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The conference has been postponed to 11-14 May 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (This conference was originally scheduled to take place 14-18 September 2020, then 16-21 May 2021, followed by 13-17 September 2021, and now moved to 11-14 May 2022.

The symposium provides a platform for the exchange of current applied research and best practices, the presentation of new technology and further innovation, and the advancement of international cooperation in the circumpolar regions of the world. We look to build on the more than 100 participants and the record 50% attendance by students and early career researchers at the 15th ICRSS!

This symposium deals specifically with remote sensing applications in the polar environments, both Arctic and Antarctic. Earth’s Polar Regions feature cold-climate environments characterized by unique landscapes, biota, and processes. Many of these features and dynamics are Cryosphere-driven and either are already subject to or have the potential for fundamental and rapid changes in a warming world. Earth observation technologies provide crucial tools to understand and quantify these changes.

This symposium will be of interest to scientists, scholars, and industry and government professionals involved in studying and quantifying Arctic and Antarctic Change, renewable and non-renewable resource management, and development of new technologies and methods targeting remote sensing observations of polar environments. The symposium will provide a platform for the exchange of current applied research and best practices, the presentation of new technology and further innovation, and the advancement of international co-operation in the circumpolar regions of the world.

The theme of the 16th ICRSS is Convergence at the Poles – Addressing urgent research questions and management needs through remote sensing in the Arctic and Antarctic.

The 16th ICRSS is being hosted at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Oral presentations will take place in the Wood Center Ballroom and various conference activities will be scattered through the greater University and Fairbanks community.

Update: While we originally planned to host the meeting in a hybrid format, we have come to the difficult decision of moving this year’s PALSEA-SERCE meeting to completely online. With the rapidly changing COVID situation, a number of universities and states becoming more restrictive everyday, and fewer people able to participate in person we found it prudent to switch the 2021 PALSEA-SERCE meeting from a hybrid meeting to all online. As a result of this change we have modified the schedule slightly to bleed into a 4th day (Thursday, September 16th) while shortening the events each day.

This meeting will focus on developing a better understanding of the physical processes that drive ice sheet collapse and solid earth deformation. These processes are highly uncertain due to a lack of observational constraints, yet they are the dominant drivers for local sea level change. Overcoming this uncertainty requires drawing from observations and expertise from a variety of fields complementary to PALSEA (Paleo Constraints on Sea Level Rise) and SERCE (Solid Earth Response and Influence on Cryospheric Evolution) including rheology, hydrology, glaciology, and geodesy. In this meeting, we aim to bring empiricists and modelers from the sea level and ice sheet communities together in order to unify solid Earth deformation and ice sheet evolution across time and spatial scales. Pairing our improved understanding of physical processes with enhanced paleo datasets will allow us to narrow in on ice sheet contributions to past and future sea level rise.

Abstract submissions and registration are due on July 15th. Abstract selection and a full agenda will be announced on August 1st to allow sufficient time to plan travel for those who plan to do so.

Part of the NOAA in Alaska and the Arctic seminar series hosted by NOAA NCEI Regional Climate Services Director, Alaska Region.

Remote Access

Please register for NOAA in Alaska and the Arctic seminar series September 13, 2021 at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5323891793712810764

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Abstract

Climate change is expected to lead to substantial changes in the Gulf of Alaska, with some severe impacts already occurring. Fisheries in the Gulf of Alaska and the fishing communities that depend on them are experiencing significant changes in their ecosystems and are at high risk from the continued effects of climate change. Economists and social scientists at NOAA Fisheries Alaska Fisheries Science Center are examining fleet dynamics, community impacts, and adaptation potential in Gulf of Alaska fishing communities associated with climate change as part of an interdisciplinary project called Gulf of Alaska Climate Integrated Modeling (GOA-CLIM). This presentation focuses on the research that is being conducted to understand the adaptation component of the project " what tools fishermen and fishing communities have and need to adapt to these new challenges. We discuss our interdisciplinary approach to conducting this research and preliminary findings about the intersection of science, communication, and decision-making around climate change.

Bio

Marysia Szymkowiak is a Social Scientist with NOAA Fisheries Alaska Fisheries ScienceCenter. Her research focuses on how people derive value from and make choices about fisheries participation, and how ecological and management changes may affect that participation. Marysia applies mixed-methods approaches including participatory methods to ensure stakeholder engagement in the development of science in the North Pacific. Her current work focuses on understanding how Gulf of Alaska fishing communities may adapt to climate change as part of the Gulf of Alaska Climate Integrated Modeling Project; upward mobility and paths of entry for fisheries participants; and extending the incorporation of human dimensions within ecosystem based fisheries management as part of the Gulf of Alaska Integrated Ecosystem Assessment.

Part of the NOAA in Alaska and the Arctic seminar series hosted by NOAA NCEI Regional Climate Services Director, Alaska Region.

Remote Access

Please register for NOAA in Alaska and the Arctic seminar series September 13, 2021 at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5323891793712810764

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Abstract

Synthetic aperture radar has been providing information about Arctic Sea ice for more than 30 years. The current set of C-Band SAR systems (Radarsat-2, Sentinel-1 and Radarsat Constellation Mission) provide near complete coverage of the Arctic every few days at a resolution < 100 m. This presentation will discuss these SAR systems and how their data are being used at NOAA NESDIS STAR to create sea ice products (coverage, drift motion) to support various operational organizations.

Bio

Christopher Jackson is currently a consultant scientist with the Synthetic Aperture Radar group in the Satellite Oceanography and Climate Division (SOCD) where he works to develop products for various NOAA customers based on SAR imagery. He received his M.S. in applied physics from George Mason University in 1998. For the last 30 years he has conducted research into the use of synthetic aperture radar and optical sunglint imagery to study a variety of ocean related phenomena including sea surface winds, nonlinear internal waves, and sea ice. He served as the Editor for the Synthetic Aperture Radar Marine Users Manual (published by NOAA in 2004).

Part of the NOAA in Alaska and the Arctic seminar series hosted by NOAA NCEI Regional Climate Services Director, Alaska Region.

Remote Access

Please register for NOAA in Alaska and the Arctic seminar series September 09, 2021 at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1061915344229973773

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Abstract

Changing climate, shifting oceanographic conditions, and loss of seasonal sea ice have sparked significant concern for cascading biological consequences that can impact the overall structure and functioning of the Arctic ecosystem. The Ecosystems and Fisheries Oceanography (EcoFOCI) Program at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center has been conducting process research and long-term monitoring in the High Arctic for over 25 years using repeat, ship-based sampling, oceanographic mooring arrays, advanced tech platforms, and a suite of modeling approaches to understand climate impacts on high Arctic ecosystems. The suite of physical and biological data made available from these efforts provide historical context and a platform from which the emergent, rapid changes that are occurring in the arctic may be evaluated. Comparisons with historical measurements reveal large-scale changes in ice, ocean heating, transport and flow, species composition (phytoplankton, zooplankton, fishes, invertebrates), species distribution, seasonal phenology, and food web dynamics. This improved understanding of changes to whole ecosystem dynamics is then applied to fisheries and protected species resource management in support of the blue economy (e.g., energy, transport, tourism), and the sustainable use of ocean resources.

Bio

Dr. Janet Duffy-Anderson is the Program Manager for the NOAA/Alaska Fisheries Science Center's Recruitment Processes Program and co-lead for the Ecosystems and Fisheries Oceanography Coordinated Investigations (EcoFOCI) Program. Janet earned a BS from Lafayette College, a PhD from the University of Delaware, and she conducted postdoctoral work at Rutgers University and the University of Washington. She works at the US National Marine Fisheries Service/Alaska Fisheries Science Center linking fish early life history ecology to recruitment dynamics and ecosystem functioning in Alaska. She has a deep interest in the changing arctic ecosystem, and has worked to understand the mechanisms by which shifts in climate and oceanography influence fish distribution, trophic dynamics, population variability, and fishery outcomes. Janet uses this mechanistic understanding to develop indicators that can be used in stock assessments, forecasting, and Ecosystem Based Fishery Management decision making.

The Arctic is truly the world’s ultimate frontier, a convergence of multipolar governance, unique climate, and unprecedented challenges. As the U.S. Arctic continues to become more accessible and traversed, it is critical stakeholders have a holistic understanding of the region and issues affecting policy.

Join us for a special seminar during which subject-matter experts in the maritime industry, and U.S. Arctic policy will educate and update you on new technologies, operational advances, and frameworks to advance the collective strategic goals the Arctic will bring to the forefront.

This informative event will address a series of topics including a keynote address focusing on the role of the U.S. Arctic in national policies; current issues being confronted by stakeholders in the region; and future challenges. Three panel discussions – focused on unique opportunities & threats in the U.S. Arctic, today’s operating challenges in the dynamic U.S. Arctic Region, and adapting strategies to rapidly evolving U.S. Arctic maritime activities – will be featured. This seminar will bring together expert insight from across the maritime sector, Arctic specialists, and government officials.

Please follow the link above for more information and to register.

The 102nd American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting will take place from 23 to 27 January, 2022 in Houston, Texas.

The theme for this 102nd Annual Meeting: “Environmental Security: Weather, water, and climate for a more secure world” has come together thanks to the hard work of the Overall Planning Committee, John Lanicci and Gina Eosco (co-chairs), Andrea Bleistein, Roger Pulwarty, and Eileen Shea.

The Overall Planning Committee and Program Chairs seek input from our community when setting the scientific and technical program. Please provide your input by submitting a Session Topic Proposal by 1 April. Submitters will be notified a few weeks later regarding the acceptance status of Topic Proposals. Your User Portal provides a list of entries/submissions (such as topics or abstracts you have submitted) OR on which you are the presenting author. Please refer to the guidelines before submitting a Topic Proposal.

We are closely monitoring the impact of COVID-19 on our in-person attendance and are reviewing options for virtual components of the meeting. We encourage you to visit the 102nd AMS Annual Meeting FAQ and website often to stay up to date on the latest news.

Abstract deadline extended to 8 September, 2021.

Part of the NOAA in Alaska and the Arctic seminar series hosted by NOAA NCEI Regional Climate Services Director, Alaska Region.

Full title: Short-Lived Climate Forcers (SLCFs) and their Impact on Arctic Climate and Air Quality: Conclusions from the Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Program 2021 Report

Remote Access

Please register for NOAA in Alaska and the Arctic seminar series September 07, 2021 at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1905415584938229006

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Abstract

The Arctic Council Framework for Action on Black Carbon andMethane Emissions Reductions of 2015 calls for Arctic Monitoring and AssessmentProgram (AMAP) reports every 4 years that update progress on understanding the budgets, trends, and impacts on air quality, human health and ecosystems of short-lived climate forcers (SLCFs). Unlike for the 2015 AMAP reports, the 2021AMAP report covers all SLCFs together; methane, tropospheric ozone, and aerosols including black carbon, dust, volcanic ash and sulphate. Understanding the net impacts on Arctic climate and air quality of these SLCFs is complex due to their varied contributions to the energy budget and due to possible feedbacks with natural emissions and chemistry. A particular issue explored by this report is the tradeoff between air quality improvements and radiative forcing. This presentation will highlight some of the interesting conclusions of the 2021 AMAP report.

Bio

Lori Bruhwiler is a physical scientist at the NOAA Global Monitoring Laboratory (GML) in Boulder, Colorado. Her research interests include understanding atmospheric budgets of CO2, CH4 and other greenhouse gases using atmospheric transport models and data assimilation techniques. Lori has spent her entire career so far at NOAA, beginning with her PhD research on stratospheric chemistry at the Chemical Sciences Laboratory. She went on to the NOAA Geophysical Research Laboratory where she worked with models of stratospheric chemistry and dynamics, before joining the GML Carbon Cycle Group.

Frozen Pasts 5 was originally scheduled for 15-18 September 2020, but was postponed to September 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

These are unsettled times, but we are holding out hope for convening the 5th International Frozen Pasts Conference (FP5) on the human dimensions of glacial and ice patch environments at all latitudes and on all continents.

FP5 represents the continuing tradition of the conferences themed around glacial and ice patch archaeology begun in Bern in 2008. The schedule for the conference is described on the website.

Most events will be held at the Chico Hot Springs Resort (Pray, Montana), starting with a Tuesday evening Icebreaker. Exceptions include afternoon field trips on Wednesday and Thursday. At the end of the Thursday trip, a poster session will be held at the Mammoth Hotel, Wyoming. Poster presenters should bring their posters with them on the Thursday afternoon trip.

Important dates:

30 April 2021 - Abstracts due
30 June 2021 - Registration due

*Unfortunately, all in-person parts of this conference are cancelled due to the pandemic and the meeting will be wholly online and zero-cost for delegates.

Conference activities will take place over three afternoons Monday 6th to Wednesday 8th September 2021.*

Registration is now FREE and will be over three half-days, 6th-8th September, with a mix of oral presentations, poster flash talks and sessions, and social events. To register for the online meeting please just fill out [this short form](https://forms.gle/4oqni72cCriUQiAa6 by Friday 6th August).

We invite abstracts for oral or poster presentations on any aspect of snow, ice, or frozen ground in the past, present or future. We plan for two days of conference activities.

Abstract submission deadline is also extended to Friday 6th August and can still be submitted as before here

We will update the website and contact those who have already registered with details on refunds and switching over to an online registration asap. Your patience is really appreciated here but we will get it sorted!