Updated 23.3.2010.

pdfProgramme (printable pdf with a list of participants)

Wednesday, March 24th

09:00 - 09:30 Registration
09:30 - 09:40 Workshop Opening

Morning Session - Assimilation of snow and ice observations
Chaired by Marko Kaasik
09:40 - 10:20 Application of satellite snow and ice measurements in NWP
Jouni Pulliainen
Abstract Presentation pdf, xx MB
10.20 - 10:45 Impact of data assimilation on modelled snow-atmosphere interactions
Richard Essery
Abstract Presentation pdf, yy MB
10:45 - 11:15 Refreshments
11:15 - 11:40 Snow analysis in HIRLAM and HARMONIE
Mariken Homleid
Abstract Presentation pdf, yy MB
11:40 - 12:05 Assimilation of satellite snow observations in HIRLAM
Kalle Eerola and Suleiman Mostamandy
Abstract Presentation pdf, yy MB
12:05 - 12:30 Experiments with CANARI snow analysis
Jure Cedilnik
Abstract Presentation pdf, yy MB
12:30 - 13:00 Session final discussion
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch

Afternoon Session - Snow and ice in numerical weather prediction (NWP) and climate models
Chaired by Eric Bazile
14:00 - 14:40 Snow parametrizations in NWP and climate models
Patrick Samuelsson
Abstract Presentation pdf, xx MB
14:40 - 15:20 Snow in SURFEX
Aaron Boone (invited speaker)
Abstract Presentation pdf, yy MB
15:20 - 15:45 About double energy balance in snow-covered forest
Stefan Gollvik
Abstract Presentation pdf, yy MB
15:45 - 16:10 Refreshments
16:10 - 16:35 Modelled and observed ABL structure and processes in a snow-covered forest
Carl Fortelius
Abstract Presentation pdf, yy MB
16:35 - 17:00 HIRLAM on ice - experimenting with an operational NWP
Laura Rontu
Abstract Presentation pdf, yy MB
17:00 - 17:30 Session final discussion

Thursday, March 25th


Morning Session - Dynamical and thermodynamical models of snow and ice; model systems
Chaired by Jorma Kuparinen
09:00 - 09:40 Detailed snow-pack modelling and its application to snow-cover monitoring, hydrology, road meteorology and climate
Eric Brun (invited speaker)
Abstract (pdf) Presentation pdf, xx MB
09:40 - 11.05 Modelling of snow and ice thermodynamics with HIGHTSI using atmospheric data from HIRLAM
Bin Cheng
Abstract Presentation pdf, yy MB
10:05 - 10:30 WRF Model Experiments on the Antarctic Atmosphere in Winter
Esa-Matti Tastula
Abstract (pdf) Presentation pdf, yy MB
10:35 - 11.00 Snow in the NWP at Meteo France and new opportunities for snow climatology (EURO4M)
Eric Bazile
Abstract Presentation pdf, yy MB
11:00 - 11:30 Refreshments
11:30 - 11.55 Sensitivity of permafrost and season freezing evolution to regional simulation of snow cover
Tatiana Pavlova (invited speaker)
Abstract Presentation pdf, yy MB
11:55 - 12:20 Frequency of ground-based thermal inversions in Estonia and relations with snow cover
Eva-Stina Kerner
Abstract Presentation pdf, yy MB
12:20 - 12.45 Assimilation of snow data for modelling of snow distribution in Swedish mountain and forest areas
David Gustafsson
Abstract Presentation pdf, yy MB
12:45 - 13:15 Session final discussion
13:15 - 14:15 Lunch

Afternoon Session - Chemistry, pollution, ecosystems of snow and ice related to atmosphere; applications
Chaired by Patrick Samuelsson
14:15 - 14:55 Ecology of Baltic Sea Ice
Janne-Markus Rintala
Abstract Presentation pdf, xx MB
14:55 - 15:10 NetICE - a Nordic network on sea ice research
Jorma Kuparinen
Abstract Presentation pdf, yy MB
15:10 - 15:35 25 years of snow-based air pollution studies in Estonian oil shale processing region
Marko Kaasik
Abstract Presentation pdf, yy MB
15:35 - 16:00 Modelling of fly ash deposition in Estonian oil shale processing region and validation based on deposition in snow cover
Riinu Ots and Ardi Loot
Abstract Presentation pdf, yy MB
16:00 - 16:30 Refreshments
16:30 - 16:50 Finnish icing atlas 2010
Karoliina Ljungberg
Abstract Presentation pdf, yy MB
16:50 - 17:20 Session final discussion
17:20 - 17:30 Preparation for the Friday working sessions
19:30 - Workshop dinner in hotel Savonia


Friday, March 26th


09:00 - 11:00 Working/planning groups and meetings on workshop topics
11:00 - 11:30 Refreshments
11:30 - 12:30 Workshop final discussion
12:30 - 12:35 Closure of the workshop

Information for Speakers

Presentation time (40/25 min) includes at least 5 minutes for questions and comments!