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Reminder: IROWG ROMEX Workshop-2 registration
by Hui Shao 07 Jan '25

07 Jan '25

Dear IROWG/ROMEX community, This is a friendly reminder that registration opens now for the second IROWG ROMEX (ROMEX-2) Workshop, which will take place from February 25 to 27, 2025, at EUMETSAT Headquarters in Darmstadt, Germany. All ROMEX participants are strongly encouraged to present results, no matter what stages they are at this point. *Please register at the IROWG ROMEX workshop webpage*: https://www.eventsforce.net/eumetsat/frontend/reg/thome.csp?pageID=26230&ev… *Registration Deadline:* January 20, 2025 This Second ROMEX workshop aims to finalize and consolidate the findings from various NWP centers and research entities, align the presentation of these results, and prepare recommendations for CGMS agencies. The workshop will focus on presentations and discussions in the following areas: - Reports on ROMEX related NWP impact studies and applications - Best ways to present ROMEX results to stakeholders and decision-makers - Status and plans of relevant RO missions - Other relevant developments and research pertaining to ROMEX The first two days of the meeting will feature presentations and discussions, while the final day will include a plenary session dedicated to consolidating ROMEX findings and finalizing the report and recommendations for CGMS. In-person participation is strongly encouraged, though remote access will be available. A detailed agenda will be provided after registration closes. *Note:* A full abstract is not required. Following the approach of the first ROMEX workshop, proposals will be accepted as long as the topics are relevant. Please plan your travel in advance, as the agenda will be finalized in early February. IROWG would like to express sincere gratitude to EUMETSAT for hosting this meeting and is looking forward to seeing you in Darmstadt. Hui Co-chair of IROWG Joint Center for Satellite Data Assimilation (JCSDA) =================================== Dr. Hui Shao She/her/hers Project Scientist Joint Center for Satellite Data Assimilation (JCSDA) NOAA Center for Weather and Climate Prediction 5830 University Research Ct, College Park, MD 20740 Email: huishao(a)ucar.edu Email: hui.shao(a)noaa.gov ===================================

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IROWG email list transition is complete
by Hui Shao 17 Dec '24

17 Dec '24

Dear All, We have completed the transition of the IROWG email list. The previous address, irowglist(a)irowg.org, is now officially retired. Going forward, all IROWG announcements will be sent to the new email address. The IROWG website has also been updated with the latest contact information. Please help spread the word within your networks. I would like to extend my gratitude to Christian Marquardt and EUMETSAT for their dedicated efforts during this transition and their ongoing support for the new email service. I also appreciate your prompt responses and continued support for the IROWG community. Wishing everyone wonderful holidays ahead and a fantastic 2025! Best regards, Hui Co-chair of IROWG =================================== Dr. Hui Shao She/her/hers Project Scientist Joint Center for Satellite Data Assimilation (JCSDA) NOAA Center for Weather and Climate Prediction 5830 University Research Ct, College Park, MD 20740 Email: huishao(a)ucar.edu Email: hui.shao(a)noaa.gov ===================================

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Potential removal of 1D-Var products from BUFR
by Neill Bowler 11 Dec '24

11 Dec '24

OFFICIAL Hi all, In looking further at the new BUFR sequence, we have been asked the question whether the 1D-Var products (temperature, pressure and specific humidity) and the surface quantities (surface pressure, geopotential height of surface) are required. These are referred to as Level2b and Level2c products in the ROM SAF BUFR description: https://rom-saf.eumetsat.int/romsaf_bufr.pdf We are thinking that NWP centres don't use these products, and therefore they can be removed from the BUFR format (they may still be available from data providers in other formats). If you use these products from BUFR files, then please let us know as soon as possible. If we don't here that they are used, then we will remove them from the new, revised format specification. Many thanks, Neill (on behalf of the BUFR format committee) Neill Bowler GNSS radio occultation Met Office FitzRoy Road Exeter EX1 3PB United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)3301 351859 neill.bowler(a)metoffice.gov.uk<mailto:neill.bowler@metoffice.gov.uk> Web: www.metoffice.gov.uk<http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/> Pronouns: he, him, his. Why specify gender pronouns?<https://www.cultureamp.com/blog/sharing-gender-pronouns-at-work> [A button with "Hear my name" text for name playback in email signature]<https://www.name-coach.com/neill-bowler> OFFICIAL

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The second ROMEX (ROMEX-2) workshop registration open
by Hui Shao 21 Nov '24

21 Nov '24

Dear IROWG/ROMEX community, You are cordially invited to attend the second IROWG ROMEX (ROMEX-2) Workshop, taking place from February 25–27, 2025, at EUMETSAT Headquarters in Darmstadt, Germany. Initial results of ROMEX activities were discussed at the First IROWG ROMEX workshop in February 2024 <https://irowg.org/romex-1/> and during the IROWG-10 meeting in September 2024 <https://irowg.org/irowg-10/> . The Second ROMEX workshop aims to finalize and consolidate the findings from various NWP centers and research entities, align the presentation of these results, and prepare recommendations for CGMS agencies. The workshop will focus on presentations and discussions in the following areas: - Reports on ROMEX related NWP impact studies and applications - Best ways to present ROMEX results to stakeholders and decision-makers - Status and plans of relevant RO missions - Other relevant developments and research pertaining to ROMEX The first two days of the meeting will feature presentations and discussions, while the final day will include a plenary session dedicated to consolidating ROMEX findings and finalizing the report and recommendations for CGMS. In-person participation is strongly encouraged, though remote access will be available. A detailed agenda will be provided after registration closes. *Please register at the IROWG ROMEX workshop webpage*: https://www.eventsforce.net/eumetsat/frontend/reg/thome.csp?pageID=26230&ev… *Registration Deadline:* January 20, 2025 *Note:* A full abstract is not required. Following the approach of the first ROMEX workshop, proposals will be accepted as long as the topics are relevant. Please plan your travel in advance, as the agenda will be finalized in early February. IROWG would like to express sincere gratitude to EUMETSAT for hosting this meeting and is looking forward to seeing you in Darmstadt. Hui Co-chair of IROWG Joint Center for Satellite Data Assimilation (JCSDA)

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