Deadline for abstrct submissions is August 8, 2012.
Registration will open July 20, 2012.
Registraton can be done through the AGU Fall Meeting website:
Some of the InGOS related sessions are:
B067. The Role of Abiotic Processes in Terrestrial Greenhouse Gas Exchange
Terrestrial systems are major sources and sinks of greenhouse gases (GHG). While biotic processes are commonly accepted as the major drivers of GHG production and consumption, the role of abiotic (i.e. physical, chemical or photochemical) processes is much less clear, but might be much more important than currently anticipated. This session aims at (i) synthesizing the state of current knowledge of and research into abiotic reactions involved in C and N trace gas formation and consumption in the soil and on soil and plant surfaces, such as reactions of nitrification intermediates with the soil matrix or photochemical production and destruction of GHG on surfaces; (ii) identifying knowledge gaps and research needs.
Convenors:
Nicolas Brueggeman, Juelich, DE (n.brueggemann@fz-juelich.de)
Per Ambus, DTU, DK (peam@kt.dtu.dk)
NG020: Theoretical, Observational, and Numerical Techniques in Geophysical Flow Analysis
Many practical problems, such as hazards to aircraft from volcanic ash plumes, dispersion of radioactive materials, the transport of biohazards, and the global carbon budget depend on understanding the transport and mixing properties of geophysical flows. This session seeks contributions covering the full range of theoretical, observational, and numerical techniques to analyze transport in geophysical flows, as well as applications of those methods to practical problems. Areas of interest include the development and use of dynamical systems methods for flow analysis, the dynamics and kinematics of transport barriers, and applications to health, safety, and sustainability.
Convenors:
Ken Bowman, Texas A&M (k-bowman@tamu.edu)
Amir BozorgMagham, Virginia Tech (aebm@vt.edu)
Shane Ross, Virginia Tech (sdross@vt.edu)
B021: Eddy Flux Networks for Model-Inspired Observations and Observation-Inspired Modeling
Eddy flux networks operate at intermediate scales between fundamental process studies and large-scale modeling. It is at these scales model-inspired observations and observation-inspired modeling can be conducted most effectively to advance climate and ecological research. This session will review the latest development in using eddy flux networks to advance climate and ecological research and to inform the next-generation of climate models in representations of fundamental physical, biological, ecological processes. Meanwhile the flux community will learn how studies at flux sites and within flux networks can be improved and optimized to support climate modeling at regional and global scales.
Conveners: Lianhong Gu and Daniel M Ricciuto, Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Alex B Guenther, Natl Ctr Atmospheric Research.
B008: Biosphere-Atmosphere Greenhouse Gas Fluxes in Terrestrial Ecosystems
Observation networks such as FLUXNET and NEON have been established to measure the exchange of trace gases, water and energy between biosphere and atmosphere, providing unprecedented insights into how ecosystems function and facilitating a more comprehensive understanding of biosphere-atmosphere interactions. This session will focus on the current state and new perspectives in studies of ecosystem greenhouse gas and energy fluxes.
Conveners: Sebastian Wolf, Univ. of California, Berkeley; Paul C Stoy, Montana State University; Christopher A Williams, Clark University.