[Mm5-news] Weather Prediction Enterprise Meeting in Boulder on July 27-29

[Cliff Mass]

Dear Colleagues,

	Although U.S. weather prediction has made significant strides 
during the past several decades, there are a number of signs that 
American weather prediction and research are not living up to their 
potential.  At the same time, the weather prediction enterprise has 
changed substantially and there is increasing debate on how the 
various parts of the enterprise should work together. 

         Many of us believe the time has come to bring the community 
together to have a frank discussion of our strengths and weaknesses 
and how we can work together most effectively in the future.  To that 
end the American Meteorological Society, in partnership with a number 
of other organizations, is sponsoring a Community Meeting on the 
Future of the U.S. Weather Prediction Enterprise on July 26-28, 2005 
at the University of Colorado Centerplate Conference Center in 
Boulder, CO.

         This meeting is open to all members of the weather prediction 
enterprise ranging from those participating in operational prediction 
and weather-related research, to weather user communities and those 
disseminating weather forecasts.  Information about the meeting, 
including a detailed agenda and online registration can be found at 
<http://www.dtcenter.org/events/wxprediction2005.php>http://www.dtcenter.org/events/wxprediction2005.php. 
As you can see from the agenda, this gathering does not avoid 
controversial topics and is designed to foster discussion.

         The meeting is first come, first serve, registration is 
limited, and we ask that you register soon.  If you have any 
questions about this gathering, please contact George Frederick 
(george.frederick at vaisala.com) or Cliff Mass 
(cliff at atmos.washington.edu).

	...cliff mass

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Professor Clifford F. Mass
Department of Atmospheric Sciences (Room 612), Box 351640
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington  98195

email: cliff at atmos.washington.edu
Telephone: (206) 685-0910 (Voice), (206) 543-0308 (Fax)
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