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Speaker Details
Speaker:
Dr IAN FOSTER
Topic:
Effects of climate/weather on agriculture in WA
Background:
DR FOSTER'S includes a wide range of agricultural and climate research and delivery, from seasonal prediction and reporting, use of climate information in decision-making, weather monitoring and researching impacts from climate change. Ian supervises the department's network of automatic weather stations, which now number some 176 stations. These stations deliver timely and local weather information to assist with agricultural decision-making. He also liaises with Bureau of Meteorology and WA Government agencies over weather monitoring for severe weather events.
Organiser:
Marcus Harris
Comments:
Dr Foster has a research background in atmospheric science, ranging from development of tropical cyclones in the northwest of WA, researching transpiration and energy budgets of trees (CSIRO), as well as atmospheric pollutant modelling. Ian has been
 
 
 
Meeting Details
Time:
7:00am - 8:30am
Date:
Tuesday, 25 Aug, 2020
Place:
Leederville Sports Centre
Address:
78 Cambridge St, Leederville, WA
Map: