University of Reading, Dept of Meteorology PhD 2nd year prizewinners
LOCATION
Whiteknights, Reading RG6 6AH
SPEAKER | Dominic Jones
TITLE | Fantastic large-scale atmospheric structures and where to find them
ABSTRACT | In my talk I'll be outlining a novel technique to extract mode structures from atmospheric timeseries data and the useful properties these "Empirical Normal Modes" possess. I will describe a test of the technique's robustness and show its results for a simplified experiment, highlighting the properties of the modes extracted from a simulated atmospheric state.
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SPEAKER | Agnieszka Walenkiewicz
TITLE | Remote sensing of thermal plumes around the British coast.
ABSTRACT | This PhD project focuses on high-resolution remote sensing of sea surface temperatures (SST) in coastal zones. The project has industrial sponsorship (from EDF Energy) and a focuses on investigating thermal plumes from major coastal installations, such as nuclear plants. The aim is to use satellite data to improve our understanding of coastal thermal environments and industrial plumes, working with the EDF Energy company to study sites around the UK and across Europe.
Coolant systems in major coastal installations use sea water which is then released back into coastal environments at a higher-than-ambient temperature, with differences as great as 10 degrees. Satellite-based sensors make thermal observations at a spatial resolution of 100 m to 1 km, enabling us to identify these coastal features, and providing a unique opportunity to study from space the problem of thermal pollution of waters caused by nuclear power plants. Using a combination of high-resolution sensors enables us to detect better the amount of water affected by the thermal plume in the coastal regions as well as the site's tidal regimes.
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This meeting is part of the Royal Meteorological Society Meetings programme, open to all, from expert to enthusiast, for topical discussions on the latest advances in weather and climate. Free to attend. Non members are welcome.
SPEAKER | Dominic Jones
TITLE | Fantastic large-scale atmospheric structures and where to find them
ABSTRACT | In my talk I'll be outlining a novel technique to extract mode structures from atmospheric timeseries data and the useful properties these "Empirical Normal Modes" possess. I will describe a test of the technique's robustness and show its results for a simplified experiment, highlighting the properties of the modes extracted from a simulated atmospheric state.
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SPEAKER | Agnieszka Walenkiewicz
TITLE | Remote sensing of thermal plumes around the British coast.
ABSTRACT | This PhD project focuses on high-resolution remote sensing of sea surface temperatures (SST) in coastal zones. The project has industrial sponsorship (from EDF Energy) and a focuses on investigating thermal plumes from major coastal installations, such as nuclear plants. The aim is to use satellite data to improve our understanding of coastal thermal environments and industrial plumes, working with the EDF Energy company to study sites around the UK and across Europe.
Coolant systems in major coastal installations use sea water which is then released back into coastal environments at a higher-than-ambient temperature, with differences as great as 10 degrees. Satellite-based sensors make thermal observations at a spatial resolution of 100 m to 1 km, enabling us to identify these coastal features, and providing a unique opportunity to study from space the problem of thermal pollution of waters caused by nuclear power plants. Using a combination of high-resolution sensors enables us to detect better the amount of water affected by the thermal plume in the coastal regions as well as the site's tidal regimes.
REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
You can still attend this event and register on the day. If you have any further queries please send to meetings@rmets.org
This meeting will be broadcast on FaceBook Live >>
Audio / Video recording at RMetS Meetings and Events - By attending this meeting, you are agreeing to be part of the Society’s broadcast. Please could audience members refrain from giving their name and institution during questions at ALL Society (National, Local and SIG) meetings that are being recorded or streamed. Videoing will be restricted to speakers.
This meeting is part of the Royal Meteorological Society Meetings programme, open to all, from expert to enthusiast, for topical discussions on the latest advances in weather and climate. Free to attend. Non members are welcome.