[Korus-aq] KORUS-AQ Science Team Update and Next Steps

[Crawford, James H. (LARC-E303)]

Dear KORUS-AQ Investigators,

Now that everyone is home, it is important to maintain momentum and keep the team informed on expectations regarding data handling and the schedule going forward.  This message is the first of many to keep you informed and connected. The issues outlined below are the result of discussions by the KORUS-AQ leadership team. As always, feedback from the science team on these topics is welcome.

1) Data Archival: Data continues to flow into the field data archive. In the next few weeks we anticipate that information will be widely available for the DC-8, Hanseo King Air, and ground sites. Remote sensing observations from the NASA King Air will take a little more time. After discussion by the KORUS-AQ leadership, there is consensus that we should keep the field data in the archive so that science team members can see the breadth of information and consider how their data fits into the bigger picture made possible by the combination of ground-based/airborne, in situ/remote sensing observations. As preliminary data begins to enter the archive, it will replace the field data and be evident from the updated filenames.  We will also provide periodic updates on data archive status to the entire team.

2) Restrictions on the Presentation of Data: We have collected an exciting dataset, and this creates a strong desire to share information. It is important to remind everyone that the protocol agreed to at the Science Team meeting last October explicitly states that “Final data should be submitted to the archive prior to any presentation at scientific conferences (e.g., AGU, AMS) or manuscript preparation, unless explicit authorization is obtained from program managers.” That said, specific requests can be submitted for consideration. For instance, we do have two overview presentations scheduled for AOGS and IGAC, but these presentations are intended to cover mainly operational aspects of the campaign with data used only to broadly communicate the environmental conditions that were observed. Remember, there is no restriction for final data. Investigators who feel that they can finalize their data well before the deadline of 15 June 2017 would be free to present their own data; however, they would still be restricted from using preliminary data from other investigators in any presentation.

     For more details on data archive and protocol issues, please refer to the KORUS-AQ Data Management presentation from the October 2016 Science Team meeting. This document is located on the data archive page and can be directly accessed at the following address:
     http://www-air.larc.nasa.gov/missions/korus-aq/docs/8-KORUS-AQ_Data%20Sharing.pptx<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www-2Dair.larc.nasa.gov_missions_korus-2Daq_docs_8-2DKORUS-2DAQ-5FData-2520Sharing.pptx&d=CwMFAg&c=c6MrceVCY5m5A_KAUkrdoA&r=b91LIVyDl8P6xbWn3zEvXL2LJHXp21IcdPYWsX-4EME&m=LLO37e9NFjY9jt8rF0Js4m3jMEHkgiWMjxfr1XegP60&s=wGbEMplNivrvCLnfm1obCMN-DMCPTQyYb1gvFmAmKUM&e=>

3) Intentions for Fall AGU: Following from the restrictions noted above and the timeline for final data, we are not encouraging the submission of KORUS-AQ abstracts to Fall AGU. Again, exceptions can be requested, but it is not expected that enough data will be available to prepare science presentations with reasonable scientific depth. We do intend to sponsor an overview talk similar to the ones planned for AOGS and IGAC. These presentations will be shared with the entire Science Team and will be suitable for others to use to promote the project.

4) Monthly Webex Sessions: One of the most important steps moving forward will be to maintain regular communication among the Science Team members. To influence policy decisions and to pave the way for full use of the coming constellation of geostationary satellites, we expect that integrative papers crossing platforms and involving multiple PI teams will be the most significant legacy of KORUS AQ. Monthly Webex sessions will help us in this regard by: 1) Fostering collaborations and coordinating analyses between investigators interested in pursuing specific science themes and topics, 2) Providing a forum for sharing preliminary results and formulating ideas to develop manuscripts, and 3) Updating the science team on data submission status and schedule.

    The timing for the Monthly Webex sessions would be the second Monday/Tuesday of each month at 8p/9a (EDT/KST) for US/Korean participants. Feedback on the timing is welcome.

5) Science Team meeting: Dates are under discussion among the KORUS-AQ leadership with ideas ranging from early November 2016 to March-April 2017. We recognize that there are several possible conflicting activities (e.g., ATom and ACT-America deployments) to consider. We will have more discussion about this during the monthly webex sessions.

Our first webex session will be in August. Specific details will be distributed in advance of the meeting. It is not too soon to think about what you might want to share.

We look forward to talking to everyone then.
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