Whole Atmosphere Models Workshop 2018

Date: 13-15.06.18

@DEIMOS Space, Madrid

http://www.elecnor-deimos.com/wam-workshop-2018

This workshop was intended to focus on the scientific and technical issues associated with developing atmospheric models that extend from the ground up to and including the thermosphere at about 600km.  The goal of this effort is to develop models for improved ionospheric and thermospheric space weather forecasting, which include comprehensive representations of forcing from the lower atmosphere, as well as solar and geomagnetic forcing. In particular, we would like to develop forecast models capable of accurately capturing neutral density for satellite launch, re-entry and orbital operations, and elements of the ionosphere variability relevant to single and dual frequency GPS/GNSS systems and HF propagation.

The themes for the workshop included:

1. Introduction and motivation for whole atmosphere models
2. Atmospheric models: capabilities and limitations
3. Developing whole atmosphere model building blocks
4. Dynamic drivers of the thermosphere and ionosphere
5. Data assimilation and model validation
6. Ionosphere and magnetosphere