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Lightning Imager Support G013161EUM
2013-09-09 11:36:25| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
For our activities in EUMETSAT, we are currently seeking a candidate to provide support to the Lightning Imager LI product development with EUMETSATs Remote Sensing and Products Division RSP. Within RSP, the candidate will work in the team of the Atmospheric and Imaging Applications AIA in the group responsible for the scientific product development. TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Development and evaluation of appropriate filtering techniques Development of a reference processor for LI, from Level 0 to Level 2 with emphasis on filtering false events in the Level 0 data to optimise detection efficiency Provision of an Algorithm Theoretical baseline Document ATBD for the LI processing Conducting external studies and analysing study results. As lightning and convective activity in the atmosphere are closely related, the Key Person will be required to support activities concerning specific cloud products obtained from the optical imaging instrument onboard MTG Flexible Combined Imager, FCI. This includes Support for the utilisation of EUMETSAT cloud products, in severe storm situations Support of the development of advanced cloud models for use in remote sensing using passive VIS IR measurements, e.g. through literature studies Obtaining, classifying and analysis of validation data, e.g. the ATrain satellite observations see httpatrain.nasa.gov, for the EUMETSAT cloud products. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE The Key Person shall have, as a prerequisite, a university degree or comparable qualifications in Meteorology, Atmospheric Physics or related subjects, and a demonstrated experience in the area of satellite meteorology or satellite data processing. Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EU nationals. Furthermore, at least 3 years of experience in software development in a Linux or Unix environment is required, together with at least 3 years of experience in CC, preferably also in Fortran90. Knowledge on lightning processes, lightning detection systems ground or space based and on the general atmospheric processes in convective situations would be a distinct advantage. Furthermore, experience with graphics packages like IDL or Matlab would be a distinct advantage. The Key Person is required to have the experience and capability to fulfil the assigned tasks with a minimum of supervision. The Key Person shall also possess good interpersonal skills. The official languages of EUMETSAT are English and French. The working language for the position is English and therefore the Key Person must be able to work effectively and have good writing skills in this language.
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