Interactive Forecast Preparation System

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.

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