About the workshop
The CASCADA Workshop brings together researchers working with kilometer-scale, convection-permitting climate simulations over South America. Participants will learn how the South America Affinity Group (SAAG) simulations were built, get hands-on experience working with the data, explore applications across the Earth system, and discuss what these simulations have taught us so far.
The workshop is sponsored by the NSF AccelNet-ACCORD program and will be held at the NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NSF NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado.
Topics
Km-scale modeling tutorial
An introduction to convection-permitting climate modeling over South America and the SAAG simulations.
Analysis tools & hands-on activities
Practical sessions on accessing, processing, and analyzing the simulation output.
Applications
Using the simulations to study a wide range of processes across the region.
Science session
What have we learned from these simulations so far? Presentations and discussion of recent results.
Program
| Day | Focus |
|---|---|
| Tue, 23 Feb | Welcome and tutorial on km-scale climate modeling over South America (SAAG simulations) |
| Wed, 24 Feb | Analysis tools and hands-on activities |
| Thu, 25 Feb | Applications: hydrosphere, cryosphere, convective storm processes, land-surface processes |
| Fri, 26 Feb | Science session: what we have learned so far; discussion and wrap-up |
Tentative outline. A detailed agenda will be posted here closer to the workshop.
Logistics
- Dates
- Tuesday 23 – Friday 26 February 2027
- Venue
- NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NSF NCAR), Boulder, Colorado, USA. Room details to be announced.
- Getting there
- The nearest major airport is Denver International (DEN), about an hour’s drive from Boulder.
- Weather
- Late February in Boulder can bring anything from sunny, mild days to snow. Please pack layers and warm clothing.
- Altitude
- Boulder sits at roughly 1,650 m (5,400 ft). Stay hydrated, especially during your first days.
- Lodging
- Lodging will be covered for travel grant recipients. Self-funded participants will be able to book at a group rate; the hotel and group code will be posted here.
Registration
Registration details will be announced soon. Check back here for the application form and deadlines.
Travel grants: Travel grant recipients will be notified in mid-October 2026. Lodging will be covered for grant recipients. For participants who are funding their own travel, a hotel group code will be provided.
Contact
Questions about the workshop? Contact Kristen Rasmussen at kristenr@rams.colostate.edu.