Welcome to the Autonomous Polar Observing Systems Workshop

Welcome to the Autonomous Polar Observing Systems Workshop

Great progress has been made in the design and installation of stationary autonomous ground-based polar observing systems. This workshop will focus on expanding and maintaining these systems, and on developing greater cooperation between the various scientific, technical, and logistical communities. Specific goals include:

  • Discuss new opportunities for the major scientific disciplines involved;
  • Review progress and compare experiences with the current systems. Address issues related to reliability and discuss "best practices";
  • Explore new technologies that may have significant implications for autonomous polar observing systems and enable exciting new science;
  • Identify strategies for maximizing the scientific return from field sites, including standardization of power and communication systems, co-location of stations, and reduction of logistical requirements;
  • Consider options for increasing communication and coordination between communities in the long term.

Organizing Committee

Douglas Wiens Washington University in St. Louis doug@wustl.edu
Bob Clauer Virginia Tech rclauer@vt.edu
Matt Lazzara University of Wisconsin mattl@ssec.wisc.edu
Meredith Nettles Columbia University nettles@ldeo.columbia.edu
Leigh Stearns University of Kansas stearns@ku.edu
Al Weatherwax Siena College aweatherwax@siena.edu
Terry Wilson Ohio State University twilson@mps.ohio-state.edu