Mon. Apr 28, 2014 9:00 AM - 10:45 AM 213 (2F)

Convener:*Atsushi Higuchi(Center for Environmental Remote Sensing (CEReS), Chiba University, Japan), Qoosaku Moteki(Research Institute for Global Change, Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology), Kei Yoshimura(Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute, University of Tokyo), Hirotaka Kamahori(Meteorological Research Institute), Shintaro Kawahara(Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology), Chair:Shintaro Kawahara(Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology), Qoosaku Moteki(Research Institute for Global Change, Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology)

This session's first scopes is to enhance utilization of various datasets for the Earth environment by a cross-cutting way. Studies on observation data and its network, data rescue, data centers, data assimilation, good collaboration exercises, model development and its distribution, and visualization tools are encouraged to participate. We discuss on effective usage of the datasets, enhancement of collaboration, efficient feedback system, training and outreach activities, etc. The same name sessions were held in previous years and the participants are increasing. Therefore constructive and fruitful discussions are expected.