Owing to the antenna configuration, and the biharmonic nature of the anisotropic return of the probing radar, the SEASAT scatterometer wind reports consist of as many as four wind directions at each point of observation. A systematic methodology is proposed for selection of the true direction from among these, in the absence of any in situ observations. The techniques employed are those familiar to meteorological analysts. They were subjected to rigorous testing for the JASIN workshop, with two teams performing independent analyses. The agreement of the two analyses was striking. Comparison with wind directions from the JASIN data set, and those estimated from the analyzed pressure field, show agreement largely within the SEASAT specifications. It is concluded that the methodology employed is suitable for SEASAT scatterometer data users.

A scientific scenario paper was prepared ahead of the Gulf of Maine (GOM) 2050 International Symposium to review and summarize possible weather-related and sea-level changes within the GOM as a result of climate change. It is projected that the GOM will experience warming temperatures, continued sea-level rise, and changes to storm characteristics and related elements such as precipitation and waves in the intermediate term, by approximately 2050. Coastal communities within the GOM region are particularly vulnerable to the anticipated impacts of climate change. This article aims to provide context on some of the consequential impacts that may occur from the changes projected within the area.

WHAT: USWRP invited a group of 50 scientists and stakeholders in air quality forecasting to identify priorities and help guide a research program. WHEN: 29 April-I May 2003 WHERE: Houston, Texas The charge from the USWRP lead scientist to the 50 invited workshop participants was to identify and delineate critical meteorological issues related to the

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