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AOMSUC-14
Context:
The 14th Asia-Oceania Meteorological Satellite Users’ Conference (AOMSUC-14) will be held from December 4-6, 2024, in New Delhi, India.
Background
- The first AOMSUC was held in Beijing, China, in 2010, and has been hosted annually across various locations in the Asia-Oceania region.
- The AOMSUC has grown to become a premier event for professionals involved in satellite applications for weather, climate, and environmental studies.
Objectives:
- Promoting the importance of satellite observations in weather and climate science.
- Advancing satellite remote sensing science for more accurate predictions.
- Facilitating dialogue and collaboration between satellite operators and users.
- Providing information about the current status and future plans of international space programs.
- Encouraging the development of new technologies for weather satellite sensing.
- Engaging young scientists in satellite applications for meteorology and climate research.
Event Overview:
- The conference is hosted by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Ministry of Earth Sciences.
- It will feature oral and poster presentations, panel discussions, and a training workshop focused on using satellite data for meteorological and climatological applications.
- Participants: Around 150 participants from various countries, including national participants, will attend.
- The conference will bring together meteorologists, earth scientists, satellite operators, and students from across the Asia-Oceania region and globally.
Key Highlights:
- Training Workshop: A two-day event (December 2-3, 2024, at IMD, New Delhi) focusing on the application of current satellite data for meteorological and climatological purposes.
- Plenary and Scientific Sessions: Three days of sessions addressing topical issues such as satellite data utilisation, weather analysis, climate monitoring, and disaster mitigation.
- Joint Coordination Meeting: A meeting of Regional Association RA-II and RA-V on December 7, 2024.
