1. JCSDA Infrared Sounding Working Group
Charter Discussion
Chris Barnet
JCSDA Infrared Sounding Working Group
Jan. 30, 2009

2. Outline of Talk
Agenda for Today’s Meetings
Team Members
Working Group Objectives
Ideas for future meetings.

3. Agenda for Jan. 30, 2009 meeting 1:00 Chris Barnet
Discussion of charter
1:15
Kenneth Carey
ISWG web page
1:30
Emily Liu
Infrared activities at GMAO
1:45
Ben Ruston
Infrared activities at NRL
2:00
Tom Auligne
Infrared activities at NCAR
2:15
John Derber
Infrared activities at NCEP
2:30
Infrared activities at STAR

4. Working Group Membership
Tom Auligne
NCAR
Chris Barnet
NOAA/STAR
Kenneth Carey
Noblis
John Derber
NOAA/NCEP
x 7740 
Jim Jung
Univ. of Wisc.
x179
Emily Liu
NASA/GMAO
Ben Ruston
NRL/MMD

5. Working Group Objectives
Coordinate data transfer and data reformatting for hyperspectral radiance data across the JCSDA partners.
Coordinate efforts on bias correction, data selection and Quality Control methods for hyperspectral radiance data.
Interact with the JCSDA CRTM Working Group and make recommendations on new CRTM developments to benefit the use of hyperspectral radiance observations.
Coordinate and assess impact experiments for IASI and AIRS.
Coordinate scientific and technical work in preparation for CrIS as detailed in agreements between JCSDA and NPOESS Integrated Program Office.
Simulated and proxy datasets
Pre-launch and Post-launch cal/val
Review and assess alternative approaches to assimilation of hyperspectral observations
cloud-cleared radiances
physical retrievals
retrieved surface emissivity.

6. Questions for members
How often should we meet.
What should be the topic of the next meeting?