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texte est inscrit ici uniquement en anglais, c'est que son
auteur s'exprime en cette langue ou encore qu'on n'a pas eu le temps
d'en faire la traduction à cause d'une date limite... le
webmestre CMOS Photo Contest
2013 / Concours photographique 2013 de la SCMO
Voting for
the 2013 Photo Contest is now under way. |
| For many
years a search engine from a small private company has been used to do
a custom search of the CMOS web site. Our site now has too many
pages for this engine to index; as a result, many documents especially
pdfs are not searched. So, beginning immediately, I have switched the main page search engine to Google's Custom Search. Web site sub areas such as Private sector, SCOR and the Historical Photos are still using the old search engine, but will be changed shortly. Please send me any comments you have about the Google searcher. Older web sites often list links to other related source of information. Our main tabs Other Links / Autres Liens tried to do that for the past 15 years. We have just removed those two pages because:
We hope these changes are helpful and do not cause any inconvenience. |
Depuis de nombreuses
années un moteur de recherche à partir d'une petite
entreprise privée a été utilisé pour faire
une recherche personnalisée du site Web de la SCMO. Notre site a
maintenant trop de pages à indexer pour ce moteur, ayant comme
conséquence que de nombreux documents, notamment ceux en format
PDF, ne sont pas inclus dans la recherche. Donc, à partir de maintenant, j'ai changé le principal moteur de recherche à celui personnalisé de Google. Les sous-zones du site Web tels que le secteur privé, SCOR et les photos historiques utilisent encore l'ancien moteur de recherche, mais seront modifiées prochainement. S'il-vous-plaît envoyez-moi vos commentaires que vous pouvez avoir sur le chercheur Google. Les sites Web plus âgés listent souvent des liens vers d'autres sources d'informations connexes. Nos principaux onglets "Other Links / Autres liens" ont tenté de le faire durant les 15 dernières années. Nous avons juste enlevé ces deux pages parce que:
Nous espérons que ces changements sont utiles et ne causeront aucun désagrément. |
CMOS Webmaster / Webmestre de la SCMO
(17 April 2013)
Colloquium on Climate Services for vulnerable societies / Colloque sur les services climatologiques destinés aux sociétés vulnérables
Veuillez suivre le lien ici pour le rapport du colloque sur les services climatologiques pour les sociétés vulnérables tenu dans le cadre du congrès 2012 de la SCMO / Please follow the link here to see the report from the Colloquium on Climate Services for vulnerable socities held last year at the CMOS Congress in Montreal. Document pdf.(April 9 avril 2013)
Six Graduate Studentships in Regional Climate
Modelling and Diagnostics - UQAM Montreal
The Centre
ESCER at the Université du Québec à
Montréal (UQAM), Canada, offers 12 MSc and 13 PhD scholarships
for diverse research topics as part of a 5-year multi-institutional
project titled "Canadian Network for Regional Climate and Weather
Processes" let by Prof. Laxmi Sushama at UQAM. Students from any
country are invited to apply.Our university, a French-speaking institution located at the heart of bilingual Montréal, has successfully graduated many international students. The Centre ESCER has been particularly able to attract excellent students from Latin America, Eastern Europe and French-speaking countries, and provide them an education in French while having access to a fully bilingual working milieu.
We are seeking 6 Graduate Students interested in carrying research in the following topics:
1. Regional climate model added value in simulating significant weather events: This project may appeal to students with a good base in synoptic meteorology and wishing to explore the abilities of high-resolution climate models to well represent observed weather phenomena.
2. Objective optimisation of empirical model parameters: This project may appeal to students interested in understanding the complex role that model parameters play in the achievement of an optimal performance with a climate simulation.
3. Specific statistical tests for nested-model experiments: Applicants to this project will benefit from a strong background in inferential statistics and interest in adapting existing statistical tools within the context of regional modelling with nested models.
Enquiries about the proposed research projects should be submitted to Prof. René Laprise (laprise.rene@uqam.ca) and to Dr. Ramón de Elía
(de_elia.ramon@ouranos.ca)
Information about the UQAM graduate programmes can be found at the following web sites:
Masters in Atmospheric Sciences: http://www.programmes.uqam.ca/3412
PhD in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences: http://www.programmes.uqam.ca/3141
To apply for Graduate Studies at UQAM, please complete the on-line application at http://www.regis.uqam.ca/candidat/superieur.html
Prospective foreign students should be aware that they require a study permit (student visa) to study in Canada and that delays are long to obtain the required immigration documents.
(1 March 2013)
CMOS members - URGENT extension of deadline for prizes & awards
The 15 February
deadline for nominations for the CMOS Prizes and Awards has passed but
there were no nominations for several of them. Because of that, the deadline has been extended until 28
February. Please take a moment to visit http://www.cmos.ca/prizese.html
for instructions on how to make a nomination and then submit something
on behalf of one of your colleagues or students. There are many
deserving potential candidates who go unrewarded each year because we
were too busy to work up a nomination. It is not too late to do it now!
The
deadline for nominations for CMOS
Fellow is 15 March. Now is the time to put together a nomination
on behalf of a deserving colleague. See how to do it at
http://www.cmos.ca/fellowsnomination_e.html
Membres de la SCMO
:
prolongation de la date limite pour les prix et recompenses
La date limite du 15
février pour la soumission des mises en candidature pour les
prix et récompenses de la SCMO a été
dépassée mais il n'y avait aucune nomination pour
plusieurs des prix. À cause de cette situation, la date limite a été
prolongée au 28 février. Veuillez prendre quelques
secondes pour visiter
http://www.cmos.ca/prizesf.html pour lire les instructions, puis
prendre le temps pour soumettre la nomination d'un de vos
collègues ou étudiants. Il y a beaucoup de personnes qui
méritent d'être reconnues qui ne le sont pas, parce qu'on
est trop occupé. Ce n'est pas trop tard; faites-le maintenant!
La date
limite pour les mises en candidature pour les membres émérites est le
15 mars. Le temps est propice pour faire une soumission d'une
mise en candidature d'un de vos collègues qui le
méritent. Voir comment le faire à
http://www.cmos.ca/fellowsnomination_f.html
Denis A.
Bourque
Awards
Coordinator CMOS
Postal address: PO Box 3211 Stn D, Ottawa ON
K1P 6H7
Courier address: 200 Kent Street, Ottawa ON
K1A 0E6
Street address: 200 Kent Street, 4E158, Ottawa ON
K1P 1C8
Fax: (613) 990-1617,
mailto: awards-coord@cmos.ca
http://www.cmos.ca
Coordinateur
des honneurs SCMO
Adresse postale: C. P. 3211, Succursale D, Ottawa, ON
K1P 6H7
Adresse messagérie: 200 rue Kent, Ottawa ON
K1A 0E6
Adresse civique: 200 rue Kent, 4E158, Ottawa ON
K1P 1C8 Fax: (613) 990-1617,
couriel: coord-honneurs@scmo.ca
http://www.scmo.ca
(19 February / 19 février 2013)
The MEOPAR NCE (Marine Environmental Observation,
Prediction and Response Network of Centres of Excellence) will be
expanding its research program to include several new projects via an
open call for proposals announced yesterday, January 28,
2013.
Please read this link for more information.
(29 January 2013)
Kimberly Strong Named Inaugural Director of University of Toronto's New School of the Environment
Good news about CMOS Councillor-at large, Kimberly Strong. Please see:http://www.environment.utoronto.ca/News/EnvironmentDirectorAnnouncement2012.aspx
(16 January 2013)
Arctic Special Interest Group (Arctic SIG) Requires Membership Support
An exciting new Special Interest Group has been formed within CMOS.Marty Taillefer of Maritime Way Scientific Inc and David Fissel of ASL Environmental Sciences Inc are sponsoring the formation of a Special Interest Group focused on the Arctic regions. In accordance with CMOS Bylaw #5 dealing with Special Interest Groups and recognizing that Canada's North is emerging as an important area for applications of meteorological, oceanographic and related knowledge and data, Arctic SIG will serve as a focus for CMOS interests in the North. The group will serve as an advisory organization to the National Executive and council on matters related to the Arctic region. It will provide a forum for public, private, academic and even northern communities to work in support of issues specifically related to meteorology, oceanography and the environment.
The group will also be a forum to facilitate the publishing of materials and the creation of a special track to present Arctic environmental issues and scientific research at the Annual CMOS Congress.
Under the bylaw the group requires 25 members to participate and show interest in support of the mandate and activities of the group.
We are in the process of gaining support and therefore ask that you send an email to Martin Taillefer mtaillefer@maritimeway.ca indicating your interest.
Below you will find the draft terms of reference.
For further information please contact:
SPONSORING GROUPS
David Fissel: dfissel@aslenv.com
Martin Taillefer:
Ann McMillan: mcmillan@storm.ca
Arctic SIG CO-PROGRAM MANAGER Vera Reifenstein: vera.reifenstein@maritimeway.ca
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Terms of Reference and Members
A
- Members
Sponsors
Martin Taillefer, Maritime Way Scientific Inc
Arctic SIG Co-Managers
Ann McMillan, Consultant
Additional Members
To be self nominated based on interest
B - Terms of Reference
2. Objectives of the group include:
ii. Acting as an advisory group to the National Executive Council and membership in discussions between CMOS and others on matters related to Canada's North
iii. Developing awareness of the importance of meteorology, oceanography and related science to Northern development and Arctic environmental changes and issues
iv. The engagement and communication with Northern groups and communities about Northern meteorological, oceanographic and environmental issues, data and scientific studies
v. Create a neutral forum by which parties from public, private, academic and local communities both Canadian and foreign entities can work in support of Northern meteorological, oceanographic, environmental issues, data and scientific studies
vi. Provide a networking environment in order to bring together all interested groups both public and private in order to further the study of Northern meteorological, oceanographic and environmental issues, data and scientific studies addressing issues such as climate change
vii. Facilitate the publishing of specialized material in Atmosphere-Ocean and elsewhere tied to Arctic and Northern focused research and publications
3.
Mode of Operation: The group will normally work and meet by e-mail but
will explore the use of technologies to facilitate national scope
meetings and discussions. It may appoint ad hoc working and study
groups as required. The need for a face-to-face workshop will be
assessed.
ii. Potential for specialized sessions at the CMOS Congress Reporting of activities on a quarterly basis to the CMOS National Executive.
iii. Sponsoring of a special track at the annual CMOS conference related to Northern and Arctic meteorological, oceanographic, environmental issues, data and scientific studies
4.
Core Activities
ii. To act as an advisory group on discussion with the CMOS membership and on matters related to Canadian northern meteorology, oceanography and related matters.
iii. To engage Northerners in discussion related to meteorology, oceanography and related matters in the North.
iv. Reporting, Budget and fees: A business plan outlining a targeted set of activities will be created that includes any potential fees and expenditures. This will be reported to the CMOS executive as per other committee reporting on an annual basis at the annual general meeting.
version 6 - 20 September 2012
(21 September 2012)
Canadian team needs Meteorologists to save the day for Balloon Pilots
The World Hot Air Balloon Championship is in Battle Creek Michigan August 17-25, 2012.Two pilots will be representing Canada. Dale Ritchie of Alberta the 2008 Canadian Champion, and Jason Adams of Ontario the 2011 Canadian Champion.
Although the tools and skills needed to do well at a competition of this sort are... almost... in place, the need for detailed, accurate and insightful weather prediction goes unfilled. As you can imagine, this area is somewhat critical for success in a balloon competition, and as the title suggests... we could use a little help. While balloonists tend to be fun to work with and eternally grateful for any assistance, we depend on volunteers in this kind of competition to make a go of it.
All they need is somebody who can give them a kick*ss weather briefing for the area just prior to each flight. A 5 minute call, to the right person, close to sunrise and sunset over the course of 10 days, will make a world (championship) of difference in the chance these guys have to do well. (temperature, precipitation, storms, surface and upper winds to 12,500 ft, lift index, and hopefully a bit of insight to what's happening within about 30 miles of the competition)
If this sounds like something a CMOS member would enjoy helping out with, please drop me an email. If you know of somebody qualified but not a CMOS member, please pass this request on.
Thank you.
Gary Fehr Air-ristocrat Balloon Rides
mailto:gary@air-ristocrat.com
24 July 2012
Results of CMOS Contribution to Surface Ocean Lower Atmosphere Study (SOLAS) Open Science Conference - Winners of Poster Prizes
Please see the linked pdf report from this meeting which includes the Canadian winner, Kristina Brown. CMOS sponsored these prizes at the meeting held in Washington State May 7–10, 2012.18 July 2012
Former ADM of MSC Awarded Order of Canada
Elizabeth Dowdeswell was among the new recipients of the Order of Canada, announced on June 29.Press coverage, with photo, is credited to the Toronto Star in the attached pdf.
Webmaster 1 July 2012
CMOS Congress 2012 / congrès de la SCMO
Montreal QC, June 1, 2012. The CMOS Congress 2012 wrapped up a successful week of meetings and scientific presentations (oral and poster) at the downtown Hyatt Regency conference centre today.This was the 46th annual CMOS Congress which was held jointly with two meetings of the American Meteorological Society's Weather Analysis and Forecasting (WAF) and Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) groups. About 700 delegates from 11 countries attended.
Many topics of interest were discussed by a series of plenary speakers. The speakers covered both historical topics and the latest results and progress in relevant science to the communities. These included how technology will help in the way forward, given the impacts of budgetary restraints being felt everywhere. A special plenary session focused on the rich history of Numerical Weather Prediction and the key role in development of NWP played by Canada here in Montreal, while another updated global efforts to recover and reanalyze data from eras before models and computers.
See videos of all plenary presentations at: Plenary Videos ou Conférenciers pléniers en capture video
One important decision taken during the Congress was the renaming of the (former) Canadian Foundation for Climate and Atmospheric Sciences (CFCAS) to the (new) Canadian Climate Forum (CCF). The CCF will have similar purposes to its predecessor, but unfortunately CCF will not be awarding grants to the CMOS research communities.
On May 30, an excellent public lecture by Dr. Denis Gilbertwas given on the state of the world's oceans and how they are being affected by climate change and absorption of increased carbon dioxide. Dr. Gilbert's lecture provided attendees a snapshot of many global oceanic issues. For the first time at a CMOS Congress, the organizers provided simultaneous audio translation of the talk in French, and slides were in English providing a unique bilingual experience.
Many prizes and awards were announced during the Congress. Details of these awards, including winners, presented at the Patterson / Parsons Luncheon on May 30 and at the Congress banquet on May 31 can be seen at the following link.
Congress Photos
The Congress Photo Collage is complete. Visitez souvent ici. Several people need to be identified.
If you took any photos during the Congress, we would like to add them to the Congress Photo Collage. Please contact: webmaster@cmos.ca and include any names of people shown. Credits will be given to all photographers.
Webmaster
CMOS
(updated
25 June 2012)
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Read Opening and Closing News Releases from Congress 2012, Montreal
Webmaster<>(28 May 2012)
WMO Volunteers Program
(note below recived from COMET, one of the Exhibitors at the Montreal CMOS Congress) The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Secretariat is conducting a survey to determine whether there is a sufficient pool of skilled candidates available to participate in the WMO Volunteers International(WVI).
WMO Volunteers International is an initiative of the WMO community to create a network of skilled volunteers to support initiatives in developing and least-developed countries, as well as offer timely support in emergency situations. This network of volunteers will work with the National Hydro Meteorological Services to share knowledge, develop sustainable skills and build institutional capacity.
To learn more about the WMO Volunteers International and to help the WMO determine if there are enough potential volunteers to support the program, please take a few minutes to respond to this survey:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFpYQWhVWFZxWDRvWXVDVmJmTllmZFE6MA
(9 June 2012)Funding Opportunity for Researchers: note from CFCAS - now Canadian Climate Forum (CCF)
Funding Opportunity
for international research on
Coastal Vulnerability
and
Freshwater Security
The Canadian Foundation for Climate and Atmospheric Sciences wishes to
inform the research community of theBelmont Forum and G8 Research
Councils Initiative on Multilateral Research.
Pre-proposal deadline: July 20, 2012
Notification inviting full proposals will be issued by September 20,
2012
Full proposal submission deadline: December 20, 2012
The International Opportunities Fund is a joint funding call from the
Belmont Forum and G8 Heads of Research Councils (G8HORCs), for
approximately 20M Euros. The countries currently involved in this
initiative are Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, India,
Japan, Russia, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States
of America. Possibilities for collaboration with other countries,
including developing countries, also exist.
The International Opportunities Fund will support research in the areas
of Coastal Vulnerability and Freshwater Security. The Fund is aimed at
supporting excellent research on topics of global relevance best
tackled through a multinational approach, recognizing that global
challenges need global solutions. Funding will support research
consortia involving partners from at least three of the participating
countries and that bring together natural scientists, social scientists
and research users. Where appropriate, Partner Organizations could also
support capacity building in some developing countries. Proposals must
address only one of the two scientific Themes and can address either or
both of the work packages within that Theme. Proposals of 2-3 years
duration are invited, in the range of 1M to 2M Euros.
For more information see the Fund website:
http://igfagcr.org/index.php/iof-home-page
or contact Dawn Conway (CFCAS):
conway@cfcas.org Tel: 613 238-2223.
(9 June 2012)
2012 CMOS Photo Contest
Due to lack of entries, the Photo Contest for this year has been cancelled. All entrants have been notified and encouraged to let their submissions remain for consideration next year.Webmaster, CMOS
(17 May 2012)
Re David Grimes
| MSC's David Grimes Honoured by Brock
University Alumni Association
The Brock University Alumni Association presented David Grimes with an Alumni of Distinction of Award on March 31, 2012. He was further honoured by being asked to give a Distinguished Alumni Lecture on the subject of "Climate Variability and Change: An International Science and Policy Challenge." The ADM of Meteorological Service of Canada received the award given to alumni who have made significant contributions to their field of study, which in David's case is the Faculty of Mathematics & Science. The Alumni Association noted that "David Grimes's early career as a weather forecaster quickly evolved into what has become an extensive career in science and policy management that began with Environment Canada 37 years ago." For more than 20 years, David has worked on international initiatives and programs. He has been Canada's permanent representative to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) since 2006 and was elected president by members of this United Nations organization in 2011. Congratulations to David for receiving this award from
his peers. |
David Grimes du SMC, honoré par
l'Association des anciens étudiants de l'Université
Brock
L'Association des anciens étudiants de l'Université Brock a remis à David Grimes le Prix de distinction le 31 mars dernier. Il a également été honoré en étant invité à donner une conférence sur le thème « Variabilité et changements climatiques : Un défi international pour la science et la politique. » Le sous-ministre adjoint du Service météorologique du Canada, a reçu ce prix décerné aux anciens étudiants qui ont contribué de façon considérable à leur domaine d'études qui, pour David, était la Faculté de mathématiques et des sciences. L'Association a mentionné que « le début de carrière de David Grimes en tant que prévisionniste a rapidement évolué pour devenir une riche carrière en sciences et en gestion des politiques qui a commencé avec Environnement Canada il y a 37 ans ». David travaille depuis plus de 20 ans sur des initiatives et des programmes internationaux. Il est représentant permanent du Canada à l'Organisation météorologique mondiale (OMM) depuis 2006 et il est également le président de l'Organisation, élu par les membres du corps des Nations Unies en 2011. Nos félicitations à David d'avoir
reçu ce prix de la part de ses pairs. |
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