Welcome The Lagrangian Analysis and Prediction of Coastal and Ocean Dynamics (LAPCOD) group is an informal group of researchers on Virginia Key and collaborators with similar research interests in the use and understanding of Lagrangian measurements of ocean and coastal currents with free drifting surface buoys and subsurface floats. LAPCOD News EGU: Lagrangian observations and analysis techniques in Vienna, Austria, from 02 – 07 May 2010. We're organizing a Lagrangian session at the upcoming EGU meeting in Vienna. We're interested in all aspects of Lagrangian analysis, from theory to modeling to observations. We hope to see you there! EGU General Assembly 2010 NP6.3 Lagrangian observations and analysis techniques Convener: Volfango Rupolo Co-Conveners: Joe LaCasce , Kristofer Döös , Arthur Mariano , Paula Pérez-Brunius Lagrangian Analysis, Blending and Prediction in the Ocean and Atmosphere This session focuses on all aspects of the use of Lagrangian data: turbulent dispersion, in-situ data analysis, modeling, prediction and data assimilation. We are aiming for a fruitful discussion among practitioners in diverse areas. Thus applications in atmospheric, oceanic and idealized (e.g. turbulent and/or kinematic model) settings are all of interest. The 42nd international Liege Colloquium on Ocean Dynamics in Liège, University Campus, from 26 – 30 April 2010. This is to inform you that will be sessions on drifters and floats at the next Liege Colloquium the last week of April 2010, just the week before EGU. More details are posted at: http://modb.oce.ulg.ac.be/colloquium/. Ocean Sciences meeting February 2010 in Portland We are convening a session, PO26 - Lagrangian Predictability and Data Assimilation, at the Ocean Sciences meeting from 22 – 26 February 2010 in Portland. The session description is found at: Link One of the goals of this session is to bring together researchers such as yourself who have made substantial scientific contributions in this area. We encourage you to attend, present your findings in a contributed paper, and participate in what we expect will be stimulating discussions. Note that the deadline for abstracts is 15 October. Other meeting details are on the meeting website above. As you are probably aware AGU does not provide reimbursement of expenses for meeting participants. Hope to hear soon that you will be joining us in Portland. Manny Fiadeiro, Annalisa Griffa, Denny Kirwan, Tamay Ozgokmen La Londe-les-Maures 2009 Meeting The dates and location are: September 7-11, 2009 (Monday to Friday) in La Londe-les-Maures, Cote d'Azur, France (near Toulon). Mark you calendars and check out the details in the 'LAPCOD Meetings' section and click on 'La Londe-les-Maures 2009'. LAPCOD Book Cambridge University Press has published the book! Order your copy at Amazon.com. Visit the book's web site at Cambridge University Press.