YMC Fourth International Science and Planning Workshop in Philippines (26-28 February 2019)
- YMC
- 13 Apr 2019
The fourth international YMC workshop was held in February 26-28, 2019 at the Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (IESM) / University of the Philippines (UP) in Quezon, Philippines. It was hosted by the IESM (with support from UP through the Office of International Linkages), in cooperation with UP-Marine Science Institute (MSI), Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), and Manila Observatory (MO), and in partnership with Marine Environment & Resources Foundation Inc. (MERF). The main objectives of this workshop are 1) to review and exchange new knowledge based on preliminary results from finished Intensive Observation Periods (IOPs) as well as relevant research topics, 2) to coordinate observations and modeling activities for the coming IOPs, and 3) to discuss the YMC key activities such as data management and future direction. About 70 people from 10 countries and regions attended the workshop.
Local Organizing Committee :
Olivia Cabrera (UP) ... Chair
Cesar Villanoy (UP)
Esperanza Cayanan (PAGASA)
Faye Cruz (MO-AdMU)
Gemma Narisma (MO-AdMU)
Major Topics :
a) Science talks including preliminary report from recent Intensive Observing Periods.
b) Coordination of the coming Intensive Observing Periods.
c) Data management.
Brief Summary :
A brief summary of the workshop is available from [here].
Remarks :
Some presentation files are available to see from Program. However, they were intended to present at this workshop, and they may contain unpublished work. Thus, it is not allowed to reuse without consent from the author(s).
Disclaimer :
This workshop was designed to discuss for science purposes only. All toponyms or geographical nomenclature found in the presentation files are soley the view of the authors and do not necessarily represent that of the all workshop participants nor the YMC community.
Program :
Day-1: Tuesday, February 26
Useful Information :
General logistical information is provided by LOC. Please see [here]