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Essential Variables for GEOSS June 11-12, 2015, Bari, Italy Towards a sustainability process for defining GEOSS Essential Variables |
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WORKSHOP SCOPE AND OBJECTIVESThe Workshop will review the work on essential variables (EVs) in all GEO Societal Benefit Areas (SBAs). The goal is to contribute to the formulation of lists of EVs required to populate the Socio-Economic and Environmental Information Needs Knowledge Base (SEE IN KB) and to quantify the metrics for selected communities, In GEO, some SBAs are currently discussing SBA-specific sets of EVs. The goal of the Workshop is to identify an integrated set of EVsbalanced between the different SBas that can support a priorization of EO networks. The Objectives of the workshop are:
QUESTIONS TO BE ADDRESSED BY SPEAKERSThe speakers are asked to give an overview of the status of the discussion of essential variables (EVs) within their community or SBA. All speakers should address the same set of questions to get a coherent overview of the status for the different SBAs. These question include:
We also would like to hear more about the links between EVs and observation networks:
GENERAL COMMENTSThe definition of an EV still needs to be worked out. However, it will be important to include in the definition that an EV should be monitoring change in the system state (and have value for attribution of the drivers for these changes). An EV should only be accessible through measurements and not be derivable in different way. A variable can be essential in principle, but the spatial and temporal resolution of observations of this EV depend on the use of the observations, and in some cases, available observations may not be ready for use for specific applications. OUTPUTThe high-level output of the workshop will be a peer reviewed document on the EV status and definition process, and requirements concerning these EVs. The Workshop output will also contribute in more detail to two deliverables of the ConnectinGEO project:
The output will also include a list of all the available EVs, which will be provided in an initial database allowing to produce a table/matrix with SBAs and EVs. This table will show the areas less covered and help to identify which EVs are relevant to multiple SBAs, as well as the level at which the EVs are validated. The reports will include a summary of the current state and recommendations how to proceed in the future. The reports will be reviewed by at least one reviewer for each of the SBAs with the aim to cover different geographical regions. The reports will be published as joint ConnectinGEO and GEO documents. SESSION OVERVIEWThe program will include a sequence of plenary sessions focusing on the EVs in the different SBAs. PROGRAM AND SCHEDULEPROGRAMSpeakers were asked to use the presentation template available here. They were also asked to address the questions indicated below the program. Thursday, June 11, 2015
Friday, June 12, 2015
QUESTIONS TO BE ADDRESSED BY SPEAKERSThe speakers are asked to give an overview of the status of the discussion of essential variables (EVs) within their community or SBA. All speakers should address the same set of questions to get a coherent overview of the status for the different SBAs. These question include:
We also would like to hear more about the links between EVs and observation networks:
GENERAL COMMENTSThe definition of an EV still needs to be worked out. However, it will be important to include in the definition that an EV should be monitoring change in the system state (and have value for attribution of the drivers for these changes). An EV should only be accessible through measurements and not be derivable in different way. A variable can be essential in principle, but the spatial and temporal resolution of observations of this EV depend on the use of the observations, and in some cases, available observations may not be ready for use for specific applications. SCHEDULEOverview June 10-12, 2015
PRACTICAL DETAILSPARTICIPATIONThe Workshop is open to all GEOSS Science and Technology Stakeholders engaged in the discussion of Essential Variables in the context of the GEO SBAs. DEADLINESThere are currently no active deadlines. The workshop report is under development and will be available for comments in the near future. COMMITTEESLocal Organizing Committee:
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSSupport for the Workshop
Technical Advice and Support for the Workshop
ABSTRACTSSpeakers were not asked to submit abstracts for their presentations. Speakers were asked to use the presentation template available here. They are also asked to address the questions indicated below. QUESTIONS TO BE ADDRESSED BY SPEAKERSThe speakers are asked to give an overview of the status of the discussion of essential variables (EVs) within their community or SBA. All speakers should address the same set of questions to get a coherent overview of the status for the different SBAs. These question include:
We also would like to hear more about the links between EVs and observation networks:
GENERAL COMMENTSThe definition of an EV still needs to be worked out. However, it will be important to include in the definition that an EV should be monitoring change in the system state (and have value for attribution of the drivers for these changes). An EV should only be accessible through measurements and not be derivable in different way. A variable can be essential in principle, but the spatial and temporal resolution of observations of this EV depend on the use of the observations, and in some cases, available observations may not be ready for use for specific applications. REGISTRATIONPre-Registration is strongly recommended before June 1, 2015 to help the organizers in the planning of the event. To register, please send the completed registration form to biagi at ba.issia.cnr.it and blonda at ba.issia.cnr.it. VENUEThe Workshop will take place at the Dipartimento Interateneo di Fisica, Via G. Amendola 173, 70126 Bari, Italy. The Dipartimento Interateneo di Fisica is located in the University Campus. The main entrance to the Campus for cars and taxi is in Via (street) E. Orabona n. 4. However, the recommended entrance to the Campus (by walking and also by taxi) is located on Via Amendola 173 (point C in Figure 2). This entrance is adjacent to the Dipartimento Interateneo di Fisica (building on the left side of the entrance). An additional pedestrian entrance is located on Via Re David, but you have to cross the Campus to get to the Dipartimento Interateneo di Fisica (Figure 2). map. By walking. It takes about 30 minutes from the rail-station to Via Amendola 173, where the pedestrian entrance is located. Most of the hotels are located in the city center. The workshop location is in the southern part of Bari and you have to cross the rail- station to get there through Via Capruzzi. From the city center, you can cross the rail-station in three points and get to Via Capruzzi: A, B, C (see the map). On the left side of your crossing point, from Via Capruzzi (street) you can take several streets to enter the Campus. The most useful is Via Amendola (see the green line in Figure 1). CNR_ISSIA is located in Via Amendola too. To find more details about the hotels indicated, see here. Figure 1 (tba)
LOGISTICSTravel LogisticsGetting to Bari:
Climate and WeatherThe climate of Bari is typical Mediterranean, and June is generally sunny. The average maximum temperature in June is 20-25oC. See the most recent full ten-day forecast here. RestaurantsThere are many options for lunch and dinner in Bari. Here are a few suggestions:
Workshop DinnerThe social no-host dinner on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 19:00 took at La Battigia, Lungomare Araldo di Crollalanza, 1., 70122 Bari. What to do and visit in Bari?
NORMAN – SWABIAN CASTLE The Norman-Swabian Castle of Bari is an imposing fortress that stands on the “edge” of the old town. The building, built by the Norman King Ruggero II, was destroyed in 1156 by the people of Bari and rebuilt by Frederick II. After it became property of Ferdinand of Aragon it was donated to the ducal family of the Sforza. Afterwards when the construction was back under the king of Naples, it was used as prison and barracks. Today, the castle is surrounded by the ancient moat, which runs along three sides, with the exception of the northern strip, once touched by the sea. Beyond the moat there is the defence ring, of the Aragonese period. The castle is home to the architectural and landscape Superintendence.
PLASTER MUSEUM OF THE NORMAN AND SWABIAN CASTLE BARI The Plaster gallery of the Swabian Castle of Bari gives back the possibility to people to admire the extraordinary collection ofcasts belonging to the most famous monuments of Puglia, made to set up the Regional Ethnographic Exhibition in Rome in 1911. The casts, held since 1957, were made by the sculptors Pasquale Duretti and Mario Sabatelli assisted by craftsmen. A collection of great value, starting from the Middle Ages and reaching the early twentieth century. During the visit, the public will follow a fascinating multimedia path. The video offers an evocative journey in the Apulian scene of 40 years of Italian film and documentary.
SAN SABINO CATHEDRAL The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta called S. Sabino is the cathedral of Bari The cathedral is second in fame and prestige only to the Basilica di San Nicola, with whom it shares the Romanesque style. it is in fact an important example of Apulian Romanesque style. The simple façade is divided in pilasters and crowned with small archs. Not far away stands the bell tower, rebuilt with stones similar to the original. The shell of the dome represents valuable Moorish motifs.
FIZZAROTTI PALACE Fizzarotti Palace, Bari, is on Corso Vittorio Emanuele, and is a fine example of Venetian-style. The building was built in two periods: the ground floor and the first floor were built in the second half of the nineteenth century, while the other floors were added to the beginning of the twentieth century. Very interesting is the first floor, decorated with a scene representing the arrival of the Venetians in Bari in 1002 to free the city from the Saracens and another depicting the marriage of Frederick II with Yolanda of Brienne. A room is decorated with allegorical figures symbolizing the different economic activities of Puglia while another one is adorned with esoteric and jewish symbols. Currently, the palace hosts fashion shows, exhibitions or significant events for the city.
MARGHERITA THEATER The Margherita Theater was built between 1912 and 1914 in the bend of the old port based on pillars in the sea. In this way they thought that they could respect the pact signed between the Municipality of Bari and the Petruzzelli family according to which the government undertook not to build other theaters on public land, with the exception of buildings on sea. The wooden Margherita Theater had a short lifeon the 22 nd of July 1911 at three o’clock in the morning, the theater was destroyed by a fire in an hour. The causes were never clarified, although there has never been the exclusion of intention.
PETRUZZELLI THEATER The Petruzzelli Theatre is the biggest cultural center of the city of Bari, the fourth Italian theater for size and the largest private theater of Europe. It was characterized by architectural and stylistic elements of clear umbertino taste, in line with the other buildings of the Murat village. It was called by the merchant Antonio Petruzzelli from Bari, author of the original project. Between 1989 and 1903, many local workers are working in the factory, to give life to a grand building. The disastrous fire of 1991 spared little or nothing of the building. The reconstruction of the theater, which ended in December 2008, has wanted to keep the original values of sharing.
FERRARESE SQUARE Ferrarese Square in Bari is a small square overlooking the Lungomare Imperatore Augusto, on the southern edge of the historic center. It’s charming, and from there you can have a wonderful sea view. Recently traces of the Via Appia Traiana, built by the Romans at the beginning of the second century AD have been brought to light. In the last decade this square has been enhanced with interventions that have pleasantly revolutionized the image of the City of Bari. In the evening it’s very romantic and welcomes a lively night population. The square also overlooks the harbor: a perfect place for a romantic stroll.
ALDO MORO SQUARE Piazza Aldo Moro is a large open space that who comes to Bari by railway must pass. The square is also the terminus of many public transport urban lines (AMTAB). on the northwest side of the gardens there is a bust of the Christian Democrat statesman Aldo Moro, who was executed by the Brigate Rosse. A crossroad, image of Bari, the crossroad of Mediterranean people.
PICCINNI THEATER The municipal theater Niccolò Piccinni is the oldest theater in the city of Bari. Piccinni is also in size, the fourth Italian theater in the region after the Petruzzelli, the Politeama Greco of Lecce and the Verdi of San Severo. After the fire in 1991 that destroyed the Petruzzelli theater, it has been for nearly two decades the most important theater in the capital both for capacity and tradition.
BASILICA OF SAN NICOLA The Basilica of San Nicola in the heart of the old city, is the symbol of the city of Bari. It is considered one of the most vivid examples of Romanesque architecture. The building was erected between 1087 and 1197, in order to preserve the holy and beloved relics of San Nicola, stolen from Myra in 1087. Two cropped bell towers of different manufacture, border the facade. The sides are characterized by deep blind arches and rich doors. The ceiling is carved and gilded accompanied with paintings of the seventeenth century. A little gem to view and cherish. ACCOMMODATIONSome recommended hotels are listed in the table. Hotels can also easily be found through standard web services such as Hotels.com. An alternative is Air B&B.
Please note that the above fares are subject to availability, so make your reservation as soon as possible; refer to "CNR-EV Workshop" to have the above fares applied.
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