Talk:Solta 2011 Agenda

Non-Tech Tues Afternoon Meeting -- Erinmr 11:59, 23 August 2011 (MDT)

• Ensemble System (JRC) Presentation from Stefano Galmarini on AQMEII and ENSEMBLE (Data Hub/Facilitator)
  • Witten in Perl and IDL
  • Comparisons and evaluation of models
  • Coordinated model harmonization across 27 models
  • Also a reposition for the dissemination of model and AQ measurements
  • Produced 4-page tech spec docs that were sent to groups for supplying data; this was key step in making the process smother.
  • Main features
    • Transfer of very large model output across internet
    • Storage of 1,2,3D model data
    • Quick access of large dataset
    • Distribution of KML and WMS (in progress)
  • Use an ASCII format file to describe the model files
  • Have a program call ENFORM (Fortran) that transforms model data into the compressed dataset (1.2GB → 200MB)
  • Can produce GE projected files (nice)
  • 11 papers came out in a special journal edition

• Aasmund brought up the issue of versioning/time-stamp for data. (context - batch version)
  • Need additional flags on observation level

• Discussion on what the AQ Community of Practice is/does?
  • Pic of data value chain - started discussion with the idea that CoP should only create distributed data pool and build the data network.
    • Discussion w/in group thought this was too narrow and had issues with how the CoP differed from the facilitators.
    • Reworded CoP purpose to CoP should "Connect and Enable" AQ data networks, hubs and facilitators so that they can connect and enable the data needed for their systems.