CEDAR-ETI Modeling Challenge Updates

Current Update

Phys. Parameter/Metrics Study	When Initiated	Papers/Reports/Actions
Phys. Parameter/Metrics Study	When Initiated	Observational data time series preparation	Database of model results	Paper completion.
1. NmF2 and hmF2 from ISRs, and Vertical drift at Jicamarca	summer 2009	completed observ. data provided by: for vertical drift - J.L.Chau and D.Anderson for NmF2 and hMF2 from ISRs - J.Sojka and B.Rideout	completed	Shim et al., 2011
2. Electron and neutral densities at CHAMP orbits, and NmF2 and hmF2 from LEO	summer 2009	completed observ. data for neutral density at CHAMP orbits provided by E.Sutton	completed	Shim et al., 2012 Shim et al, submitted to AGU monograph
3. Thermospheric parameters at 250 km (Tn and Un/Vn/Wn) and ionospheric parameters at 300 km (Ne, Te, Ti, and Wi)	summer 2010	completed observ. data provided by: for neutral winds and temperatures - Q.Wu for Ne,Te,Ti and Wi at 300 km - by J.Holt	submissions are being accepted	pending
4. Climatology study	summer 2010	available observ. data provided by: for TEC - A.Coster and L.Goncharenko for NmF2 and hmF2 from Cosmic - L.Lomidze and L.Sheirliess	available	B.Emery et al, 2011 Discussion is planned for CEDAR 2012 Workshop Paper expected: 2013
5. Global TEC, NmF2 and hmF2	summer 2011	available for TEC - A.Coster and L.Goncharenko for NmF2 and hmF2 from Cosmic - L.Lomidze and L.Sheirliess	available	Ja Soon et al., 2011 Discussion is planned for CEDAR 2012 Workshop Paper expected: 2013
6. Role of drivers (models for ionosphere potential patterns) (joint with GEM)	summer 2011	completed observ. data for AMIE potentials provided by A.Ridley	submissions are being accepted	Discussion on tools to be used for drivers swap is planned for CEDAR 2012 Workshop