On 23rd November 2017, the VNU University of Science launched the project “Adoption and full-control of dynamical seasonal tropical cyclone prediction system for ensuring safety of socio-economic activities over the East Sea - Vietnam” at the Trade Hotel, Hanoi. Prof. Dr. Phan Van Tan - Project Leader chaired the workshop.
On 23rd November 2017, the VNU University of Science launched the project “Adoption and full-control of dynamical seasonal tropical cyclone prediction system for ensuring safety of socio-economic activities over the East Sea - Vietnam” at the Trade Hotel, Hanoi. Prof. Dr. Phan Van Tan - Project Leader chaired the workshop.
Workshop Overview
Attending the workshop were representatives from the Ministry of Science and Technology, representatives of public Science and Technology organizations, representatives from universities and related research institutes, national and international experts. The event aims to provide information on the project, the scientific exchange of the AOGCM model of the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) Australia, applicability of this model to seasonal storm forecast for the East Sea region. The workshop also discussed the detailed implementation plan and method of technology transfer.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Tien Giang, Vice Rector of the VNU-HUS speaks at the opening of the workshop
Opening speech, Assoc. Prof. Dr Nguyen Tien Giang, Vice Rector of the VNU University of Science indicates the current situation, level of danger and damage caused by Typhoon in the East Sea. "For the socio-economic activities that take place every day, even months at sea, the forecasts of weather reports cannot be met" said the Vice Rector. To address this problem, the acquisition and mastering of season forecast storm technology was given to the VNU University of Science.
Prof. Phan Van Tan presided over the workshop
Chair of the workshop, Prof. Dr. Phan Van Tan said: "The model system will be adopted as a global model that combines both atmospheric and oceanic components but can increase arbitrary resolution for the Vietnamese region as a model. The group was created by the CSIRO group of authors and is directly involved in this project. The project formation is the result of a collaborative research process between the REMOCLIC and the CSIRO scientists’ team from the mid-2000s. "
The project received many exchanges and comments from the delegates attending the workshop
The project is sponsored by the Foundation for "Fostering Innovation through Research in Science and Technology" (FIRST). "Funding for Foreign Experts in Science, Technology and Innovation" was proposed by the REMOCLIC team of the VNU University of Science. The funding agreement was signed on 1 June 2017.
The project is a system that includes both hardware and software, operating in a business mode that provides forecasting and alerts for the number, time and area of the storm in the East Sea and the mainland of Vietnam. The product will serve the prevention of natural disasters, ensuring the safety of economic and defense activities on the sea and on land. The most special thing is that the system has a forecast period of up to 6 months.
Sharing of foreign experts
In the framework of the workshop, representatives of CSIRO - Mr. Jack Katzley and Mr. John McGregor introduced the Conformal Cubic Atmospheric Model (CCAM) project and exchanged with Vietnamese scientists on forecasting technology on storms as well as weather in the future.
Mr. Vo Thanh Hung, Director of Administration Department - Representative of FIRST Fund Management Board, said that this research project should be linked with reality in order to help the community. Fund Representative said the Fund is always ready to support projects contributing to community benefit and development.
The launching workshop helped to strengthen the link between the VNU University of Science and other national and international experts and organizations as a prerequisite for the next project activities. The program also provides an overview of the project to organizations and individuals involved in technology transfer activities.