Members of the atmospheric, hydrological, biogeophysical, and social science communities are joining together to design an integrated strategy for addressing climate-related water challenges that face the semi-arid and/or topographically complex western U.S. and Canada. For in this region, longstanding observational, modeling, and water management
challenges uniquely intersect.
The May workshop will explore creating a
Regional Hydroclimate Project that tackles water availability from different vantage
points: high resolution subseasonal-to-seasonal forecasts, downscaling and evaluation of climate projections, mountain hydrology, in situ and remote sensing observations, land-atmosphere interactions, ecosystem science, socioeconomic and political impacts, vulnerability and adaptation, and the intersection of water, energy, and people.
Workshop objectives include:
• Determining
RHP elements and structure
• Establishing science focus areas and identifying their leaders
• Confirming the RHP planning committee
• Determining a developmental path for each focus area
• Identifying and scheduling the next steps
If you would like to join us as we plan for this new regional hydroclimate project,
please register by April 25, 2016. Registration is free and
attendance is limited to 60 participants, so registering early is encouraged. The NASA Conference Tracking System (NCTS) number for the workshop is 25303-16.
