EXPLORATORY MINI-WORKSHOP SUMMARY REPORT
FRAMING THE QUESTIONS
- ADDRESSING THE NEEDS
Moving to Incorporate Social Science Results into Meteorological Operations/Services
FCM-R28-2010
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The
stated aim of this Exploratory Mini-Workshop was Framing the Questions
- Addressing the Needs. Presenters and participants identified common
questions/needs for the social sciences. Once these needs are established,
specific projects will be advanced that can serve as a basis for expanded
integration of social sciences into meteorological operations and services.
The Exploratory Mini-Workshop objectives were as follows:
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Objective 1. Identify agency-specific and agency-overlapping social science–related actions and social science needs/priorities as related to meteorological operations/services.
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Objective 2. Compile key recommendations for potential government action for implementation in meteorological forecasting and warning programs.
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Objective 3. Develop an Action Agenda for the further inclusion of social science research results into meteorological operations/services.
A
"Social Sciences Primer," given to all participants prior to
the meeting, is at Appendix A. The agenda for the 2-day Exploratory Mini-Workshop
is at Appendix B. Section II of this summary report is structured to coincide
with the agenda.