ARCSS ONLINE PLANNING DISCUSSION FORUM
In preparation for the upcoming Arctic System Science (ARCSS) Program
All-Hands Workshop, 20-23 February 2002 in Seattle, Washington, please
join the arctic research community for a series of online discussions
focusing on new directions in arctic system research. This interactive
online forum provides a convenient location to discuss current research
as well as future research possibilities related to change in the arctic
and global systems. This series of online discussions will focus on the
broad topics to be addressed in plenary and working group discussions at
the ARCSS All-Hands Workshop and will allow the broader community to
contribute to the development of these topics prior to the workshop
sessions. To register and participate in the online forum, see the
information provided at:
http://www.arcus.org/ARCSS/allhands2002/arcss_online_workshop.html
30 January-1 February 2002:
* The pan-Arctic Community-wide Hydrological Analysis and Monitoring
Program (Arctic-CHAMP)
Moderated by Richard Lammers, Alexander Shiklomanov, Max Holmes,
Robin Webb, A. David McGuire, Larry Hamilton, and Mike Steele
* The Nearshore and Coastal Processes Initiative
Moderated by Lee Cooper, Ken Dunton, and Steve Zeeman
4-6 February 2002:
* Modes of Variability in the Arctic System
Moderators TBA
* Current ARCSS Research: Key Uncertainties and Next Steps
Moderators TBA
6-8 February 2002:
* Biophysical Feedbacks and Transitions in the Arctic Regional System
Moderators TBA
We encourage all who are interested in the future of arctic research and
the ARCSS program to participate in these discussions.
If you have questions about the online Forum or have problems
registering to participate, contact Dan Ferguson, dan [at] arcus.org, at
ARCUS.
If you would like more information about the Arctic System Science
(ARCSS) Program All-Hands Workshop, 20-23 February 2002, in Seattle,
Washington see http://www.arcus.org/ARCSS/allhands2002/index.html
For information about the NSF Arctic System Science (ARCSS) Program see
the NSF web site at http://www.nsf.gov/od/opp/arctic/system.htm or
contact Program Director Michael Ledbetter, mledbett [at] nsf.gov,
Phone: 703/292-8029.