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SUMMARY:VAWS - Application of the NOAA Next Generation Fire System for Improved Wildfire Detection and Monitoring in Alaska
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr. Michael Pavolonis\, NESDIS Wildland Fire Program Manager \n\n\n\nAbout the webinar: The NOAA Next Generation Fire System (NGFS) automatically extracts actionable fire intelligence from low Earth orbit and geostationary satellite observations\, aligning directly with operational decision-making. Relative to legacy methods\, the NGFS is designed to detect fires earlier and provide more robust monitoring intelligence\, including enhanced resilience against cloud and smoke obstructions. The unique event data model employed by the NGFS enables new applications\, such as fire ignition notifications\, which will be demonstrated during the upcoming Alaska wildfire season. The demonstration of the NGFS in Alaska is made possible through close collaboration with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geographic Information Network of Alaska (GINA)\, which provides a low-latency data-processing and distribution pipeline\, remote sensing expertise\, and a deep understanding of Alaska’s unique wildfire stakeholder needs. This presentation will provide an overview of the NGFS and planned activities for the 2026 Alaska fire season. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBio: Michael Pavolonis is the NOAA National Environmental Satellite\, Data\, and Information Service (NESDIS) Wildland Fire Program manager. He earned his Ph.D. in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences from the University of Wisconsin. He also holds a B.S. degree in Meteorology from Penn State and an M.S. degree in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences from the University of Wisconsin. Throughout his 20+ years at NOAA\, Mike has focused on satellite sensing of environmental hazards to support operational applications\, including decision support tools for Alaska use cases.
URL:https://uaf-accap.org/event/vaws-noaa-ngfs/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Alaska Weather Symposium
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SUMMARY:COAST-X 2026: A 2\,000-Mile Snowmachine Traverse Connecting Communities\, Coastal Change\, and Knowledge from Bethel to Utqiagvik
DESCRIPTION:Download Webinar Transcript\n\n\n\nSpeakers: Benjamin Jones (Research Associate Professor) and Phillip Wilson (Research Professional) with the Institute of Northern Engineering\, University of Alaska Fairbanks  \n\n\n\nAbout the Webinar: COAST-X (Collaborative Observations of the Arctic Shorezone: A Traverse for Knowledge Exchange) 2026 was a 1\,986-mile snowmachine traverse along Alaska’s western and northern coasts\, linking more than a dozen communities from the Yukon–Kuskokwim Delta to Utqiaġvik. \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, Benjamin and Phillip will share reflections and observations from the 19-day Spring 2026 traverse\, which brought together field observations\, community engagement\, and lived experience on the land and sea ice. Traveling over snow\, sea ice\, frozen lakes and rivers\, and tundra\, they discussed coastal erosion\, permafrost thaw\, sea ice conditions\, and changing travel routes with tribal councils\, corporation board members\, educators\, students\, and community members along the way. Through these conversations\, they learned directly from residents about local priorities and pressing environmental change issues. This presentation will be informal and story-driven\, featuring photos\, field experiences\, and discussion of how COAST-X contributes to building stronger connections between UAF research\, communities\, and coastal resilience efforts across Alaska. \n\n\n\nCOAST-X was designed not as a single field campaign\, but as a mobile platform for knowledge exchange—connecting places facing similar coastal challenges and creating space for dialogue among researchers\, residents\, and decision-makers. We will highlight key insights from the traverse\, including: \n\n\n\n\nObservations and stories documenting rapidly changing Arctic coastal systems\n\n\n\nCommunity perspectives on erosion\, permafrost thaw\, and infrastructure impacts\n\n\n\nLessons learned from self-sufficient\, long-distance winter travel and field logistics\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Bios: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBenjamin Jones is a Research Associate Professor at the Institute of Northern Engineering\, University of Alaska Fairbanks. A geographer by training\, his work focuses on Arctic coastal systems\, permafrost\, and environmental change. He has over 25 years of experience working across Alaska’s Arctic and sub-Arctic\, collaborating closely with coastal communities to document change and its implications for travel\, safety\, and infrastructure. Ben has led more than 30 snowmachine-based field expeditions and logged more than 20\,000 miles of Arctic tundra travel\, with a field approach grounded in Indigenous knowledge\, careful observation\, and long-term relationships \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhillip Wilson is a Research Professional at the Institute of Northern Engineering\, University of Alaska Fairbanks. He holds an undergraduate degree in geology from UAF. His work spans Arctic field science\, engineering\, and applied research\, with a focus on permafrost\, snow and ice processes\, coastal environments\, and cold-regions infrastructure. Raised in Alaska\, Phillip brings extensive experience in remote field logistics\, environmental data collection\, and instrumentation.
URL:https://uaf-accap.org/event/coast-x-2026/
CATEGORIES:ACCAP Climate Webinar
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SUMMARY:May NWS Alaska Climate Outlook Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Download Webinar Transcript\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Rick Thoman\, Climate Specialist\, AK Center for Climate Assessment and Preparedness \n\n\n\nDuring this month’s Climate Outlook Briefing\, Rick will review recent and current climate conditions around Alaska\, discuss forecasting tools\, and finish up with the Climate Prediction Center’s forecast for June and the remainder of the summer. Join the gathering online to learn what’s happened and what may be in store with Alaska’s seasonal climate.
URL:https://uaf-accap.org/event/may2026-climate-outlook/
CATEGORIES:NWS Climate Outlook Briefing
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