GFESuite (Nov 16-19 2004) GFESuite Unified and Enhanced Smart Tools Workshop

for the

Interactive Forecast Preparation System

sponsored by

National Weather Service and the Forecast Systems Laboratory


Workshop Details

The workshop took place at FSL Nov 16th through 19th, 2004. Details about the workshop may be found at the following links:

Executive Summary
Workshop Report
Agenda                                      (Includes FSL and Participant Presentations, Break-out Session Notes)

Workshop Participants               (Includes Notes from Participants)
Evaluation Results




PLEASE NOTE: Participant Presentations: 

Each participant should prepare a presentation (at least 15 minutes in length) of examples which expose limitations of the current framework and/or features they "wish" were available. We are looking for detailed examples that illustrate forward-thinking.  We hope to have presentations showing applications that have "pushed the envelope" on current technology such as Change Grids, ColdFrontTool, Consistency Check Procedures, and Diurnal Tools. 

Recommended Prerequisites

Hands-on experience writing Smart Tools, Procedures, and Smart Initialization.  "Expert" knowledge of the current interface, capabilities, and limitations.  Forward-thinking and willing to help create the next generation GFESuite.


Logistics

Location of Workshop

Registration

If you wish to be a participant, please contact your regional representative for this workshop.  The regions will contact FSL to sign up their people.  The regional representatives for attending this workshop are:
 
Eastern Region Southern Region Central Region Western Region Alaska Region Pacific Region Others (NWSTC, NCEP, NWSH)
Ross Dickman, ERH Jack Settelmaier, SRH Jeff Manion, CRH Carl Gorski, WRH Duane Carpenter, ARH Ken Waters, PRH Mark Mathewson, FSL
I.Ross.Dickman@noaa.gov Jack.Settelmaier@noaa.gov Jeffrey.Manion@noaa.gov Carl.Gorski@noaa.gov Duane.Carpenter@noaa.gov Ken.Waters@noaa.gov Mark.A.Mathewson@noaa.gov
There are a limited number of slots available for this workshop. The participants that are registered are listed on the attendees page.

Hotel

A block of rooms (18)  have been reserved under NOAA/NWS at the Homewood Suites, at 4950 Baseline Rd., Boulder, CO 80303. The room rate is $87.00 per night which is government per diem. You need to call 303-499-9922 and reserve your their rooms by November 1, 2004. Arrival date is November 15 and departure date is Novemeber 19, 2004.  

Cars/Buses

There is good, frequent  public transportation to/from the Denver International Airport to Boulder hotels.  There is both a regional RTD bus, and several van companies.

Security

Due to heightened security, please be sure to bring your NOAA badge with you to this workshop.