SORCE’s Past, Present, and Future Role
in Earth Science Research
We are pleased to announce the 2008 SORCE
Science Meeting, motivated by the NASA/EOS
Solar Radiation and Climate Experiment
(SORCE). The agenda for this interactive meeting
consists of invited and contributed oral and poster
presentations concerning variations in the Sun’s
radiation and in the Earth environment. The
primary focus of the 2008 Science Team Meeting
is the utilization of improved solar irradiance
measurements and models, such as being
developed by SORCE, to help advance climate
and atmospheric models, in conjunction with
ongoing Earth Science measurements. We
encourage your participation and hope that you
will share this announcement with colleagues.
La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Feb. 5-7, 2008
Abstract Deadline: Dec. 4, 2007
Registration, Hotel Deadline: Jan. 4, 2008
Acknowledging SORCE’s 5th anniversary, the meeting's theme and title is SORCE’s Past,
Present, and Future Role in Earth Science Research. The meeting will focus on solar irradiance
variability and the modeled and measured response to this variability of Earth's atmosphere and
climate. Of particular interest are models that incorporate the physical processes thought to facilitate
the Sun-Earth connection. Coupled with accurate solar and climate measurements, these models are
critical to determining and understanding climate sensitivities to solar forcing.
Key questions to be addressed include:
¾ What is the present state of knowledge of the total solar irradiance (TSI) and solar spectral
irradiance (SSI) in the ultraviolet, visible, and near infrared spectral ranges?
¾ How have the key radiative, photochemical and dynamical processes affecting Earth's atmosphere
and ozone, changed over the past few decades, in comparison with other influences?
¾ How much of the stratospheric heating by the solar ultraviolet radiation couples to the lower
atmosphere and surface?
¾ How do the water cycle and cloud coverage respond to solar forcing, and how do these processes
affect the long-term climate?
¾ How can drivers in the Sun causing solar cycle variations be better quantified to estimate past and
future solar irradiance changes, such is in times like the Maunder Minimum?
CALL FOR PAPERS
The agenda for this interactive meeting consists of invited and contributed oral and poster
presentations concerning variations in the Sun’s radiation and in the Earth environment. Please
submit all abstracts by Dec. 4, 2007, using the on-line Abstract Form (link / page 12). Please
limit your abstract to 250 words and let us know what session you would like to be included in
and whether you prefer an oral or poster presentation. Abstracts can also be e-mailed to Vanessa
George (vanessa.george@lasp.colorado.edu).
Sessions:
1. Variability of the Solar Irradiance Over the Solar Cycle – How variable is the Sun observed to
be, and how does solar variability depend on wavelength?
2. Atmospheric Models, Processes, and Solar Irradiance – Using results from recent atmospheric
measurements and associated model improvements, what are the physical processes that modulate
the middle atmosphere and vertical coupling with lower atmospheric
layers?
3. Models of Solar Processes Affecting Climate – What solar activity
features cause observed irradiance changes, how do these features
evolve on long time scales, and might such activity be forecasted?
4. Climate Models, Processes, and Solar Irradiance – How do current
global climate models parameterize responses to solar variations and
how do these parameterizations differ among the various models,
especially in accounting for the apparent sensitivity of Earth’s
hydrological cycle to solar forcing.
Presentation Guidelines:
Oral and poster presentation guidelines are available here (link / page 13).
Following the 2008 science meeting, we hope to share as many presentations as possible with
others via the meeting website. To do this, we will collect presentations during the meeting. We
understand that presenters may be reluctant to share parts of their presentations for proprietary
reasons. Please feel free to edit your presentation for the SORCE website, including only what
you are comfortable sharing.
MEETING AGENDA -- Tentative (as of Oct. 31, 2007)
Monday, February 4
5:30 p.m.
Kick-Off Reception – 5th SORCE Science Meeting
Tuesday, February 5
8:30 a.m.
8:40 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
4:45 p.m.
Welcome (Montana Ballroom)
Session 1 – Variability of the Solar Irradiance Over the Solar Cycle
Lunch provided at La Posada Resort
Session 2 – Atmospheric Models, Processes, and Solar Irradiance
Poster Session Briefing / Reception
Wednesday, February 6
8:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
3:45 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Session 2 continues
Session 3– Models of Solar Processes Affecting Climate
Lunch on your own
Session 3 continues
Session 4 – Climate Models, Processes, and Solar Irradiance
SORCE Meeting Science Dinner – La Casa Sena
Thursday, February 7
8:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
Session 4 continues
Adjourn
SCIENCE PROGRAM SPEAKERS (as of Oct. 31, 2007)
As the science program develops, confirmed speakers will be posted to the SORCE meeting
website. A complete agenda as well as abstracts will be available in January, after the December 4
abstract deadline. Confirmed speakers and their tentative topics as of October 31 in alphabetical
order are:
1. Variability of the Solar Irradiance Over the Solar Cycle
We will review total and spectral solar irradiance variations over the 11-year solar cycle
and discuss potential causes and indicators of this variability.
ƒ Doug Biesecker, NOAA, Space Environment Center, Boulder, CO
Next Solar Cycle Predictions
ƒ Gary Chapman, San Fernando Observatory, California State Univ.
Long-Term Ground-Based Measurements
ƒ Greg Kopp, LASP, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
Long-Term TSI & SSI Knowledge and Future Measurements
ƒ Judith Lean, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC
Comparison of Solar Models to SORCE
ƒ Gary Rottman, LASP, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
Welcome / Introduction
ƒ Gérard Thuillier, Service d’Aéronomie du CNRS, France
Space Station SOLSPEC: First Results
ƒ Tom Woods, LASP, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
SORCE Highlights, or What We’ve Learned from SORCE (solar max to min)
2. Atmospheric Models, Processes, and Solar Irradiance
We will discuss the influence of solar cycle irradiance variability in atmospheric models
and chemical and dynamical processes related to stratospheric ozone variations.
ƒ Guy Brassuer, Natl. Center for Atmospheric Research, Boulder, CO
Solar Influences on Atmosphere, WACCM & HAMMONIA Model Results
ƒ Michael King, NASA, GSFC, Greenbelt, MD
Overview of Aura, Aqua, and TRMM
ƒ David Lary, NASA, GSFC, Greenbelt, MD
AutoChem Model Assists with Aura Data Validation
ƒ Jay Mace, Univ. of Utah, Salt Lake City
CloudSat
ƒ Paul Newman, NASA, GSFC, Greenbelt, MD
Stratospheric Ozone
ƒ Mark Schoeberl, NASA, GSFC, Greenbelt, MD
Aura Mission / Results
3. Models of Solar Processes Affecting Climate
We will discuss the solar physical processes that cause irradiance variations over time
periods of years to centuries.
ƒ Tom Ayres, CASA, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
Stellar Variability, Asteroseismology
ƒ Juan Fontenla, LASP, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
Solar Physical Modeling (solar PSPT-like high-res)
ƒ David Hathaway, NASA, Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL
Estimating the Next Solar Cycle
ƒ Karel Schrijver, Lockheed Martin, ATC, Palo Alto, CA
Magnetic Flux Transport Modeling (flux transport)
ƒ Sami Solanki (or Natalie Krivova), Max-Planck-Inst. fur Sonnensystemforschung, Germany
Solar Reconstruction for Maunder Minimum and Prior
ƒ Juri Toomre, JILA, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
Processes that Cause Solar Irradiance Variability
4. Climate Models, Processes, and Solar Irradiance
We will talk about the influence of solar cycle irradiance variability on climate change and
in climate models.
ƒ Caspar Ammann, National Center for Atmospheric Research, Boulder, CO
IPCC Report and Possible Solar Contributions to Climate Change
ƒ Don Anderson, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC
CLARREO Overview
ƒ Bryant Cramer, NASA, GSFC, Greenbelt, MD
NASA ES New Mission Concepts for Future
ƒ Tom Crowley, Duke University, Durham, NC
A Critical Evaluation of some Paleoclimate Evidence for a Solar Imprint on Climate Records
ƒ David Rind, NASA, GISS, New York, NY
Solar Forcing for Climate Change
ƒ Gavin Schmidt, NASA, GISS, New York, NY
GISS Model A, Modeling the Solar Influence on Hydrological Cycle
Previous Meeting Summaries
For detailed summaries of past SORCE meetings (2002 - 2006), please read the final published
articles which are linked (http://lasp.colorado.edu/sorce/news/meetings.htm) to this website on
the home page left menu. We anticipate that the Santa Fe meeting will be just as exciting!
Welcoming Reception
Mon., Feb. 4, 5:30 p.m.
Montana Ballroom Foyer, La Posada
Join us for a special reception to kick-off the 5th Annual SORCE Meeting!
Beverage tickets (wine, beer, soda) will be provided in your registration packet.
Poster Session Reception
Tuesday, Feb. 5, 4:45 – 6:30 p.m.
Following a brief overview of the 2008 posters, everyone is
invited to wander through the poster area. To recognize a few
local culinary specialties, we will sample appetizers with a
Santa Fe flare. Beverage tickets (wine, beer, soda) will be
provided in your registration packet.
SORCE Science Meeting Dinner
Wed., Feb. 6, 6:30 p.m.
There will be a Science Meeting Dinner on
Wednesday, Feb. 6, for all attendees and guests at the
La Casa Sena.
In the heart of Old Santa Fe at historic Sena Plaza,
this traditional adobe family structure was built in 1867.
The home later became La Casa Sena and now
serves contemporary foods with a Southwestern twist,
also described as northern New Mexican cuisine with a
continental flare. They are a local favorite, maintaining
their house specialties through the years, as well as
offering an award-winning wine list. The warm
ambience and delicious food is complimented by their
outstanding collection of 20th century Santa Fe art.
Tickets: $42. Reservations are required – Please sign up and pay for this
event on the Registration Form. Everyone is encouraged to attend, and
friends and family are welcome. Ticket price includes appetizer, entrée,
accompaniments, dessert, non-alcoholic beverage, gratuity and tax.
MEETING REGISTRATION
Pre-Registration Fee (before Jan. 4):
Registration Fee (after Jan. 4):
$240
$260
Registration fees include the meeting facilities, continental breakfast, and break refreshments.
The University of Colorado’s Conference Services are handling our credit card processing via
their secure on-line system (http://www.cuconferenceservices.com/ConfReg/SORCE_08.html).
We encourage you to use this on-line system, which will provide you with all confirmation
information. For payment by check, please use the Registration Form (link / page 11) and mail
your check to the address on the form.
Cancellation and refund deadline: Monday, January 28. We apologize for any
inconvenience, but this deadline is due to the commitments we need to make to businesses
providing us with their services. We will do our best to accommodate any special situations.
Conference Services will be handling any late credit card registration additions (i.e. dinner) and
any credit card refunds.
LODGING / MEETING SITE
Reservation Deadline: Jan. 4, 2008
La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa
Santa Fe, New Mexico
$145/night
1-505-954-9686
1-800-727-5276 (ext. 7686 SORCE group)
La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa is located in downtown Santa Fe, just minutes from the
city's historic Plaza, wonderful art galleries, and extraordinary restaurants. Nestled on six lush,
landscaped acres, La Posada has retained its traditional Southwestern charm offering intimate
ambience and adobe-style guestrooms, in addition to superior conference services and amenities
including original works of art from some of Santa Fe's most prestigious galleries. Featured in
Architectural Digest, National Geographic Traveler, Sunset Magazine, and other impressive
publications, La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa is the top choice for seasoned travelers. Visit
their website at http://laposada.rockresorts.com/.
SORCE meeting attendees must make their own hotel reservations. A block of 55 rooms has
been reserved. The group rate of $145 applies pre- and post-meeting dates based on availability.
Please make your reservation early if you plan to come early or stay over.
To make your reservation, call 505-954-9686 or 1-800-727-5276, ext. 7686 (for the SORCE
group), between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Rocky Mountain Time, Monday – Friday, before the January 4
deadline and refer to the SORCE Science Meeting to get the $145 special rate. You can also make
your reservation by e-mailing reservations@lpdsf.com or faxing 505-982-5474. La Posada has a
72-hour cancellation policy. The local hotel tax is currently 14.625% and an additional $10 resort fee
is applied to each room night. There is also a $15 valet (only option) parking fee each day, so you
may want to consider other options than driving.
We have reserved a limited number of rooms based on expected attendance, so please make
your reservation as early as possible. This will allow us to increase the block of rooms if
necessary, assuming there are still rooms available. (They will honor the group rate if we need to
increase the block within a reasonable time frame.) If you encounter any difficulties making
reservations or if the SORCE group rate is unavailable, please contact Vanessa George
(vanessa.george@lasp.colorado.edu).
TRANSPORTATION / DIRECTIONS
Getting to Santa Fe, New Mexico –
Please check the La Posada website for detailed transportation directions –
http://laposada.rockresorts.com/info/htl.gh.asp.
Flying
The closest major airport is Albuquerque International (ABQ), located 70 miles south of Santa Fe.
Some commuter airlines (American Airlines, Delta Airlines, and Great Lakes Aviation) fly directly
into the regional Santa Fe Airport. We encourage you to make airline reservations early.
Ground Transportation
Shuttle service through Sandia Shuttle Express is available between the Albuquerque International
Airport and Santa Fe, about an hour and fifteen minute drive. The trip is $45 for a roundtrip or $25
for a one-way trip. Please check scheduling information and make reservations in advance by
visiting their website: www.sandiashuttle.com or call 1-888-775-5696 or 505-474-5696. From the
Santa Fe Airport, you can catch the Sandia Shuttle, taxi, or rent a car to get to La Posada.
Once in Santa Fe, getting around is easy. Downtown and the surrounding historic districts are
compact and most conveniently traveled by foot. Of course, rental cars are available at the
Albuquerque Airport and in Santa Fe. Taxi service is offered by Capitol City Cab at 505-438-0000.
Driving
The La Posada website (http://laposada.rockresorts.com/) provides detailed driving instructions
from the Albuquerque Airport (~1 hour), Santa Fe Airport (20 minutes), and from Taos, New
Mexico (90 minutes).
Maps –
New Mexico
Downtown Santa Fe
SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO ACTIVITIES
Santa Fe is magnificently rich in history,
beauty, tradition, and nature. This vibrant city
is a landmark of spectacular artwork, worldclass culinary delights, and gentle adobe
architecture that catches and holds the
beautiful desert light. Artists began coming to
this high desert paradise in the 1920’s,
attracted by the pristine landscape and the
sweeping views of the Sandia Mountain.
Today visitors enjoy the true essence of Santa
Fe as they explore the many museums,
internationally recognized galleries, and unique shops offering handmade items that reflect
regional culture and style. You too will enjoy the diverse cultural offerings, dramatic sunsets,
and the serene ambiance.
Outside of Santa Fe, the day-trip possibilities are
endless including options to explore ancient
civilization ruins, visit traditional American Indian
pueblos, or hike around a collapsed crater of a longdormant volcano. If you’ve never been to this part of
the west, don’t miss this opportunity! You will be
energized by Santa Fe’s scenic beauty and relaxed
pace.
A Santa Fe visitor's packet is available from the Convention and Visitors Bureau at 800-7772489 or www.santafe.org.
WEATHER
Nestled in the picturesque Sangre de Cristo
Mountains, Santa Fe averages more than
300 days of sunshine per year. Santa Fe is
7,000 feet above sea level, and the February
daily average high is 48 degrees and the
low is 24 degrees. Generally, Santa Fe
receives six to eight snowfalls per year
(17.5 inches total) between November and
April. If we are lucky we will experience
their typical February sunny days and cold
nights. Before packing, the following
website could be helpful –
http://www.weather.com/. Santa Fe’s zip
code is 87501.
SPECIAL NEEDS
LASP is committed to making this Science Meeting accessible to all participants. If you require
special arrangements, please contact Vanessa George.
INFORMATION
Vanessa George – phone 303-492-5486, e-mail vanessa.george@lasp.colorado.edu.
Registration Form - SORCE Science Meeting
Santa Fe, New Mexico
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Professional Fee – before Jan. 4
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SORCE Science Dinner – Wed., Feb. 6
Three menu selections to be provided that evening
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Abstract Form for the 2008 SORCE Science Meeting
SORCE’s Past, Present, and Future Role
in Earth Science Research
Session (check one):
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Variability of the Solar Irradiance Over the Solar Cycle
Atmospheric Models, Processes, and Solar Irradiance
Models of Solar Processes Affecting Climate
Climate Models, Processes, and Solar Irradiance
Oral or Poster Preferred: ______________________________________
Author(s):
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Affiliation(s):
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Title:
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Abstract Text (250 words or less):
E-Mail: vanessa.george@lasp.colorado.edu
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Presenter Information
The SORCE Meeting will be at La Posada Resort and Spa in the Montana
Ballroom. Check-in for the meeting will begin at the Welcoming Reception
beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, February 4. The meeting will begin at 8:30
a.m. on Tuesday, February 5. The meeting will conclude at approximately 12:00
noon on Thursday, February 7.
Presenter Information
ORAL -- Presentation equipment includes an overhead projector, a computer
projector, and portable computers (Mac and PC). The computers will have the
latest versions of PowerPoint. There is a USB Port and CD drive available. There
will also be a laser pointer available for your use.
The length of your talk (including discussion) is on the final agenda. To save time
during the meeting, it would be great if you could supply Vanessa George with an
electronic version of your presentation in advance of the meeting (by Jan. 30).
This would be extremely helpful to avoid fumbling around with computers during
a session. Of course, be sure to bring your own copy to the meeting as well.
An important goal of the SORCE meetings is to foster interdisciplinary exchanges
amongst scientists with quite different backgrounds. For this reason we very
much encourage speakers to begin their talk with at least a few basic,
introductory "tutorial" slides that provide general scientific background and
context for the audience. We found that this approach was very well received at
the last meeting.
POSTER -- Posters can be set up beginning Monday evening at 5:30 p.m. in the
Montana Ballroom. They will be on display Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 5-6,
with a special Poster Sessions late Tuesday afternoon. Posters will be attached
to the meeting room walls in an assigned space. Posters will each be given up to
a 6 feet wide x 4 feet tall area (1.8 m x 1.2 m). Materials will be attached to the
meeting room walls with special tape, which will be provided for you. Push pins
are not allowed.
If you have any questions,
vanessa.george@lasp.colorado.edu.
please
contact
Vanessa
George,