The goal of RIME is to better understand the meteorology of the Ross Sea region.  It has been documented that Antarctica plays an important role in the fluxes of mass, heat and momentum toward middle and low latitudes on time scales ranging from the synoptic to seasonal and beyond.  Before it is possible to accurately assess the role of the Antarctic on global climate, it is necessary to understand details of the local meteorology.  The Ross Sea sector is viewed as representative of processes and transports over the entire Antarctic continent.  An understanding of this critical area will be the first step in understanding the interaction of Antarctic processes in the global system.

The focus of RIME will be on time scales from less than a day to on the order of a week.  It is thought that topographic forcing will be the key process to be considered.  Improved understanding of Antarctic dynamics and heat balance on these time scales will enable correct representation in models of all types. Modeling will be an important element of the study.  It is the glue that binds all the elements below together, and links closely with weather forecasting.

Flight details are being coordinated by Ohio State University. If you require flight arrangements, please contact Lynn Everett at: everett.2@osu.edu.

Accomodations will be at the Best Western Golden Buff Lodge located at 1725 28th Street, Boulder, CO 80301-1083. The rate is $59.00 per night and the phone number is, 303-442-7450 or 800-999-2833. The Golden Buff is located across the street from the Crossroad's Mall where the NCAR shuttle stops every half hour, beginning at 8:00 am. The shuttle is available for transportation to the workshop location at NCAR's Foothills Lab.