OpenIFS 5th user workshop 2019

General information

Date and venue: 17–21st June 2019, University of Reading, UK

Organised by: University of Reading, Department of Meteorology / ECMWF

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.

Programme

The workshop theme will be: The impact of moist processes on weather forecasts

The workshop will include a training on the OpenIFS model on Monday, followed by a science programme of keynote presentations from invited speakers, contributed presentations, poster and practical sessions from Tuesday to Friday.

Abstracts on topics related to the workshop theme are welcome as well as on any other research or education use of IFS and OpenIFS. To attend the meeting without submitting abstract is also possible, but please note that due to classroom size, number of participants is limited to 50.

Registration to the workshop is free. The programme will include social events. Refreshments during the coffee breaks and the ice breaker reception/poster session, lunches and the official conference dinner are provided.

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

Programme outline

Audience

The workshop is intended for those interested in or using OpenIFS and learning more about the model. We welcome new and existing users. The workshop is also a networking opportunity to meet with other international scientists interested in NWP and/or using IFS.

Please note that numbers are limited (around 50 participants) due to the size of the classroom at University of Reading. Early registration is recommended.

Social events

A joint ice-breaker reception and poster session will take place in the second evening of the meeting (Tuesday).

The workshop dinner will be on the evening of the 19th (Wednesday) and take place at ECMWF from 7pm to 10pm starting with a drinks reception. Coach travel to/from ECMWF will be organised.

An informal social event for early career scientists will be organised in the evening of 20th (Thursday) in the town centre of Reading.

Travel

Financial support

A limited amount of financial support is available to cover travel and/or accommodation costs. Priority will be given to early career scientists giving a presentation. Please indicate your request for financial support in the registration form with giving the required details. Please note that the registration deadline is earlier in case of requesting support.

Visa / Letter of invitation

If you require a letter of invitation to this meeting, please indicate this in the registration form (see below).

Registration & abstract submission

Deadlines for registration and submission of abstracts:

• • In case of requesting financial support: 15 March 2019
  • Final deadline for registration and/or abstract submission: 31 March 2019

Registration site: https://events.ecmwf.int/event/126/

Accommodation

Reduced price accommodation is available in the University of Reading Hotel. There are 24 rooms available for £79.15 per night (bread&breakfast), from Monday to Thursday. There are 12 rooms available for Friday night. Those requesting financial support for accommodation will be given preference.

Suggested    list of hotels (PDF) . Prices in the document are for guidance only and we recommend comparing prices online.

Hillingdon Prince hotel (booking.com). Between city centre & ECMWF, close to University.

Elmhurst hotel (booking.com). Close to University, more distant from city centre.

Bed & breakfast

List of B&B on booking.com

Gill Robinson - Hamilton Road, Reading. Call +44 118 926 2438 to check availability.

Francoise Richardson - Whiteknights Road, Reading. Call +44 118 926 2223, email f.richardson@botanical.net.

Also it may be possible to find rooms available during the workshop from SpareRoom.co.uk