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Climate Data Processing Engineer
2018-04-04 15:24:34| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Help us to develop climate information services from satellite observations and climate data records. To learn more and apply online, please visit httpsonlineapplication.eumetsat.int reference VN18 31 Bringing together the resources of 30 member states, we observe the atmosphere, ocean, and land surfaces from space using a system of satellites 365 days a year. Our data is vital for weather forecasts that help to protect lives and property, as well as monitoring the environment and our changing climate. EUMETSAT, the European meteorological satellite agency is looking to recruit a Climate Data Processing Engineer on contract until June 2021, which may be extended if funding is secured. EUMETSAT and its partners are developing the Copernicus Climate Change Service C3S which will combine observations of the climate system with the latest science to develop authoritative, quality assured information about the past, current and future states of the climate globally. We need a Climate Data Processing Engineer to implement technical data processing activities to support this project. With experience of implementing, operating and validating large data volumes, you will help us to distribute and archive our data so that we can provide comprehensive and credible information to our user community. You will have a background in processing large data volumes and have outstanding programming skills. You can retrieve, handle and manipulate data in different formats, understanding the specifications of metadata required for Earth Observation data. You need to be able to clearly communicate complex ideas and be comfortable working with teams in an international environment. We offer a competitive salary, benefits and a great working environment. Relocation assistance is available, if appropriate. The closing date is 30th April and we expect to hold interviews in the wc 4th June 2018. EUMETSAT is committed to providing an equal opportunities work environment for men and women and is seeking to recruit nationals from its Member States. Please see our website for further details.
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What Should Farmers Know About Climate Change? Tree Assistance Program
2018-04-03 20:44:46| National Farmers Union
By Janan Lenzy, NFU Intern The nursery tree and greenhouse industry is rapidly growing and contributing to the agricultural economy. However, climate change does not discriminate – irregular and extreme weather events interfere with anticipated growing seasons and production yields for essentially all agricultural sectors. When such events occur, farmers and ranchers largely rely on government-run […]
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What Should Farmers Know About Climate Change? ELAP
2018-03-26 18:37:36| National Farmers Union
By Janan Lenzy, NFU Intern In 2017, flooding, wildfires, hurricanes, and other natural disasters accounted for approximately $5 billion worth of economic losses in the US agriculture sector. The toll is expected to increase as climate change intensifies the strength and duration of these weather events. As a direct result, the amount of physical damage […]
What Should Farmers Know About Climate Change? Livestock Indemnity Program
2018-03-19 20:47:37| National Farmers Union
By Janan Lenzy, NFU Intern Abnormal weather patterns have increasingly made livestock producers vulnerable to reduced outputs. Previously on the Climate Column, we’ve discussed tools developed by the U.S. Department Agriculture (USDA) that assist farmers with preparations for droughts and higher temperatures, but there are also programs that provide financial compensation and assistance for extreme […]
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What Do Farmers Need to Know About Climate Change? Livestock Forage Program
2018-03-12 22:07:45| National Farmers Union
By Tom Driscoll, Director of NFU Foundation and Conservation Policy A 2013 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) bulletin notes that ongoing monitoring of climate data has led experts to anticipate an increase in areas experiencing droughts and the occurrence of more intense precipitation events. Its self-evident to farmers and ranchers that greater incidence of these […]
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