University of Reading – Department of Meteorology
Organised by: University of Reading / ECMWF
17–21st June 2019
OpenIFS
OpenIFS is an ECMWF activity that provides an portable version of the IFS forecast model for use in research and education.
This user meeting brings together scientists, current and prospective users of the ECMWF OpenIFS model from universities, national meteorological services and other organisations to discuss topics on the workshop theme.
The user meeting is open to all and young scientists are encouraged to apply. Please note that due to classroom size, numbers are limited.
Workshop theme
The impact of moist processes on weather forecasts
The workshop will include a day of training on the OpenIFS model, followed by a science programme of keynote presentations from invited speakers, contributed presentations, poster and practical sessions.
Abstracts on topics related to the workshop theme are welcome.
Abstracts on any other research or education use of IFS and OpenIFS are also welcome.
Registration & abstract submission
Deadlines for registration and submission of abstracts:
- In case of requesting financial support: 15 March
- Final deadline for abstract submission: 31 March
Registration site: https://events.ecmwf.int/event/126/
Programme outline
| Monday 17th | Tuesday 18th | Wednesday 19th | Thursday 20th | Friday 21st | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00–12:00 | Presentations | Presentations | Presentations | Presentation Group presentations Discussion | |
| 13:00–18:00 | Introduction to OpenIFS basics, new model cycle short technical session (running on Cray, GRIB files etc.) | Practical session | Practical session | Practical session | |
| 18:00– | Poster session | Dinner | Informal social event for ECRs |
Invited speakers
- Mark Rowdell, ECMWF, UK
- Heinli Wernli, ETH, Switzerland,
- Victoria Sinclair, University of Helsinki, Finland
- Nedjelka Žagar, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia,
- Klaus Wyser, SMHI, Sweden,
- Christian Grams, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, Germany,
- Chris Thorncroft, SUNY, US, tbc
More information
Venue is University of Reading, United Kingdom.
Registration for this workshop is not yet open. Tentative registration deadlines are: 15 March 2019 if requesting financial support, 31 March 2019 is final deadline for registration and abstract submission.
More information on this workshop will be provided at a later date.
Previous OpenIFS user meetings
