8th International Symposium on Data Assimilation
Join us
June 6th-10th, 2022
at the Canvas Stadium, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Please note this is an 100% in person event with no registration fees.
Hosted by CIRA and the Atmospheric Science Department at Colorado State University
Program available below
Visit the ISDA-Online Website:
https://isda-online.univie.ac.at/
Sponsored by:
Office of the Vice President of Research at Colorado State University, Warner Scott Jr. College of Engineering, Department of Atmospheric Science, Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere, National Science Foundation, and NASA
Scientific Organizing Committee:
- Peter Jan van Leeuwen
- Steve Fletcher
- Roland Potthast
- Nancy Baker
- Kayo Ide
- Jenny Sun
- Massimo Bonavita
- Daryl Kleist
- Takemasa Miyoshi
- Ricardo Todling
- Yannick Tremolet
Local Organizing Committee
- Holli Knutson
- Steve Fletcher
- Peter Jan van Leeuwen
Event Page for Registered Attendees
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Registration & Submissions
Register is now closed
Abstract Submissions – Closed February 15th, 2022
Any inquiries can be directed to Steven Fletcher at: Steven.Fletcher@colostate.edu
Event Agenda
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Event Details
About the Symposium
Data Assimilation is the science of combining prior knowledge in the form of comprehensive numerical models of (components of) the Earth system with observations of the Earth. It has a strong mathematical background in Bayesian Inference and Inverse modelling, and is crucial for accurate prediction of e.g. weather, coastal oceans, and climate. Huge advances in both theory, models, observations and computational resources have revolutionized the field, with clear and direct societal benefits.
The 8th International Symposium on Data Assimilation (ISDA2022) continues a series of well-received and attended events: ISDA2019 in Kobe, ISDA2018 in Munich, ISDA2016 in Reading, ISDA2015 in Kobe, ISDA2014 in Munich and the first two symposia at DWD in Offenbach in 2012 and 2011, following the grant vision of Dr. Roland Potthast. This the first time it is organized in the USA, and we are expecting over 150 participants.
The main objective of the conference is to bring together data-assimilation experts from all over the world to discuss problems and progress in the field of data assimilation and the use of satellite observations for weather and climate. The expertise of the participants will range from fundamental mathematics and developing new data-assimilation methodologies being derived and developed at many academic and research institutions from around the world, through to scientists working at operational weather and climate prediction centers, such as NASA/GMAO, ECMWF, NOAA/NCEP/EMC, ONR/NRL, and Met Offices from all over the world.
Discussion topics will include Method Development and Mathematics of Data Assimilation, Satellite Data Assimilation, Error Covariance Estimation in Observations, State and Model, Coupled Data Assimilation Developments, Convective Scale Data Assimilation, Atmospheric Chemistry, and Aerosol Data Assimilation, Earth Systems Components and Further Applications of Data Assimilation, and Machine Learning for Data Assimilation.
Travel Studentships
A number of studentships are available, both for USA and international PhD students.
A studentship consists of paid travel from your departure location to the conference and back, hotel costs for the duration of the conference, and a per diem for meals during the conference.
To apply to be considered for a studentship send your abstract, a motivation letter on why your should be offered a studentship, both scientifically and perhaps otherwise, and a consensus statement from your supervisor to peter.vanleeuwen@colostate.edu with header ‘ISDA studentship’. The application deadline is March 11, 2022.
Please note that you also need to send your abstract in via the ISDA website.
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 |
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
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
Workshop Contacts
Holli Knutson (Administrative Contact)
CIRA/Colorado State University
Holli.Knutson@Colostate.edu
970-491-8209
Dr. Steven Fletcher (Science Program Contact)
CIRA/Colorado State University
Steven.Fletcher@Colostate.edu
970-491-8376
Professor Peter Jan van Leeuwen (Science Program Contact)
Dept. of Atmospheric Science/Colorado State University
Peter.vanLeeuwen@colostate.edu
970-491-8436