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SMOS & Aquarius science workshop

The SMOS and Aquarius science workshop will be held at the Ifremer facilities in Brest, France, from 15th to 17th April 2013. It is jointly organised by ESA, NASA, IFREMER, CNES and SMOS MODE.

The main objectives of this workshop are to:

  • Provide the SMOS and Aquarius science communities with
    • an overview on the present quality of the provided data, and
    • an outlook on future algorithm developments.
  • Explore common L-band sensor and algorithm issues for sea surface salinity and soil moisture retrievals derived by SMOS and Aquarius data.
  • Present broader science achievements of both missions, including modelling results.
  • Explore synergistic use of and validation approaches for SMOS, Aquarius and other sensors’ data over land and ocean.
  • Provide a forum for discussion on specific topics related to improving sea surface salinity and soil moisture retrievals through dedicated working groups.