MADA 2024 Agenda and Schedule

The MADA 2024 Workshop will be held on the morning of Friday, July 26, 2024 in Pasadena, CA, following the Tenth International Conference on Mars.

The meeting will begin at 8:30am PDT, and conclude around 12:30pm PDT.

We thank those who contributed ideas for discussion topics. Here is the meeting agenda / schedule, determined by the meeting co-chairs:

Agenda

First Session: 8:30-9:15
  • Introduction: Summary of MADA2018 and Goals for MADA2024
  • Overview and Uses of Mars Atmosphere Data Assimilation and Reanalyses
  • Description of Current Reanalyses: MACDA, EMARS, OpenMARS, LMD-LETKF
  • Comparison of Reanalyses


    • Second Session: 9:15-10:15
  • Key Science for Reanalyses
  • Reanalysis Intercomparison and Feature-Based Validation
  • Suggestions from Reanalysis Users

    Networking Break and Q&A 10:15-10:45

    Third Session: 10:45-11:30
  • Future Observations for Mars Reanalyses
  • Observing System Simulation Experiments (OSSEs)

    Fourth Session: 11:30-12:15
  • Future Technical Directions: Parameter Estimation, Machine Learning, Dust Assimilation, etc.

    Summary, Wrap-Up, and Future Directions: 12:15-12:30

    For additional information, contact one of the co-chairs.