10th Workshop of the International Precipitation Working Group (IPWG) and 6th International Workshop on Space-based Snowfall Measurement (IWSSM)
About IPWG
The International Precipitation Working Group was initiated in 2000 after the 52nd session of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Executive Council recommended involving relevant science groups in a systematic manner to improve satellite system utilization. IPWG was then endorsed by Coordination Group for Meteorological Satellites (CGMS). IPWG provides a forum for operational and research users of satellite precipitation measurements to exchange information and fosters the development of better measurements and improvement of their utilization, the improvement of scientific understanding, and the development of international partnerships.
The meeting is currently planned in a hybrid form (with both in-person and virtual activities).
About IWSSM
The first International Workshop on Space-based Snowfall Measurement was held in 2005. The goal of IWSSM is to bring together researchers focusing on the measurement of snowfall from space using active and passive microwave sensors for the purpose of assessing the state of the science and measurement technology and to recommend future directions in research and technology development.
Event Objectives
- To review the state of the knowledge in active areas of research and explore common approaches that can lead to faster advances by the community. Focus areas for this conference are high latitude precipitation; orographic precipitation; temporal and spatial trends in precipitation, as well as novel algorithms, validation, applications in hydrology, communication to the user community, and efforts to improve precipitation forecasts through better modeling and assimilation.
- To recommend future directions to WMO/CGMS and coordinate with GEWEX on topics related to precipitation.
Venue & Transportation
The meeting is currently planned in a hybrid form (with both in-person and virtual activities).
Click on the blue Venue & Travel to find information about:
- Directions from Denver International Airport to CIRA
- Information on Fort Collins public transportation
- Parking at Colorado State University
Click on the Hotels section below to find out about:
- Getting to CIRA from local hotels using public transportation
Click to view and download Abstracts
Click to view the Virtual Poster room
About the Event
Event Dates:
June 13, 2022 – June 17, 2022
Event Location:
CIRA Commons
CSU Foothills Campus
3925A West Laporte Ave.
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Important Dates:
Registration Deadline:
EXTENDED: April 8st, 2022
The meeting is currently planned in hybrid form.
Event Contacts:
- Chris Kummerow (Colorado State University, USA, kummerow@atmos.colostate.edu)
- Megan Fritz (Colorado State University, USA, meganr.fritz@colostate.edu)
- Holli Knutson (Colorado State University, USA, holli.knutson@colostate.edu)
Event Details:
Event Agenda
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Abstract Submission
Abstract Submission deadlines have been extended to January 31st, 2022
In order to submit an abstract, you first need to register on the platform, then you can access the abstract submission form
Abstracts that deal with current operational and research precipitation estimation techniques, challenges related to the estimation of high-latitude and orographic precipitation, applications to hydrology, climate, and weather, algorithm development, temporal and spatial trends in precipitation, novel validation efforts, precipitation forecasting, and future satellite missions are encouraged.
The abstract should be in English, approximately one-half of an A4 page.
Registration applications and abstracts will be reviewed by the Program Committee of IPWG and IWSSM.
No abstract fee is requested.
Scientific Committee
- Viviana Maggioni (George Mason University, USA, vmaggion@gmu.edu)
- Philippe Chambon (Météo-France, France, philippe.chambon@meteo.fr)
- Ralf Bennartz (Vanderbilt University, USA, ralf.bennartz@vanderbilt.edu)
- Stefan Kneifel (University of Cologne, Germany, skneifel@meteo.uni-koeln.de)
- Chris Kummerow (Colorado State University, USA, kummerow@atmos.colostate.edu)
- Ralph Ferraro (Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center, USA, rferraro@umd.edu)
- Joe Turk (JPL, California Institute of Technology, USA, joseph.turk@jpl.nasa.gov)
- Huan Meng (NOAA, USA, huan.meng@noaa.gov)
- Dong-Bin Shin (Yonsei University, Korea, dbshin@yonsei.ac.kr)
- Ziad Haddad (JPL, California Institute of Technology, USA, Ziad.S.Haddad@jpl.nasa.gov)
Local Organizing Committee
- Chris Kummerow (Colorado State University, USA, kummerow@atmos.colostate.edu)
- Megan Fritz (Colorado State University, USA, meganr.fritz@colostate.edu)
- Holli Knutson (Colorado State University, USA, holli.knutson@colostate.edu)
Venue and Travel
Airport Transportation Options
From Denver International Airport (DIA):
- Preferred transportation from DIA is Groome — Click Here to learn more
- To view the DIA transportation website — Click Here
View an example trip using Groome and TransFort on Google by clicking here: https://goo.gl/maps/XvDtPd7KQixLsStx9
Parking on CIRA Foothills Campus
Parking at CIRA on the CSU Foothills Campus:
- Parking on campus requires a permit. You can purchase hourly or daily parking. https://pts.colostate.edu/visitors/parking/
Hourly parking costs $1.50/hour and can be purchased in the parking lot using the hourly pay machines. The machine for the Foothills Campus is located down off Laport by the Colorado National Guard building. You can also access these pay stations through the Park Mobile application on your mobile phone zone 2017. Have your license plate number ready.
Daily parking permits can be purchased online or at the Parking and Transportation Services located in the Lake Street Garage for $8/day for a Foothills Only Pass
From the CSU Main Campus LSC
From the Lory Student Center:
Parking on campus requires a permit. You can purchase hourly or daily parking. https://pts.colostate.edu/visitors/parking/
- Take Laurel west to Shields
- Turn left onto Shields and then right onto Elizabeth
- Take Elizabeth west to Overland Trail
- Turn right onto Overland Trail
- Turn Left onto Laporte Ave
- Travel west on Laporte until you see a sign for Atmospheric Science Center (this is past the Colorado State Forestry Service sign)
- Turn left into the Atmospheric Science Center driveway.
- At the fork in the driveway, you will bend left with the road and head up a small hill
Coming from Denver International Airport (DIA – Toll)
- Take Pena Blvd from DIA to northbound Tower Road.
- Continue on Tower Road to 104th Avenue and turn left (West, towards the mountains).
- Take 104th Avenue to I-25 Northbound towards Fort Collins.
- Continue on I-25 north for about 65 miles.
- Take exit number 269 (Mulberry Street and CO-14) and head west.
- After passing through downtown Fort Collins, Mulberry Street will dead end at Overland Trail.
- Make a right turn on Overland Trail and head north for about a 1/2 mile until you arrive at Laporte Avenue.
- Make a left on Laporte Avenue and head west for about a 3/4 mile. You should see the main building appear on the left side of the road.
- While the Forest Service entrance looks tempting, keep going past it until you see the sign for Atmospheric Science.
- Parking on campus requires a permit. You can purchase hourly or daily parking. https://pts.colostate.edu/visitors/parking/
- From the parking lot, follow the path down to the building that says CIRA. The main entrance is on the Northside of the building.
Coming from Denver International Airport (DIA – Toll)
- Take Pena Blvd from DIA to northbound E470 (toll charges apply).
- Take E470 to northbound I-25 toward Fort Collins.
- Take I-25 north for about 60 miles.
- Take exit number 269 (Mulberry Street and CO-14) and head west.
- After passing through downtown Fort Collins, Mulberry Street will dead end at Overland Trail.
- Make a right turn on Overland Trail and head north for about a 1/2 mile until you arrive at Laporte Avenue.
- Make a left on Laporte Avenue and head west for about a 3/4 mile. You should see the main building appear on the left side of the road.
- While the Forest Service entrance looks tempting, keep going past it until you see the sign for Atmospheric Science.
- Parking on campus requires a permit. You can purchase hourly or daily parking. https://pts.colostate.edu/visitors/parking/
- From the parking lot, follow the path down to the building that says CIRA. The main entrance is on the Northside of the building.
Coming from the south (Colorado Springs, Denver, etc.)
- Take I-25 north to exit number 269 (Mulberry Street and CO-14) and head west.
- After passing through downtown Fort Collins, Mulberry Street will dead end at Overland Trail.
- Make a right turn on Overland Trail and head north for about a 1/2 mile until you arrive at Laporte Avenue.
- Make a left on Laporte Avenue and head west for about a 3/4 mile. You should see the main building appear on the left side of the road.
- While the Forest Service entrance looks tempting, keep going past it until you see the sign for Atmospheric Science.
- Parking on campus requires a permit. You can purchase hourly or daily parking. https://pts.colostate.edu/visitors/parking/
- From the parking lot, follow the path down to the building that says CIRA. The main entrance is on the Northside of the building.
Coming from the north (Wyoming)
- Take I-25 south to exit number 269B (Mulberry Street and CO-14) and head west.
- After passing through downtown Fort Collins, Mulberry Street will dead end at Overland Trail.
- Make a right turn on Overland Trail and head north for about a 1/2 mile until you arrive at Laporte Avenue.
- Make a left on Laporte Avenue and head west for about a 3/4 mile. You should see the main building appear on the left side of the road.
- While the Forest Service entrance looks tempting, keep going past it until you see the sign for Atmospheric Science.
- Parking on campus requires a permit. You can purchase hourly or daily parking. https://pts.colostate.edu/visitors/parking/
- From the parking lot, follow the path down to the building that says CIRA. The main entrance is on the Northside of the building.
Getting Around Fort Collins
Getting around Fort Collins:
Fort Collins public transportation is run through Transfort. They offer bus lines as well as a MAX line that runs parallel with the university.
We have provided a list of hotels in Fort Collins that can access CIRA VIA Public Transportation. Please see the Hotels tab for more information
If you choose to bike Fort Collins you can view and download a Bike Route Map — Click Here
To learn more about the TransFort bus routes — Click Here
To learn about the MAX line — Click Here
Fort Collins also offers a Bike Share program — Click Here to learn more
Hotels
Hotels with available ground transportation (Bus)
| Hotel | Starting Transit Center | Bus Lines | Ending Transit Center | Google Map |
| Hilton | Prospect & Whitcomb (CSU Transit Center) | 2, FHS | CSU Atmospheric Science Building. | Map |
| Best Western University Inn | University & Mason | Horn, 32, FHS | CSU Atmospheric Science Building. | Map |
| The Armstrong Hotel | CSU Transit Center | 32, FHS | CSU Atmospheric Science Building. | Map |
| The Elizabeth Hotel | Downtown Transit Center | 10, 32, FHS | CSU Atmospheric Science Building. | Map |
From the Atmospheric Science Building drop off walk east up the path until you see signs for the CIRA Conference Center.
Additional Hotel Options
| Hotel | Miles from CIRA Conference Center | Google Map |
| Quality Inn and Suites | 8.0 | Map |
| Hilton Garden Inn Fort Collins | 11.4 | Map |
| Holiday Inn Express | 10 | Map |
| Residence Inn | 9.7 | Map |
| Home2 Suites by Hilton | 10.8 | Map |
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