RAP opportunity at Naval Research Laboratory NRL
Leveraging Smallsats to Improve Atmospheric Prediction
Location
Naval Research Laboratory, CA, Marine Meteorology
| opportunity |
location |
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| 64.16.66.C0842 |
Monterey, CA 939435502 |
Advisers
| name |
email |
phone |
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| Hui W. Christophersen |
hui.w.christophersen.civ@us.navy.mil |
831 656 4027 |
Description
This project is to develop new techniques required to maximize the extraction of information from SmallSats observations and account for their novel characteristics. The focus of the research is on adaptive sampling and dynamic uncertainty estimation using both statistical approaches and machine learning methods.
References:
Christophersen, H., W. Campbell, S. Swadely, et al. (2023). Leveraging SmallSats to improve atmospheric prediction. 103rd AMS, Denver, CO.
Campbell W., H. Christophersen, L. Satterfield, D. Sidoti. (2023). A strategy for assimilating data from microsats. ITSC24, Tromso, Norway.
key words
Data assimilation; SmallSats; adaptive sampling; uncertainty quantification; machine learning; verification and validation
Eligibility
Citizenship:
Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents
Level:
Open to Postdoctoral applicants
Stipend
| Base Stipend |
Travel Allotment |
Supplementation |
|
| $108,245.00 |
$3,000.00 |
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Additional Benefits
Relocation
Awardees who reside more than 50 miles from their host laboratory and remain on tenure for at least six months are eligible for paid relocation to within the vicinity of their host laboratory.
Health insurance
A group health insurance program is available to awardees and their qualifying dependents in the United States.