Yorkshire Local Centre Annual PhD Showcase
LOCATION
School of Earth and Environment
University of Leeds
Leeds LS2 9JT
Every year RMetS Yorkshire welcomes 3 PhD students from the Institute for Climate and Atmospheric Science (ICAS) to showcase their work. These talks demonstrate topics being studied in the fields of meteorology & climate, & their applications to society. No prior scientific knowledge necessary!
Speakers
Speaker: Amy Swiggs
Title: Melting Arctic Sea Ice with a Side of Satellite Assumptions
Abstract: As our global climate changes, we are observing the shrinking of Arctic sea ice in both extent and thickness. We can measure these changes using data from the invaluable satellite record that extends back to the 1970s. However, some of these observations and estimates require a lot of assumptions. Can these assumptions be validated using data from more than one satellite? In this work, we use a combination of satellite estimates to investigate whether the sea ice pack is becoming more broken and unstable in an area of high economic and strategic interest: the Northwest Passage.
Speaker: Hazel Mooney
Title: Can’t see the forest for the trees
Abstracts: Treescapes have become a focal point for governments across the world seeking to achieve significant greenhouse gas emissions reductions and removals in order to help mitigate climate change. Though trees can sequester large quantities of carbon dioxide, there are complicated biogeophysical and biogeochemical interactions with the atmosphere. Concerns regarding the emission of Biogenic Volatile Organic Compounds (BVOCs) have arisen following pervasive tree planting ambitions, due to the role that BVOCs can play in elevating pollutant concentrations in the atmosphere. My PhD examines how large-scale woodland expansion in the UK may impact air quality, studying BVOCs under different afforestation scenarios.
Speaker: Ashar Aslam
Title: Putting Pieces Together: The Meteorological Jigsaw of the Maritime Continent
Abstract: The Maritime Continent in Southeast Asia receives extreme rainfall all-year round, leading to flooding, landslides, displacement, and loss. Rainfall patterns here are, however, influenced by many factors. These include large-scale atmospheric circulations, transient processes both internal and external to the region, and the tectonic arrangement of the islands. The aim of my PhD project is to investigate the connections between these jigsaw pieces forming ‘the meteorological jigsaw’ of the Maritime Continent. Using a combination of datasets - such as those from satellites, observational networks, and climate models - helps us to better understand what influences local-to-regional scale rainfall patterns.
Recording
Registration
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
Registration for this event is available virtually or in person.
Please note that our registration process has recently changed:
Members
If you are a member of the Society and have an account already, please log in to your account before your register. If you are a member and don’t have an account set up already, you will need to create an account. Your username is the email address that is linked to your membership.
Non-Members
If you are not a member of the Society you will need to create an account in order to register for events.
Once you have created an account, you will be required to log in each time you would like to register for an event. You will also have access to a Dashboard area that will show which events you have registered for and past events you have attended.
Any information you provide to us will only be used by The Royal Meteorological Society and appointed representatives.
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.
A copy of our terms and conditions can be found here
If you have any queries with regards to this event or require any further information please contact us at meetings@rmets.org
The Royal Meteorological Society has a number of local centres across the UK, where meetings are held throughout the year. The Yorkshire Local Centre are currently hosting monthly meetings which can be attended in person or virtually. For further information on the local centre, upcoming events or to be added to the mailing list, please contact yorkshire@rmets.org.
Every year RMetS Yorkshire welcomes 3 PhD students from the Institute for Climate and Atmospheric Science (ICAS) to showcase their work. These talks demonstrate topics being studied in the fields of meteorology & climate, & their applications to society. No prior scientific knowledge necessary!
Speakers
Speaker: Amy Swiggs
Title: Melting Arctic Sea Ice with a Side of Satellite Assumptions
Abstract: As our global climate changes, we are observing the shrinking of Arctic sea ice in both extent and thickness. We can measure these changes using data from the invaluable satellite record that extends back to the 1970s. However, some of these observations and estimates require a lot of assumptions. Can these assumptions be validated using data from more than one satellite? In this work, we use a combination of satellite estimates to investigate whether the sea ice pack is becoming more broken and unstable in an area of high economic and strategic interest: the Northwest Passage.
Speaker: Hazel Mooney
Title: Can’t see the forest for the trees
Abstracts: Treescapes have become a focal point for governments across the world seeking to achieve significant greenhouse gas emissions reductions and removals in order to help mitigate climate change. Though trees can sequester large quantities of carbon dioxide, there are complicated biogeophysical and biogeochemical interactions with the atmosphere. Concerns regarding the emission of Biogenic Volatile Organic Compounds (BVOCs) have arisen following pervasive tree planting ambitions, due to the role that BVOCs can play in elevating pollutant concentrations in the atmosphere. My PhD examines how large-scale woodland expansion in the UK may impact air quality, studying BVOCs under different afforestation scenarios.
Speaker: Ashar Aslam
Title: Putting Pieces Together: The Meteorological Jigsaw of the Maritime Continent
Abstract: The Maritime Continent in Southeast Asia receives extreme rainfall all-year round, leading to flooding, landslides, displacement, and loss. Rainfall patterns here are, however, influenced by many factors. These include large-scale atmospheric circulations, transient processes both internal and external to the region, and the tectonic arrangement of the islands. The aim of my PhD project is to investigate the connections between these jigsaw pieces forming ‘the meteorological jigsaw’ of the Maritime Continent. Using a combination of datasets - such as those from satellites, observational networks, and climate models - helps us to better understand what influences local-to-regional scale rainfall patterns.
Recording
Registration
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
Registration for this event is available virtually or in person.
Please note that our registration process has recently changed:
Members
If you are a member of the Society and have an account already, please log in to your account before your register. If you are a member and don’t have an account set up already, you will need to create an account. Your username is the email address that is linked to your membership.
Non-Members
If you are not a member of the Society you will need to create an account in order to register for events.
Once you have created an account, you will be required to log in each time you would like to register for an event. You will also have access to a Dashboard area that will show which events you have registered for and past events you have attended.
Any information you provide to us will only be used by The Royal Meteorological Society and appointed representatives.
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.
A copy of our terms and conditions can be found here
If you have any queries with regards to this event or require any further information please contact us at meetings@rmets.org
The Royal Meteorological Society has a number of local centres across the UK, where meetings are held throughout the year. The Yorkshire Local Centre are currently hosting monthly meetings which can be attended in person or virtually. For further information on the local centre, upcoming events or to be added to the mailing list, please contact yorkshire@rmets.org.
