ice. One aspect of the vessel campaign is to make measurements of ice thicknesses , with their corresponding surface elevations and snow depths. The purpose of these measurements is to establish algorithms with quantitative confidence limits for converting surface elevations into regional estimates of ice thicknesses. The PhD study will primarily use airborne lidar data to estimate ice thicknesses and to relate ice distribution changes to ocean and atmospheric forcing in the Ross Sea, as well as the analyses of the relevant field data to determine ice thickness from surface elevations. Other remote sensing data (e.g., MODIS and radar) will be analyzed for related ice formation processes in coastal polynyas, ice deformation and ice concentration. Analysis and integration of existing ICESat, CryoSat, and IceBridge data sets for the same area are also expected. Interests in sea ice geophysics, polar oceanography and remote sensing with some background in computer science, physics, and earth science is expected for best-qualified applicants. Prior experience on sea ice remote sensing is a big plus.
Formal application deadlines for the PhD admission is 1 Oct 2014 for Spring semester 2015 admission beginning in January 2015.. Application information is available on: http://utsa.edu/admissions/index.html. Applications should directly go through the same website.
Interested applicants should contact: Stephen.ackley@utsa.edu and Hongjie.xie@utsa.edu for questions on qualification, and if more details are needed. More information about the UTSA polar research group can be found at www.utsa.edu/LRSG.
Monday, February 24, 2014
[CRYOLIST] Research priorities in the Transantarctic Mountains
Future research in the Transantarctic Mountains
1) The research community attending the 2013 Transantarctic Mountains Science meeting in addition to the open call for comments produced and shaped the below attached document (Landscape and Life). The document is a first step towards determining the broad scientific goals and challenges that can only be resolved by interdisciplinary research in the Transantarctic Mountains.
2) As the next Antarctic proposal deadline is fast approaching 4/15/2014 I would like to encourage everyone to submit proposals to the Antarctic Research programs. This is the only way to justify future TAM camps and strong continuation of research in the TAM. This is particularly important now that a new TAM camp is being planned at the Shackleton glacier (http://tamcamp.org/camp/selected).
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Jaakko
Jaakko Putkonen, Ph.D, Assistant Professor
Harold Hamm School of Geology and Geological Engineering, MS 8358
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND 58202-8358
USA
tel: 701-777-3213
fax: 701-777-4449
Homepage: http://sites.google.com/site/undgeomorphology/home
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Landscape and Life;
Future interdisciplinary research priorities in the Transantarctic Mountains
Compiled and edited by Jaakko Putkonen, John Isbell, Kathy Licht, and Nathan Smith.
2/24/2014
Background
On 9/22-25/2013 sixty-one scientists, students, support personnel, and teachers from the USA, Russia, Japan, New Zealand, and Belgium, participated in the Transantarctic Mountains Science meeting held in Minneapolis, MN. The participants represented all major fields of research conducted in the Transantarctic Mountains (TAM) including life-sciences, geology, glaciology, atmospheric sciences, and geophysics. In addition to exchanging recent research findings and building interdisciplinary bridges, the attendees spent significant time identifying outstanding science questions that can only be answered by research in TAM.
This document is based on the small group sessions and community discussion at the 2013 TAM Science meeting. The draft of this document was circulated for comments from currently active researchers interested in TAM Science. This document strives to be the first step towards articulating the overarching questions and broad scientific challenges that motivate future research in TAM.
TAM is a unique laboratory that contains rock exposures recording the evolution of the Antarctic continent since the Archean. For the last 350 Ma of that history, Antarctica has been located in a polar or near polar position, making it the only place on Earth that provides a deep time perspective on the physical, chemical, and biotic development of Earth’s modern polar system. TAM also contains extensive 3-D exposures of rocks and landforms on ice-free slopes and in valleys, affording nearly 100,000 km2 of exposure and making it a rich natural archive. Therefore, a concerted scientific effort in TAM would significantly move the knowledge of Earth’s systems forward. The rest of this document describes the unique scientific opportunities available in TAM.
The Transantarctic Mountains – the world’s longest polar archive and unique modern natural laboratory
The scientific community working in the Transantarctic Mountains recognizes that our advances in disciplinary-focused investigations have paved the way for a new path toward multi-disciplinary efforts that will allow us to answer broad compelling questions which have emerged from our earlier efforts. Nowhere on Earth have so many important geologic features and fossils been discovered with so little time invested on the ground. Most finds on other continents reflect tens to hundreds of years of total scrutiny, whereas the total time to date spent on any one exposure in Antarctica can be measured in hours or days rather than in years. The ecosystems and the biological communities living in soil, ice, and lakes are largely unknown. Keeping in mind this disparity, it is amazing what investigations in TAM have already revealed about Antarctica’s physical and biological evolution, history, and current processes. We expect that TAM scientific investigations with a new multidisciplinary approach to answering the outstanding big questions will accelerate our understanding of this unique polar environment.
The research questions identified by the TAM science community span temporal scales from deep time to modern as well as localized to global spatial scales. These questions include:
1. How has the biogeochemical pathways been altered by both past life histories and current environmentally driven changes in the physiology and species composition of TAM biological communities?
- How have surficial process changed in response to climate over the past several million years and how has the biota responded to these changes?
- How have high-latitude ecosystems and biological communities evolved in the TAM over the past 350 Ma and how has landscape evolution through deep time affected ecosystem structure and stability?
- What are the geological and biological records of climate change in the TAM covering the past 350 Ma? How did the landscape evolve due to these climatic changes? What are the local and global atmospheric and oceanographic forcings, feedbacks, and thresholds that control the responses?
- How was Antarctica constructed over time and how has that affected landscape and biotic evolution?
- How have Antarctica’s global scale connections (such as plate tectonics, obliquity, atmospheric circulation, ocean currents) changed through time and how are they recorded in the Transantarctic Mountains?
While these questions are written with investigations in the Transantarctic Mountains in mind, our ability to address them is largely a function of the currently known and yet to be discovered records. The long-term (Archean-Mesozoic) record of Polar landscape (especially Paleozoic) and biotic evolution is preserved in the extensive exposures contained in TAM. The Cenozoic and recent glacial history is accessible in ice cores (~1 Myrs), glacial deposits (in some locations >10 Myrs), and deep sea sediments (60 Myrs). The Neogene-Quaternary glacial record is directly accessible in TAM where the buried ice, debris cover, glacial moraines, landforms and biological samples provide a comprehensive picture of recent environmental changes and related biological change.
Addressing the research questions outlined above requires a wide range of disciplines, which include: life-sciences, geology, glaciology, and atmospheric sciences. Such an approach to TAM studies would significantly expedite the science, as diverse groups would be studying in the same field area and exploring different increments of time. Such multidisciplinary research is known to facilitate innovation and be a productive incubator for the next generation of scientists.
The road map from past to future
The modern Antarctic environment was once assumed to be much like the seasonally frozen northern hemisphere, only without warm summers. Research has shown that this is true only in a superficial sense. The Arctic is characterized by seasonally melting ice in soil and snow on the ground surface. Antarctica is characterized by generally dry regolith with minimal amounts of melt water. This difference eliminates many of the typical permafrost related processes and landforms seen in the Arctic. Essentially, we have learned that the Antarctic environment is unique in that it is the product of prolonged cold desert conditions measured in millions of years. However, we have a poor understanding of how the environment changes over time scales of hundreds of thousands to millions of years. How does this uniqueness affect the life-forms that live in ice, water, and soil? How have the changes in climate and related glacial advances/retreats affected both the environment and the life forms?
The deposits dating to last few million years, although readily accessible at ice free areas, are just a short sliver in the landscape and biotic evolution of Antarctica. Deep time, including much of the Proterozoic (1750 to 542 Myrs) and Phanerozoic Eons (the last 542 Myrs), is also represented in the crystalline basement and sedimentary rocks exposed in TAM. This record contains information on environmental change as Antarctica split from the supercontinent of Rodinia, reassembled into the supercontinent of Gondwana, drifted into a polar position, and subsequently broke up into Earth’s modern lithospheric configuration.
Of particular interest is the late Paleozoic, Mesozoic and Cenozoic record. The late Paleozoic marks the last complete transition of an icehouse to a greenhouse/hothouse Earth (330 to 259 Ma). This transition led directly to Earth’s most severe extinction event, the end Permian mass extinction (at 252.6 Ma) when more than 90% of all marine species and 70% of terrestrial vertebrates became extinct. Restructuring of the biosphere ensued during the Triassic with an additional extinction event that severely affected the terrestrial biota at the end of the Triassic (201.3 Myrs ago). These extinction events fundamentally reorganized marine and terrestrial ecosystems, and in some cases can serve as analogues for understanding our modern biodiversity crisis. However, much of our knowledge of "global" extinction events is based on extrapolation from more heavily sampled temperate regions, begging the question: How have mass extinction events affected high-latitude ecosystems? During the Jurassic, a large igneous province developed in Gondwana, with the intrusion of extensive sills and dikes and the extrusion of large volumes of flood basalts, and profoundly influencing the TAM landscape, as well as probably affecting oceanic anoxia. Following a 256 Myr glacial hiatus, ice sheets returned to Antarctica ~34 Myrs ago marking the onset of Cenozoic glaciation, which continues today. During the Cenozoic, Antarctica’s biota continued to adapt and respond to environmental change. The sedimentary rocks and fossils in TAM record these changes and provide clues as to how Antarctica’s polar geosphere and biosphere responded to the environmental changes and evolved to its current state.
To address questions concerning deep time environmental evolution, investigations are needed by paleontologists to understand the ancient configuration of the biosphere and how the biota adapted to severe environmental change. Investigations by sedimentary geologists, igneous petrologists, and structural geologists are required to understand how the ancient landscape changed through time and what tectonic forces were acting on the Antarctic crustal blocks. Studies by paleopedologists and geochemists are needed to tease out the environmental signals and the record of chemical cycles from the rocks, and geochronologic studies are required to accurately determine the timing of events, and to integrate these into a complete picture of earth history.
Conclusion
The new focus of TAM research, to understand polar landscape and biotic evolution, would bring diverse scientists together to resolve how life and the environment have shifted with climate over the past 1725 Myrs, and specifically during the last 350 Myrs and how these uniquely Antarctic/South Polar processes are shaping today’s landscape. Although much can be learned about Earth systems through study of modern landscapes and organisms, a complete picture of how and why changes occur is only provided by understanding both modern and ancient environmental change. Thus, evolution of the Antarctic Polar system requires scientists addressing both modern and deep time environmental change. TAM rocks, fossils, landscapes, and the current biota provide the longest and most complete record of Polar conditions on Earth.
The new multidisciplinary research focus in Antarctica would provide an unprecedented view of the landscape and biota in a unique environment and provide detailed information on how landscapes and life on the continent have changed through time.
[CRYOLIST] MICROSNOW workshop pre-registration is now open
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Snow Microstructure Workshops in 2014:
9-14 March Intercomparison of Snow Grain Size Measurements Workshop, Davos, Switzerland
4-5 August Intercomparison of Snow Grain Size Measurements Results Workshop, Reading, UK
6-8 August Workshop on Microstructure in Snow Microwave Radiative Transfer (MICROSNOW), Reading, UK
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Snow Microstructure Workshops in 2014:
9-14 March Intercomparison of Snow Grain Size Measurements Workshop, Davos, Switzerland
4-5 August Intercomparison of Snow Grain Size Measurements Results Workshop, Reading, UK
6-8 August Workshop on Microstructure in Snow Microwave Radiative Transfer (MICROSNOW), Reading, UK
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Pre-registration for the MICROSNOW (details below) workshop on the 6-8 August 2014 is now open:
If you would like to attend this, or the related Intercomparison of Snow Grain Size Measurements follow-up workshop on the 4-5 August, please fill in the pre-registration form so that we can cater for your needs and to alert you directly when registration opens. Although those interested are welcome to attend, places are strictly limited. Registration will open on 14th April 2014 and will close on 31st May 2014.
The Microstructure in Snow Microwave Radiative Transfer workshop aims to develop understanding on how snow microstructure information should be used in radiative transfer theory. Developments in snow microwave models and the implications for snow remote sensing will be discussed. This international workshop will bring together researchers at all career levels and with a range of experience, both practical and theoretical. We welcome submissions that cover relevant areas, including discussions on the physics of microwave scattering from snow microstructure, development of microwave data products, coupling physical and microwave models and optimal calibration / validation of models.
Many thanks,
Mel Sandells on behalf the Organising Committee:
Ian Davenport
Maria Hörhold
Stefanie Linow
Will Masklanka
Nick Rutter
Maria Hörhold
Stefanie Linow
Will Masklanka
Nick Rutter
Sunday, February 23, 2014
[CRYOLIST] Fwd: FW: Expedition opportunity for undergraduate students - Tunsbergdalsbreen Project
Dear All,
Brathay Exploration Group is currently recruiting for their 2014 Exploring Glaciers expedition, and we are looking for undergraduate students to join us.
The expedition is set on and around the Jostedal Icecap, Norway and involves a 5 day glaciers skills training course, where members learn to use ice axes and crampons, do crevasse rescues, and spend 2 days walking up a glacier and staying at it top before walking back down. This course is them followed by a week exploring the Josteldalen National Park whilst developing their mountaineering skills, learning how the landscape and the glaciers within it are changing as a result of climate change. The expedition is part of the Tunsberdalsbreen Project (http://www.tunsbergdalsbreen.no/) and run in conjunction with the Field Studies Council and the Norwegian Glacier Museum. Members of this expedition will then be able to progress on to our Glaciers and Climate Change expedition in 2015, which surveys Tunsbergdalsbreen, the largest outlet glacier of the Jostel Icecap, to determine its response to current climate change and our Greenland expedition which will carry out glaciological monitoring (still in development).
Please could you make your undergraduate students aware of this expedition opportunity, including the BEG's website address (http://www.brathayexploration.org.uk/features/expeditions-environmental-studies/1082-exploring-glaciers-norway) and my email address for any enquiries (morgan.gibson@brathayexploration.org.uk). Many of its past participants have gone on to PhDs related to glaciology and successful obtained jobs, partially due to their involvement in the project.
Best wishes,
Morgan Gibson
Ph.D candidate
Physical Geography and Earth Science Seminar Coordinator
Year 1 Tutor
Department of Geography and Earth Sciences
Aberystwyth University. SY23 3DB. UK
BSG Postgraduate forum member
Trustee for Brathay Exploration Group
Twitter: @morgan_gibson
Thursday, February 20, 2014
[CRYOLIST] Postdoc position available at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Please note that this post has already been advertised on Cryolist but the deadline has been extended by 10 days (this is because it was only recently cross-listed on another listserv and we wanted to be fair to all potential applicants). Thank you! Helen
Postdoc position available at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Applications should be sent electronically (application letter, CV and names of three referees) to Helen Amanda Fricker hafricker@ucsd.edu by February 28th 2014 with the subject line "Postdoc application 2014". Please contact me if there are any questions about the scope of the position and experience requirements.
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Dr Helen Amanda Fricker
Professor
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
La Jolla, California, USA
Tel: 858-534-6145 (w)
619-993-3569 (cell)
Postdoc position available at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography
We seek to fill a position at the Postdoctoral Researcher level in the Scripps Glaciology Group, Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO), University of California San Diego (UCSD), in La Jolla, Southern California. See: http://scripps.ucsd.edu/ & http://glaciology.ucsd.edu
The successful applicant will work mainly with satellite and airborne altimetry data (ICESat, Envisat, CryoSat-2, IceBridge and simulated ICESat-2) on one or more related projects on the Antarctic and Greenland ice sheets, depending on their previous experience and interest, including: Antarctic ice shelf change and stability and links to oceanic and climatic forcings; Antarctic ice shelf grounding zones; and Antarctic subglacial lakes and their effect on ice dynamics. Previous experience in satellite radar and/or laser altimetry is highly desirable. Proficiency in IDL and/or Matlab and a solid understanding of GPS and geodesy would be a bonus.
Salary for the position will be determined by the University commensurate with qualifications and experience and based on the University of California pay scale, plus benefits. Starting date is negotiable, but ideally the candidate would be available to start on or before 14th April 2014. The position is for one year, with renewal for a second year subject to performance and funding availability.Applications should be sent electronically (application letter, CV and names of three referees) to Helen Amanda Fricker hafricker@ucsd.edu by February 28th 2014 with the subject line "Postdoc application 2014". Please contact me if there are any questions about the scope of the position and experience requirements.
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Dr Helen Amanda Fricker
Professor
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
La Jolla, California, USA
Tel: 858-534-6145 (w)
619-993-3569 (cell)
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
[CRYOLIST] Post Doctoral Research positions available: Earth System Analysis to Inform Decisionmaking and Coupled Ethical-Epistemic Analyses for Sustainable Climate Risk Management
Postdoctoral Positions in Sustainable Climate Risk Management
Earth and Environmental Systems Institute
The Pennsylvania State University
Two postdoctoral positions are available in the Earth and Environmental Systems Institute at the
Pennsylvania State University. Successful candidates will become part of an interdisciplinary research
network on Sustainable Climate Risk Management (SCRiM) (http://scrimhub.org). Centered at Penn
State and linking 18 universities and five research institutions in six nations, SCRiM addresses the
question: What are sustainable, scientifically sound, technologically feasible, economically efficient, and
ethically defensible climate-risk management strategies? SCRiM catalyzes fundamental, mission-oriented,
and transdisciplinary research to characterize climate risks and trade-offs associated with risk management
instruments such as mitigation, adaptation, and geoengineering. The network provides unique opportunities
for research, education, outreach, decision support, and professional development. SCRiM postdocs enjoy
ample opportunities for transdisciplinary research collaboration as well as professional mentoring by a team
of experts in relevant disciplines. The two available positions are as follows:
1. Earth System Analysis to Inform Decisionmaking
The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary research team that analyzes two main questions: (i)
How can paleoclimatic and instrumental records improve our mechanistic understanding of the climate
system and inform climate predictions? (ii) How can this scientific information be used to improve the
design of climate-risk management strategies? The ideal candidate would have a strong background in a
field such as Earth system science (e.g., atmospheric science, geosciences, oceanography), Bayesian
statistics, or applied mathematics. The candidate will have considerable freedom to collaboratively design
the research within the scope of the broad questions outlined above. Possible example projects include
uncertainty analysis of climate projections, decision analysis of climate change adaptation and mitigation
strategies, and risk analysis of proposed geoengineering strategies.
2. Coupled Ethical-Epistemic Analyses for Sustainable Climate Risk Management
The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary research team that analyzes two central areas of
concern: (i) the role of coupled ethical-epistemic issues in climate change science and (ii) how to improve
decisionmaking under conditions of risk and uncertainty to ensure ethical adequacy. The ideal candidate
would have a strong background in the ethical dimensions of scientific practice and an appreciation of the
ethical issues raised by deep uncertainty. An understanding of climate change mitigation, adaptation,
geoengineering strategies is desirable. Interests in decisionmaking under uncertainty, integrated assessment,
and in collaborations involving Earth scientists, statisticians, decision analysts, economists, and philosophers
would be further advantages for applicants to both positions.
The positions are available immediately and will remain open until filled. Initial appointment will be for a
period of one year, with excellent possibility of renewal for one or more additional years. The salary will be
competitive, commensurate with experience, and will comply with Penn State University guidelines.
Successful completion of a background check is required prior to employment.
To apply to either position, please email a single PDF file (maximum 10 MB) containing a letter of interest,
a CV, reprints of two manuscripts, and contact information for three references to Jaime Ross
(jli1@psu.edu). For questions about the potential projects, please contact Klaus Keller (klaus@psu.edu)
(position #1) or Nancy Tuana (ntuana@psu.edu) (position #2).
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity
of its workforce.
Earth and Environmental Systems Institute
The Pennsylvania State University
Two postdoctoral positions are available in the Earth and Environmental Systems Institute at the
Pennsylvania State University. Successful candidates will become part of an interdisciplinary research
network on Sustainable Climate Risk Management (SCRiM) (http://scrimhub.org). Centered at Penn
State and linking 18 universities and five research institutions in six nations, SCRiM addresses the
question: What are sustainable, scientifically sound, technologically feasible, economically efficient, and
ethically defensible climate-risk management strategies? SCRiM catalyzes fundamental, mission-oriented,
and transdisciplinary research to characterize climate risks and trade-offs associated with risk management
instruments such as mitigation, adaptation, and geoengineering. The network provides unique opportunities
for research, education, outreach, decision support, and professional development. SCRiM postdocs enjoy
ample opportunities for transdisciplinary research collaboration as well as professional mentoring by a team
of experts in relevant disciplines. The two available positions are as follows:
1. Earth System Analysis to Inform Decisionmaking
The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary research team that analyzes two main questions: (i)
How can paleoclimatic and instrumental records improve our mechanistic understanding of the climate
system and inform climate predictions? (ii) How can this scientific information be used to improve the
design of climate-risk management strategies? The ideal candidate would have a strong background in a
field such as Earth system science (e.g., atmospheric science, geosciences, oceanography), Bayesian
statistics, or applied mathematics. The candidate will have considerable freedom to collaboratively design
the research within the scope of the broad questions outlined above. Possible example projects include
uncertainty analysis of climate projections, decision analysis of climate change adaptation and mitigation
strategies, and risk analysis of proposed geoengineering strategies.
2. Coupled Ethical-Epistemic Analyses for Sustainable Climate Risk Management
The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary research team that analyzes two central areas of
concern: (i) the role of coupled ethical-epistemic issues in climate change science and (ii) how to improve
decisionmaking under conditions of risk and uncertainty to ensure ethical adequacy. The ideal candidate
would have a strong background in the ethical dimensions of scientific practice and an appreciation of the
ethical issues raised by deep uncertainty. An understanding of climate change mitigation, adaptation,
geoengineering strategies is desirable. Interests in decisionmaking under uncertainty, integrated assessment,
and in collaborations involving Earth scientists, statisticians, decision analysts, economists, and philosophers
would be further advantages for applicants to both positions.
The positions are available immediately and will remain open until filled. Initial appointment will be for a
period of one year, with excellent possibility of renewal for one or more additional years. The salary will be
competitive, commensurate with experience, and will comply with Penn State University guidelines.
Successful completion of a background check is required prior to employment.
To apply to either position, please email a single PDF file (maximum 10 MB) containing a letter of interest,
a CV, reprints of two manuscripts, and contact information for three references to Jaime Ross
(jli1@psu.edu). For questions about the potential projects, please contact Klaus Keller (klaus@psu.edu)
(position #1) or Nancy Tuana (ntuana@psu.edu) (position #2).
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity
of its workforce.
[CRYOLIST] REMINDER: Sea Ice Prediction Network Webinar - Registration Available
REMINDER: Sea Ice Prediction Network Webinar - Registration Available
Registration Available
Sea Ice Prediction Network
Open Webinar
Thursday, 20 February 2014
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. AKST
To register for the webinar, please go to:
http://www.arcus.org/sipn/webinars/register
For questions, contact:
Betsy Turner-Bogren (betsy@arcus.org)
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REMINDER: Registration is available for the Sea Ice Prediction Network
(SIPN) webinar on seasonal arctic sea ice prediction. The webinar is
free of charge, open to the public, and is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. to
12:00p.m. AKST (12:00-1:00 p.m. PST, 1:00-2:00 p.m. MST, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
CST, and 3:00-4:00 p.m. EST) on Thursday, 20 February 2014.
Registration is required. To register for the webinar, please go to:
http://www.arcus.org/sipn/webinars/register.
Instructions will be sent to all registered participants.
This webinar will provide a brief summary of SIPN project goals and will
begin discussions on how to improve sea ice predictions, specifically
for the 2014 Sea Ice Outlook. The webinar is open to all interested
participants, including sea ice researchers, students, decision-makers,
and others. It is organized as a prelude to the Sea Ice Prediction
workshop, which will be held 1-2 April 2014 in Boulder, Colorado.
The webinar will be archived and available online after the event.
For further information about the April workshop and to download a
preliminary agenda, please go to: http://www.arcus.org/sipn.
To register for the webinar, please go to:
http://www.arcus.org/sipn/webinars/register.
For questions, contact:
For webinar: Betsy Turner-Bogren (betsy@arcus.org)
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Sea Ice Prediction Network
Open Webinar
Thursday, 20 February 2014
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. AKST
To register for the webinar, please go to:
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for the 2014 Sea Ice Outlook. The webinar is open to all interested
participants, including sea ice researchers, students, decision-makers,
and others. It is organized as a prelude to the Sea Ice Prediction
workshop, which will be held 1-2 April 2014 in Boulder, Colorado.
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Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Re: [CRYOLIST] HD video camera for not-so-comfy field science
Get yourself a Nikon D800, best camera out there and will give you tons of
options for other work, like photogrammetry etc. -Matt
-----Original Message-----
From: alessio
Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2014 10:25 AM
To: cryolist@cryolist.org
Subject: [CRYOLIST] HD video camera for not-so-comfy field science
Dear cryolist.
I am looking for a good, semi-professional HD camera to take videos out
in the field.
I have been doing most of my work with a tiny GOPRO2, which still serves
me good.
However, GOPRO batteries are not so good in the cold, the fish-eye makes
things look funny and you can not zoom.
Durable batteries, ruggedness, adaptability, capability to zoom are
desirable qualities.
I wonder if people in the cryolist community can provide me with some
suggestions based on their experiences with cameras.
I will compile the answers in a document. Shoot me a message if you'd
like to receive it.
I look forward to hear from you.
All the best.
Alessio Gusmeroli
International Arctic Research Center
University of Alaska Fairbanks
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options for other work, like photogrammetry etc. -Matt
-----Original Message-----
From: alessio
Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2014 10:25 AM
To: cryolist@cryolist.org
Subject: [CRYOLIST] HD video camera for not-so-comfy field science
Dear cryolist.
I am looking for a good, semi-professional HD camera to take videos out
in the field.
I have been doing most of my work with a tiny GOPRO2, which still serves
me good.
However, GOPRO batteries are not so good in the cold, the fish-eye makes
things look funny and you can not zoom.
Durable batteries, ruggedness, adaptability, capability to zoom are
desirable qualities.
I wonder if people in the cryolist community can provide me with some
suggestions based on their experiences with cameras.
I will compile the answers in a document. Shoot me a message if you'd
like to receive it.
I look forward to hear from you.
All the best.
Alessio Gusmeroli
International Arctic Research Center
University of Alaska Fairbanks
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[CRYOLIST] Experience with tablet PCs for GPS navigation in Antarctica/Greenland?
Cryolisters,
following the camera request here comes another one for tablets:
Does anyone have experience using tablet PCs for GPS navigation in Antarctica/Greenland?
A large variety of software is available for GPS navigation with tablet PCs. Low energy consumption, built-in GPS receivers, and ease of use make them attractive for navigation on the ground for Antarctic and Greenland field work for meter-scale accuracy in unobstructed landscapes.
Who has experience with using these devices for real-time navigation?
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following the camera request here comes another one for tablets:
Does anyone have experience using tablet PCs for GPS navigation in Antarctica/Greenland?
A large variety of software is available for GPS navigation with tablet PCs. Low energy consumption, built-in GPS receivers, and ease of use make them attractive for navigation on the ground for Antarctic and Greenland field work for meter-scale accuracy in unobstructed landscapes.
Who has experience with using these devices for real-time navigation?
Of specific interest are the issues:
- which model & operating system
- which software
- combination with satellite images or maps
- establishing tracks, waypoints, routes
- data exchange with PC and other GPS systems
- data recording quality checks (e.g. sat. constellation, DOPs, ...)
- use outside (e.g. snowmachine) and inside (vehicle cabin)
- which model & operating system
- which software
- combination with satellite images or maps
- establishing tracks, waypoints, routes
- data exchange with PC and other GPS systems
- data recording quality checks (e.g. sat. constellation, DOPs, ...)
- use outside (e.g. snowmachine) and inside (vehicle cabin)
The questions is also in ResearchGate's online forum:
If you have some experiences, please use the forum or feel free to email me. I'll send a digest to cryolist in about a month.
Regards,
Olaf
PS: We do not intend to solely use tablets in the future.
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Alfred-Wegener-Institut
Helmholtz-Zentrum für Polar- und Meeresforschung
Prof. Dr. Olaf Eisen
Glaziologie-LIMPICS
Am alten Hafen 26
D - 27568 Bremerhaven
Fon +49 (0)471 4831 1969
Fax +49 (0)471 4831 1271
Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft
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[CRYOLIST] HD video camera for not-so-comfy field science
Dear cryolist.
I am looking for a good, semi-professional HD camera to take videos out
in the field.
I have been doing most of my work with a tiny GOPRO2, which still serves
me good.
However, GOPRO batteries are not so good in the cold, the fish-eye makes
things look funny and you can not zoom.
Durable batteries, ruggedness, adaptability, capability to zoom are
desirable qualities.
I wonder if people in the cryolist community can provide me with some
suggestions based on their experiences with cameras.
I will compile the answers in a document. Shoot me a message if you'd
like to receive it.
I look forward to hear from you.
All the best.
Alessio Gusmeroli
International Arctic Research Center
University of Alaska Fairbanks
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I am looking for a good, semi-professional HD camera to take videos out
in the field.
I have been doing most of my work with a tiny GOPRO2, which still serves
me good.
However, GOPRO batteries are not so good in the cold, the fish-eye makes
things look funny and you can not zoom.
Durable batteries, ruggedness, adaptability, capability to zoom are
desirable qualities.
I wonder if people in the cryolist community can provide me with some
suggestions based on their experiences with cameras.
I will compile the answers in a document. Shoot me a message if you'd
like to receive it.
I look forward to hear from you.
All the best.
Alessio Gusmeroli
International Arctic Research Center
University of Alaska Fairbanks
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[CRYOLIST] Postdoctoral Fellow in Earth Observation at UiT The Arctic University of Norway
UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Faculty of Science and Technology, has a Postdoctoral Fellow position vacant.
The position is attached to the Department of Physics and Technology and the research group in Earth Observation.
Application deadline: 20 March 2014.
The position's field of research:
The Norwegian Research Council through the NORRUSS program funds the Postdoctoral Research Fellowship. The project is entitled "Detection and Characterization of Anthropogenic Oil Pollution in the Barents Sea by Synthetic Aperture Radar"; a joint effort between UiT The Arctic University of Norway and Russian Academy of Science, and their respective partners. It is intended that the post-doctoral research fellow shall conduct his/her work within the scope of this project. The post-doctoral research fellow will work on algorithm development, multi-sensor techniques, and information retrieval from remote sensing measurements. It is desired that the research conducted have an emphasis on synthetic aperture radar (SAR) and emerging polarimetric SAR techniques, with application to petroleum related pollution monitoring in the Barents Sea and the marginal ice zone. Both theoretical and experimental work will be relevant. The applicant shall submit an own project proposal within the above-mentioned scope. The research fellow may also be involved in the activities related to the Barents Remote Sensing School (BARESS), a research school for PhD students at the Department of Physics and Technology.
Please visit this web-side for instructions on how to apply:
http://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/100266/postdoctoral-fellow-in-earth-observation-remote-sensing-at-the-department-of-physics-and-technologyAssoc. Prof. Camilla Brekke
Department of Physics and Technology
UiT The Arctic University of Norway
Department of Physics and Technology
UiT The Arctic University of Norway
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