Estimado Victorio: Le envío material sobre un curso de posgrado sobre métodos numéricos aplicados a circulación oceánica costera que me gustaría publicar en NOTIAMCA.
Un resúmen del aviso es el siguiente: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ International Short Course: Numerical Modeling of Continental Shelves Place and date: The course will be given at Fundaçao Universidade Federal do Rio Grande, Rio Grande. Brazil, between 22 November and 3 December, 2004. Instructors: Dr. Elbio Palma, Departamento de Física, Universidad del Sur and Instituto Argentino de Oceanografía, Argentina Dr. Ivan Soares, Departamento de Física, Fundaçao Universidade Federal do Rio Grande, Brazil. Course outline: The course will offer an introduction to the techniques used in numerical models of coastal ocean circulation. After presenting the governing equations and discussing their general characteristics, the standard numerical methods used for their spatial and temporal discretization will be analyzed. The objective is to bring the students the basic information to understand the performance of the models that are currently used for research and prediction. The evolution of numerical modeling techniques will be discussed focusing on the physical problems that originate their development. In the second part of the course, the participant will make his own simulations using a freely available state-of-the-art coastal ocean circulation model. The full course contents are available through the SACC homepage at: http:// glaucus.fcien.edu.uy/pcmya/sacc/course_2004/ Application Deadline: Complete instructions on how to apply for participation in the Course are available at the SACC Internet site: http://glaucus.fcien.edu.uy/pcmya/sacc/course_2004/. In order to be considered complete application materials must be e-mailed to [EMAIL PROTECTED] no later than 20 September 2004. -------------------------------------------------------------- Le adjunto además -a continuación- un aviso más completo del curso. Quedo a su disposición para cualquier consulta. Muchas gracias, Dr. Elbio D. Palma Universidad Nacional del Sur Departamento de Física Av. Alem 1253 (8000) Bahía Blanca Argentina e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --------------------------------------------------------------- Introduction The South Atlantic Climate Change (SACC) - Cooperative Research Network (CRN) is sponsored by the Inter American Institute for Global Change Research. The general goal of the SACC Consortium is to coordinate and enhance human and institutional resources in the participating countries in order to advance the understanding of the coupled effects of global change and climate variability on the oceanic, atmospheric and terrestrial ecosystems of the Western South Atlantic (WSA) region. SACC activities are summarized at http://glaucus.fcien.edu.uy/pcmya/sacc/index.html Among several other activities the SACC has organized a series of short courses aimed at addressing subjects related to its goals and objectives. The topic of the fourth course is Numerical modeling of continental shelves. The Short Course - 2004 The fourth course will be given at Fundaçao Universidade Federal do Rio Grande, Rio Grande. Brazil, between 22 November and 3 December, 2004. The course Instructors are Dr. Elbio Palma, Departamento de Física, Universidad del Sur and Instituto Argentino de Oceanografía, Argentina and Dr. Ivan Soares, Departamento de Física, Fundaçao Universidade Federal do Rio Grande, Brazil. Course Outline: The full course contents are available through the SACC homepage at: http:// glaucus.fcien.edu.uy/pcmya/sacc/course_2004/ The course will offer an introduction to the techniques used in numerical models of coastal ocean circulation. After presenting the governing equations and discussing their general characteristics, the standard numerical methods used for their spatial and temporal discretization will be analyzed. The objective is to bring the students the basic information to understand the performance of the models that are currently used for research and prediction. The evolution of numerical modeling techniques will be discussed focusing on the physical problems that originate their development. In the second part of the course, the participant will make his own simulations using a freely available state-of-the-art coastal ocean circulation model. 1. Introduction to coastal ocean modeling. 2. Numerical approximation concepts. 3. Two dimensional numerical coastal models.. 4. Three dimensional numerical coastal models. Eligibility Applicants must have academic and/or professional background in marine physics, or atmospheric sciences. Minimum academic qualifications include a 4-year university degree in a relevant discipline. However, applications from outstanding, advanced undergraduate students are also encouraged. Applicants must be affiliated with a research, educational, or resource management institution, governmental or not, in an IAI Ratified Member Country (although they may be temporarily in another institution, for example as graduate students). Currently the IAI Ratified Member Countries include: Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, United States of America, Uruguay and Venezuela. Applicants must be actively involved in scientific research. Applicants involved in activities related to the course topic, particularly as part of ongoing or future IAI-sponsored projects, will have a better opportunity of being selected. Applicants need to have sufficient command of English and Spanish (the languages in which the course will be conducted) not only to understand lectures and assigned reading material, but also to participate actively in discussions and group activities. Selection Criteria Participants will be selected on the basis of: - Academic and/or professional record; - Conceptual clarity of the application essay (Statement of Interest); - Relevance of the course topic to the applicant's current research or professional activities; - Participation in ongoing or planned IAI-sponsored research; and Reference forms. Geographic distribution and gender balance between participants will be additional considerations for selection. Selected participants must commit to exclusive dedication to the course activities during the two-week period between 22 November and 3 December, 2004. Financial Support Limited funds are available to cover course participation expenses. Applicants selected for financial support will receive round-trip airfare between the airport closest to their home institution and Porto Alegre, Brazil. Housing facilities in Rio Grande will also be made available. Alternate or longer accommodations cannot be supported. Participants will also receive a stipend to cover meal expenses (except when meals are provided as part of Course activities). Participants or their home institutions must cover all other expenses, including health insurance. Application Deadline In order to be considered complete application materials must be e-mailed to [EMAIL PROTECTED] no later than 20 September 2004. How to Apply Complete instructions on how to apply for participation in the Course are available at the SACC Internet site: http://glaucus.fcien.edu.uy/pcmya/sacc/course_2004/. Potential applicants having difficulties in accessing the instructions via the Internet can request a printed copy via e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or by fax (5511 3091-6597, Attn.: Dr. Carlos Lentini). Contact Information Any questions related to the Course activities should be addressed to: Dr. Carlos A.D. Lentini IOUSP/DOF Pça. do Oceanográfico, 191, Cid. Universitaria 05508-900 São Paulo, SP, Brasil e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel: 5511 3091-6584 - Fax: 5511 3091-6597