The approach in the first year is to lay an appropriate foundation. The workshop (25-27 June 2012, Edinburgh) emphasised sharing knowledge, making connections, synthesizing an authoritative overview of the state of the science, and defining mutual research directions for ST. Topics include:
- How to improve remote sensing of ST in different environments
- Challenges from changes of in situ observing networks over time
- Current understanding of how different types of ST inter-relate
- Nature of errors and uncertainties in ST observations
- Mutual/integrated quality control between satellite and in situ observing systems
These topics have been framed to cross sub-disciplinary boundaries. In addition, there are preparation for the Arctic ST theme in Year 2 (2013). Means of pursuing the research directions beyond (as well as within) the network are identified, so that the priority science needs can be promoted coherently across other international bodies.
- Pictures and impressions from the workshop
- Programme - Taking the temperature of the Earth (25-27 June 2012, Edinburgh)
- Participants, posters and presentations
