Conference on Earth observation for land-atmosphere interaction science, Frascati, Italy
3 November 2010 - 3 November 2010
Italy
A conference on Earth observation for land-atmosphere interaction science will take place from 3 to 5 November 2010 in Frascati, Italy.
Land-atmosphere interactions include a variety of critical feedbacks among radiative, hydrological, and biogeochemical processes resulting in complex exchanges of energy and matter that influence the overall Earth system and its climate. The observation, understanding and prediction of such processes and their impacts have been hindered in the past by the lack of suitable data at the required spatial and time scales. In the last few years, Earth observation (EO) data integrated with in-situ networks and within suitable models have demonstrated the potential to become a major tool for observing key variables and characterising main processes governing land-atmosphere interactions at global to local scales.
In the next few years, the capabilities of monitoring land surface and atmosphere will further improve by the increasing number of advanced EO missions to be launched by space agencies. The full exploitation of such increasing multi-mission observational capacity requires harmonized research efforts involving both EO and Earth system scientists, modellers, and institutions to develop novel observations and robust biophysical products to be effectively integrated with in-situ data and within appropriate coupled models.
In this context, this conference aims at bringing together the EO and Earth system communities, as well as scientific institutions and space agencies involved in the observation, characterisation and forecasting of land-atmosphere interactions and their impacts. In particular, the event represents a unique opportunity to facilitate the communications and scientific exchanges among these different communities in order to enhance the coordination of specific scientific efforts and advocate for a common view of major scientific needs and priority areas for the future.For further information, please visit: http://www.congrex.nl/10c13/(opens in new window)
Land-atmosphere interactions include a variety of critical feedbacks among radiative, hydrological, and biogeochemical processes resulting in complex exchanges of energy and matter that influence the overall Earth system and its climate. The observation, understanding and prediction of such processes and their impacts have been hindered in the past by the lack of suitable data at the required spatial and time scales. In the last few years, Earth observation (EO) data integrated with in-situ networks and within suitable models have demonstrated the potential to become a major tool for observing key variables and characterising main processes governing land-atmosphere interactions at global to local scales.
In the next few years, the capabilities of monitoring land surface and atmosphere will further improve by the increasing number of advanced EO missions to be launched by space agencies. The full exploitation of such increasing multi-mission observational capacity requires harmonized research efforts involving both EO and Earth system scientists, modellers, and institutions to develop novel observations and robust biophysical products to be effectively integrated with in-situ data and within appropriate coupled models.
In this context, this conference aims at bringing together the EO and Earth system communities, as well as scientific institutions and space agencies involved in the observation, characterisation and forecasting of land-atmosphere interactions and their impacts. In particular, the event represents a unique opportunity to facilitate the communications and scientific exchanges among these different communities in order to enhance the coordination of specific scientific efforts and advocate for a common view of major scientific needs and priority areas for the future.For further information, please visit: http://www.congrex.nl/10c13/(opens in new window)