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SUMMARY:SMOS Science Conference & 15 Year Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:The Centre National d’Études Spatiales and the European Space Agency are calling for a SMOS Science Conference on 4 – 6 November 2024 at Castello San Marco\, in Calatabiano\, Sicily. \n\nTo celebrate the 15th anniversary of the SMOS launch\, participants are cordially invited to join a celebration dinner on the 2nd of November and a SMOS family activity on the 3rd of November. \n\n\n\nOBJECTIVES\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis conference aims at gathering the wider scientific community to take stock of achievements in L-band passive microwave remote sensing\, exchange ideas between the different application domains and to drive L-band radiometry toward the future. The conference will highlight SMOS achievements over the land\, the ocean\, the cryosphere and most recently for space weather. In view of the upcoming application to extend the SMOS mission operation for the years 2026-2028 this conference will also offer a unique and timely opportunity to discuss upcoming scientific challenges and future focus areas of SMOS. \n\nParticipants are invited to contribute feedback on the three mission objectives Climate\, Science and Operational Applications addressing: \n\n\nSMOS and the Water & Energy Cycles\nSMOS and the Carbon Cycle\nSMOS and Interfaces\, Coupling and Exchanges in the Earth System\nSMOS for Climate Studies and Fundamental Data Records\nSMOS and Societal Benefits: Extremes\, Hazards and Operational Services\nAdvanced methods in L-band radiometry\nFuture L-band Radiometer Mission Concepts\n\n\n\n\nVENUE\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Castle San Marco\, a historic complex dating back to 1689\, is located just 100 meters from the coast between Etna and Taormina. Fully restored\, this charming venue offers a unique Sicilian experience. The castle is accessible via Catania Airport\, offering a blend of history and natural beauty. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Location\nCastello San Marco hotel & spa\nVia S. Marco\, 40\, 95011 Calatabiano CT (click HERE to see it on Google Maps) \nWebsite\nHotel Sicilia Castello San Marco \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore information regarding the event please go to the official website\n?SMOS15Years\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://eo4society.esa.int/event/smos-science-conference-15-year-anniversary/
LOCATION:Castello San Marco\, in Calatabiano\, Sicily\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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