The International Activities Office often is involved in sponsoring, coordinating, and participating in various international meetings and events. These include technical courses, workshops, and special international meetings that address emerging issues impacting National Meteorological and Hydrologic Services (NMHSs) throughout the world. Some of these events are in collaboration with international organizations such as the World Meteorological Organization, governmental organizations from other countries, or national organizations such as the American Meteorological Society. Some representative upcoming or past meetings and events that IAO is involved in are shown below. Click on a link to see additional information and appropriate contacts when noted.
MEETING / EVENT
International Hydrometeorology Analysis and Forecasting Course 7-27 June 2008
Boulder, Colorado
BACKGROUND
In collaboration with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and
the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) COMET
Program, the National Weather Service/International Activities Office is
organizing an International Hydrometeorology Analysis and Forecasting
Course, which will take place in Boulder, Colorado, USA, from 9 to 27
June 2008. This course on hydrometeorological observation, analysis,
modeling, forecasting, impacts, and communications will be open to
participants from all Regions of WMO. The course will include formal
lectures by NOAA experts as well as academic and private institutions;
computer lab exercises; a visit to the National Weather Service Weather
Forecast Office (WFO) in Boulder; and a field trip to visit the Big
Thompson Canyon (in which a massive flood killed 144 people in 1976),
the Lawn Lake Dam (the 1982 site of a dambreak in t he Rocky Mountain
National Park that resulted in a 25-foot flood wave that killed 3 people
and caused $31 million in damages), and the City of Fort Collins to
discuss urban flood control.
Applications from over 100 nominated students have been received, and
the review process is in progress. NOAA and WMO expect to announce
selected candidates for the 14 available fellowships on or before March
18.
There are still a few seats left in the course for students who are able
to cover their own travel expenses and who still meet all
qualifications. These will be provided on a first-come basis. If you
are interested in attending the course and you can cover all your travel
expenses, please contact Ms. Renee Tatusko, International Projects
Manager, by email at Renee.Tatusko@noaa.gov or by fax at +1 301 587
4524. If you have already submitted your application and have
indicated your ability to cover your travel expenses, you do not need to
submit another application. If you have submitted your application but
would like to change your request for financial assistance to
self-supported, please contact Ms. Tatusko.
The World Meteorological Congress 7-25 May 2007
Geneva, Switzerland
BACKGROUND
The World Meteorological Congress, the supreme body of the Organization, brings together the delegates of Members once every four years to determine general policies for the fulfilment of the purposes of the Organization, to approve long-term plans, to authorize maxi-mum expenditures for the following financial period, to adopt Technical Regulations relating to international meteorological and operational hydrological practice, to elect the President and Vice-Presidents of the Organization and members of the Executive Council and to appoint the Secretary-General.
The fifteenth World Meteorological Congress will take place May 7-25, 2007. The United States delegation will be led by the U.S. Permanent Representative to the World Meteorological Organization, BGEN John J. Kelly, Jr. (USAF, ret.).
International Workshop on Flash Flood Forecasting 13-17 March 2006
Hotel Herradura Resort & Conference Center • San José, Costa Rica
BACKGROUND
The International Workshop on Flash Flood Forecasting, coordinated by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service and the World Meteorological Organization, provides information on the types of flash flood prediction capabilities available for application in flash flood prone regions in developing countries. A range of solutions are covered; from simple inexpensive tools and applications to more sophisticated centralized forecasting systems. Participants determine the "weak links" in establishing end-to-end operational flash flood warning systems and how to fill these gaps. Additionally, the Workshop identifies steps that can be taken to promote proven science and technology to developing countries.
Workshop sponsors include NOAA-NWS, WMO, UNDESA, and USAID OFDA to date.
CONTACT
Phone: 301-713-0645 ext. 126
MEETING / EVENT
Tunisian Workshop on Hydrometeorological Data Collection and Forecasting 11-15 April 2005
BACKGROUND
Representatives from the National Weather Service presented a workshop in Tunisia in collaboration with the Tunisian National Institute of Meteorology (NIM) focusing on hydrometeorological data collection and forecasting.
NWS International Session on Hydrometeorological Cooperation Held Annually since 1998
in conjunction with the AMS Annual Meeting
BACKGROUND
The Annual NWS International Session on Hydrometeorological Cooperation held in conjunction with the AMS Annual Meeting. This year's topic, 2005, is "Addressing Data Acquisition Challenges". Click below for additional information on this and past sessions.
NWS River Forecast System (NWSRFS), International Users Workshop 21-23 October 2003 Kansas City, MO, USA
BACKGROUND
Fourth annual meeting discussing implementation and applications of the NWS River Forecast System (NWSRFS).
CONTACT
DOCUMENTATION, SCHEDULES, MATERIALS
Agenda
NWSRFS Manual
MEETING / EVENT
Hydrologic Forecasting Course, co-sponsored by NWS and WMO 13 October - 7 November 2003 Kansas City, MO, USA
BACKGROUND
The NWS and WMO are sponsoring this course to assist countries with strengthening hydrologic forecasting capabilities and improve water resources management and flood mitigation.
CONTACT
DOCUMENTATION, SCHEDULES, MATERIALS
Agenda
Class Picture
Class List
International Hydrology Course CD 1
International Hydrology Course CD 2
MEETING / EVENT
Second WMO Conference on Women in Meteorology and Hydrology 24-27 March 2003 Geneva, Switzerland
BACKGROUND
The Second WMO Conference on Women in Meteorology and Hydrology was held at the Headquarters of the WMO Secretariat in Geneva from 24 to 27 March 2003. The main objectives of the Conference were: to review the current situation as regards the participation of women in meteorology and hydrology; to review progress since the WMO Bangkok Meeting on the Participation of Women in Meteorology and Hydrology in 1997.
CONTACT
DOCUMENTATION, SCHEDULES, MATERIALS
Final Report,
Women's Conference
Final Report,
Women's Conference - in spanish
Report on the Participation of Women in Meteorology and Hydrology
U.S. Delegation
WMO Women's Conference
Conference Photos - Slide Show
MEETING / EVENT
Emerging Issues and New Technologies Impacting National Meteorological & Hydrological Services 7 February 2003
BACKGROUND
This meeting preceded the American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting and addressed emerging issues and new technologies that impact National Meteorological and Hydrologic Services.
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