Second Announcement
10th International Winds Workshop
22 - 26 February 2010
Tokyo, Japan
Introduction
One of the key meteorological parameters for weather forecasting, meteorological studies and climate
applications is wind. It has therefore been a major task for the science and operational community to exploit
the imagery data from satellites in order to derive Atmospheric Motion Vectors (AMVs) by tracking observed
cloud and moisture features. The globally derived AMV fields are an established and essential product,
especially for numerical weather prediction, and are complemented by other satellite-based observations of
the atmospheric flow. The biennial International Winds Workshops are the forums used by the International
Winds Working Group (IWWG) for co-operation in the operational and research community, and have
strongly contributed to improvement in the quality of the derived wind fields.
The 10th International Winds Workshop (IWW10) will take place in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese
Meteorological Agency (JMA) will host the Workshop and the local organiser is Akihiro Shimizu. The
workshop is sponsored by JMA, EUMETSAT, NOAA/NESDIS, and the World Meteorological Organization
(WMO).
The Workshop is an opportunity to present advances and new ideas in this specialised field. We encourage
participation from all organisations operating meteorological satellites, as well as from data users and the
science community. Presentations on operational and experimental wind retrievals from satellite imagery
data and their use for numerical weather prediction, nowcasting or climatological applications are welcome.
In addition, research work on wind retrievals from active and passive microwave instruments and active
optical systems (lidar) is encouraged.
Workshop Points of Contact
Local Organizing Committee
Akihiro SHIMIZU (Mr)
Satellite Program Division
Japan Meteorological Agency
1-3-4 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8122, Japan
E-mail: aki-shimizu@met.kishou.go.jp
TEL: +81 3 3201 8677
FAX: +81 3 3217 1036
Kazuki SHIMOJI (Mr)
System Engineering Division, Data Processing Department
Meteorological Satellite Center (MSC)
Japan Meteorological Agency
3-235 Nakakiyoto, Kiyose-shi, Tokyo 204-0012, Japan
E-mail: kazuki.shimoji@met.kishou.go.jp
TEL: +81 42 493 4990
FAX: +81 42 493 2433
Scientific Program Committee
Mr Ryo Oyama (JMA) oyama@met.kishou.go.jp
Mr Koji Yamashita (JMA) Kobo.yamashita@met.kishou.go.jp
Mr Arthur de Smet (EUMETSAT) arthur.desmet@eumetsat.int
Mr Jaime Daniels (NOAA) IWWG Co-Chair jaime.daniels@noaa.gov
Dr Mary Forsythe (Met Office) IWWG Co-Chair mary.forsythe@metoffice.gov.uk
Venue
The Workshop will take place at the KKR Hotel Tokyo which is located very close to the JMA Headquarters.
Opening/Closure
The meeting will open on Monday, 22 February 2010 at 09h30, and will close on Friday, 26 February 2010 at
12h00.
Registration
Registration (no registration fee) will take place at the following times and locations:
 Saturday 20 February 2010, 7 pm – 9 pm in the lobby of KKR Hotel Tokyo
 Sunday 21 February 2010, 7 pm – 9 pm in the lobby of KKR Hotel Tokyo
 Monday 22 February 2010, 9:00 am– 9:30 in the meeting room “Kujaku”
Working Language
The meeting will be conducted in English. All documents and information papers will be prepared in English
only.
Visa application
Participants are encouraged to check visa requirements as early as possible. For information on countries
with visa exemptions, please visit: http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/02.html#a
For those participants requiring a visa to enter Japan the local organisers can provide you with a letter of
invitation if required. If this is the case please fill in the attached form and send to the Local Organizing
Committee at your earliest convenience and no later than 8 January 2010. More information on applying for
visas can be found at: http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/. Please ensure you leave enough time for this
process.
Hotel Reservation
KKR Hotel Tokyo
1-4-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda- ku Tokyo 100-0004, Japan
TEL: +81 3 3287 2921
FAX: +81 3 3287 2913
http://www.kkr-hotel-tokyo.gr.jp/english/index.html
Room Type
Floor Area
Single type C
Double type A
Double type B
Twin type A
Twin type B
19.2 m2
19.2 m2
19.2 m2
19.2 m2
21.7 m2
Rate/night including tax
and service charge
JPY 10,000
JPY 10,000
JPY 12,100
JPY 10,000
JPY 14,100
Guest rooms details: http://www.kkr-hotel-tokyo.gr.jp/english/room/room.html
An additional JPY 1,200 is charged for breakfast.
A block reservation from 20 to 27 February 2010 (check-in 15h00/check-out 11h00), has been made at the
KKR Hotel Tokyo.
In order to secure the hotel reservation, participants who wish to stay at the hotel are kindly requested to
send their full name and arrival and departure dates to the Local Organizing Committee preferably no later
than 20 December 2009. Rooms will be reserved on a first-come-first-served basis (Thank you for your
understanding).
Airport Information and Transportation
Most international flights arrive at Narita International Airport, located about 60 km east of central Tokyo
(http://www.narita-airport.jp/en/). Every visitor to Japan is requested to be fingerprinted and photographed at
immigration control.
There are many options to get to central Tokyo. The major transport services between Narita International
Airport and Tokyo are as follows:
Train
Two railway companies operate express trains from Narita International Airport to central Tokyo. Train
stations are located in the basement of the terminal buildings of the Airport.
(1) The East Japan Railway Co. (JR) operates the Narita Express. It takes about an hour from Narita
International Airport to central Tokyo (JPY 2,940). Although there are various destinations, all the trains stop
at Tokyo Station, where you should get off the train. For details, please refer to
http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/nex/index.html.
(2) The Keisei Electric Railway Co., Ltd operates the airport express Skyliner. It takes about an hour from
Narita International Airport to Keisei Ueno Station (JPY 1,920). Please get off at Keisei Ueno Station (last
stop). For details, please refer to http://www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/keisei_us/top.html.
Bus
An airport limousine bus service is available between Narita International Airport and Tokyo City Air Terminal
(TCAT, http://www.tcat-hakozaki.co.jp/eng/top.html), located near Tokyo station, Buses leave for TCAT from
Narita International Airport almost every 10 minutes costing JPY 2,900 (one-way) and JPY 5,200 (round trip).
For details, please refer to http://www.limousinebus.co.jp/en/index.html.
When you arrive at Tokyo Station, Keisei Ueno Station or TCAT, it is recommended to take a taxi to
KKR Hotel Tokyo. It will cost about JPY 1,000. For further information on transportation, please
refer to http://www.jma.go.jp/jma/en/Access/indexe_acs.html.
Currency
The currency of Japan is Yen (JPY). One US dollar is equivalent to about JPY 97 as of 1 July 2009.
Bigger shopping centres accept major credit cards (e.g. Visa, Mastercard), while the smaller shops and the
public transportation system expect you to pay in cash. Foreign currency is not accepted.
Insurance
Delegates are strongly advised to take out personal travel and medical insurance. JMA and the workshop
sponsors will not accept responsibility for any incident arising during the workshop period.
Climate
The climatological data in Tokyo for February and March are given below:
February
March
Mean temperature
6.1 °C
8.9 °C
Mean maximum temperature
10.0 °C
12.9 °C
Mean minimum temperature
2.4 °C
5.1 °C
Total precipitation
60.2 mm
114.5 mm
Number of rainy days*
5.8 days
9.5 days
Relative humidity
51 %
57 %
* Precipitation of 1 mm or more
http://www.data.jma.go.jp/obd/stats/data/en/normal/normal.html
Access to internet and email (Internet access at JMA Headquarters)
Wireless Internet access is available at the venue of the meeting.
Lunches and Social Events
Lunches can be purchased at one of the five restaurants/bars inside the KKR Hotel Tokyo, where the
workshop is being held.
Ice breaker: will take place on the evening of Monday 22 February
Conference dinner: will take place on the evening of Tuesday 23 February
Optional Tours: We plan to continue the IWW tradition of leaving Wednesday afternoon open for delegate
free time. Suggested tours with details and costs will be made available at a later date.
Travel Support
Limited funds are available to help support travel costs and per diem for selected speakers. Financial
requests should be addressed to Dr Mary Forsythe and Mr Jaime Daniels by 31 October 2009.
Workshop proceedings
The workshop proceedings (online and CD) will be prepared shortly after the meeting. The deadline for your
final manuscript in photographic quality is 26 March 2010. This will enable the organising committee to
provide the final proceedings in a timely manner. Further details of manuscript formatting and submission
will be provided closer to the time.
Useful websites:
IWW10 website
IWWG website
JMA website
KKR Hotel Tokyo
Visit Japan Campaign
Tokyo Metro
Toei Subway
http://www.jma.go.jp/jma/jma-eng/jma-center/nwp/10IWWG/top_10IWW_JMA.html
http://cimss.ssec.wisc.edu/iwwg/iwwg.html
http://www.jma.go.jp/jma/indexe.html
http://www.kkr-hotel-tokyo.gr.jp/english/index.html
http://www.visitjapan.jp/
http://www.tokyometro.jp/global/en/
http://www.kotsu.metro.tokyo.jp/english/index.html
INFORMATION FOR “Letter of reason for invitation”
TENTH INTERNATIONAL WINDS WORKSHOP
22-26 February 2010
Tokyo, Japan
_____________________________________________________________________
Full name (first /surname): (Mr/Ms/Dr)
If you have name in Chinese character, please indicate:
Affiliation and full postal address:
Telephone No.:
Telefax No.:
e-mail:
Post or rank held at present:
Nationality:
Date and place of birth:
Age:
Sex: male/female
Full home postal address:
Passport type: diplomatic/official/general
Passport Number:
Date and Place of Issue:
Passport Expiry Date:
Place to apply for visa (generally nearest Embassy/Consulate of Japan):
Date of entry to Japan:
Date of departure from Japan:
Name of Airline (flight number):
Please return this form as soon as possible and no later than 8 January 2010 to:
Mr Akihiro Shimizu
IWW10 Local Host/Organizer
JMA
Email: aki-shimizu@met.kishou.go.jp
Mr Kazuki Shimoji
IWW10 Assistant to Local Host/Organizer
MSC/JMA
Email: kazuki.shimoji@met.kishou.go.jp
With a cc to:
Dr Mary Forsythe
IWW10 Co-Chair
Met Office
Email: mary.forsythe@metoffice.gov.uk
Mr Jaime Daniels
IWW10 Co-Chair
NOAA/NESDIS
Email: Jaime.Daniels@noaa.gov