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North Dakota adapts to climate change, without saying it's real
2016-09-14 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
ClimateWire: Darrell Oswald can be downright evangelical about the holistic approach he takes to cattle and rangeland management, a way of ranching that, when possible, mimics the cycles of nature at work 150 years ago when bison roamed the land his family now ranches. It has changed his life, and his family's, for the better, Oswald said. "The way we think, when we're way more concerned about the land and the soil and what goes on at the ranch, the economics seem to take care of itself," Oswald said. "The...
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Quality Assurance for Essential Climate Variables Consultancy Support
2016-09-13 10:05:00| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Since 1979, Italian ACS has been a Software System Integrator. As a Payload Data Ground Segment specialist, ACS develops componentssubsystemsground stations for satellite data acquisition, processing and dissemination. The company is active in geospatial multisource applications development for planning and management of environmental risks infrastructures and realtime handling of large data streams. ACS offer to their customers the complete range of services from the collection of user requirements to operational activities support. Our German subsidiary ACSD provides consultancy service at EUMETSAT Darmstadt. Selected candidate will sign permanent full time contract and work at EUM premises. Besides an opportunity to work in international environment, ACS can offer competitive salary, attractive benefits package tailored to specific needs, training and career growth within ACS group, support for relocation to Darmstadt. For our activities in Germany, we are looking for a person to provide Quality Assurance for Essential Climate Variables Consultancy Support. TASKS Generation of data records Analysis of the data record quality employing quality monitoring procedures and other validation techniques and data as appropriate Acquisition of relevant data from internal and external sources to support product quality monitoring Support implementation, processing and validation of the product with other international partners e.g. JMA, NOAANCDC Preparation of QA4ECV data for ingestion into the EUMETSAT Data Centre Compilation of relevant data set documentation including validation reports, user guides and format descriptions Compilation of project result presentations and participation in project progress meetings. REQUIRED University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline Strong technical skills with a minimum of 1 year experience in the implementation of software for delayed mode processing of satellite data Programming languages CC andor FORTRAN Working in unixlinux environment Scripting languages, such as Python, Perl, shell Analysis and graphic software such as IDL Data formats such as NetCDF4, GRIB, HDF5, and BUFR Processing and monitoring of large volume of remote sensing data Validation of satellite products Able to work effectively in English and have knowledge of French Good communication and presentation skills Able to conduct all activities in an orderly and structured manner, able to work calmly and correctly and with the minimum of supervision EU national or valid work permit for Germany CV in Europass format Distinct advantage Operational product processing environments Data bases such as MySQL and Oracle EUMETSAT Meteosat missions and instruments Retrieval of parameters using visible wave lengths Calibration of satellite observations in the visible spectral range
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Quality Assurance for Essential Climate Variables Consultancy Support
2016-09-12 17:05:17| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
With 1.800 employees worldwide, the CS Group is a leading IT company in France and in Germany, and a prime contractor in designing, integrating and operating mission critical systems. It has now been over 30 years that comprehensive CS solutions for space systems and applications, both on the ground and in space, have been part and parcel of this odyssey. Our German activities grow at fast pace and to face our costumers high level expectations and needs, we are looking for talented profiles having relevant experience in Space systems. The tasks of the key person will include Generation of data records Analysis of the data record quality employing quality monitoring procedures and other validation techniques and data as appropriate Acquisition of relevant data from internal and external sources to support product quality monitoring Support implementation, processing and validation of the product with other international partners e.g. JMA, NOAANCDC Preparation of QA4ECV data for ingestion into the EUMETSAT Data Centre Compilation of relevant data set documentation including validation reports, user guides and format descriptions Compilation of project result presentations and participation in project progress meetings. PROFILE In addition to having a University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, the key person shall have strong technical skills with a minimum of 1 year experience in the implementation of software for delayed mode processing of satellite data. The key person is required to have strong experience with the following mandatory skills Programming languages CC andor FORTRAN Working in unixlinux environment Scripting languages, such as Python, Perl, shell Analysis and graphic software such as IDL Data formats such as NetCDF4, GRIB, HDF5, and BUFR. Furthermore, the key person shall have knowledge in the following areas Processing and monitoring of large volume of remote sensing data Validation of satellite products. Knowledge in the following areas would be an advantage Operational product processing environments Data bases such as MySQL and Oracle EUMETSAT Meteosat missions and instruments Retrieval of parameters using visible wave lengths Calibration of satellite observations in the visible spectral range. The official languages of EUMETSAT are English and French. The working language for the position is English and therefore the Engineer must be able to work effectively in this language and have knowledge of the other. How to apply Please consider the following points before applying Please submit your complete application documents in English. An attached cover letter should mention your availability and salary expectations. Interested applicants should submit their CV to pierre.lenahediccssytems.de and copy to francoisxavier.laffontcs.fr with the job title. Due to new work permit restrictions for this position, please apply only if you are citizen of a European Union state or if you hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe. Closing date 21th October 2016 Starting Date As soon as possible Interviews week 4344 2016
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Leonardo DiCaprio's Climate Change Documentary a 'Rousing Call to Action'
2016-09-12 14:58:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
EcoWatch: The Oscar-winning actor and longtime environmental advocate celebrated the world premiere of his climate change documentary on Friday at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). "Looking forward to sharing this documentary with everyone as we continue to act on #climatechange together," DiCaprio tweeted. He also wrote on Instagram, "filming 'Before the Flood' was an incredible experience & today's screening of the documentary at #TIFF16 is an honor." In the documentary, the UN Ambassador...
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Climate change threat
2016-09-12 01:19:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Himalayan Times: Climate change increases the severity of extreme weather events causing damage to property and livelihoods. Scientists warn that the worlds climate is changing because of rising greenhouse gas emissions that might end up warming the planet by well over 2 degrees. Nepal has already encountered some of the negative effects of global climate change. Its total GHG emission share is negligible compared to the global community. According to the National Communication Report prepared by the Government...
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