diff --git a/Workshops/2026-05/README.md b/Workshops/2026-05/README.md index 3842758..e555ff4 100644 --- a/Workshops/2026-05/README.md +++ b/Workshops/2026-05/README.md @@ -2,3 +2,5 @@ https://github.com/ESMValGroup/Community/discussions/273 provides more information about this workshop. + +The [workshop notes](workshop_notes.md) summarise the presentations and discussions. diff --git a/Workshops/2026-05/workshop_notes.md b/Workshops/2026-05/workshop_notes.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3fbcaf6 --- /dev/null +++ b/Workshops/2026-05/workshop_notes.md @@ -0,0 +1,107 @@ +# Hybrid ESMValTool Workshop – Meeting Notes +**11–13 May 2026 (Exeter & Hybrid)** + +These notes were generated by Copilot, based on workshop transcripts +--- + +# **11 May 2026 – Day 1 (Monday)** +### **Morning – Conference room 3 (Chair: Birgit Hassler)** + +## **Introduction, welcome and workshop agenda (Alistair Sellar)** +- Slides: [welcome_esmvaltool_workshop_May2026.pdf](welcome_esmvaltool_workshop_May2026.pdf) + +--- + + + +## **Demo: how to run ESMValTool with (fake) CMIP7 data (Bouwe Andela)** +- The discussion included practical aspects of configuring and running ESMValTool with CMIP-style datasets. +- Participants discussed how configuration files can be copied and adapted locally to control data access and workflow behaviour. +- There was emphasis on flexibility in setting data paths and tailoring configurations to different environments. +- Questions focused on how to manage local versus external data sources and how configuration choices affect execution. + +--- + +## **Pixi introduction and demo (Valeriu Predoi)** +- The discussion included how configuration environments are initialised and managed within ESMValTool workflows. +- Participants discussed how environment variables and configuration files interact to define runtime behaviour. +- Demonstrations showed how default configurations can be modified and extended for specific use cases. +- Questions centred on understanding how configuration layers are applied and how users can override defaults. + +--- + + + +# **12 May 2026 – Day 2 (Tuesday)** +### **Morning – Conference room 3 (Chair: Ranjini Swaminathan)** + + + +## **CMIP7 data – Changes from CMIP6; REF status and plans** +- Slides: [CMIP7_data_ESMValTool_12may_MattMiz.pdf](CMIP7_data_ESMValTool_12may_MattMiz.pdf) +- Slides: [RapidEvaluationFramework_ESMValTool_Exeter_May2026.pdf](RapidEvaluationFramework_ESMValTool_Exeter_May2026.pdf) +- The session provided an overview of changes to CMIP7 data infrastructure, including updates to ESGF indexing and publication workflows. +- Participants discussed new requirements for metadata, grid definitions, and model documentation. +- The discussion included approaches to data preparation using tools such as CMOR and updated workflows for publishing compliant datasets. +- Quality control processes were presented, including validation of metadata and optimisation of files through repacking. +- The Rapid Evaluation Framework (REF) was introduced, including its diagnostic collections and dashboard interface. +- Participants discussed how REF outputs can be explored and interpreted. + +--- + +## **ESMValTool consortium updates (Alistair Sellar)** +- Slides: [esmvaltool_consortium.pdf](esmvaltool_consortium.pdf) +- The discussion included an overview of the ESMValTool consortium and its governance structure. +- A Contributor License Agreement (CLA) was introduced as part of the contribution process. +- Participants discussed the purpose of the CLA and how it applies to contributors. +- A demonstration of the CLA signing process was provided. + +--- + +## **Styles planned for IPCC AR7 figures (Katja Weigel)** +- Slides: [2026-05-12-ESMValToolWorkshop_IPCC_AR7_Figs.pdf](2026-05-12-ESMValToolWorkshop_IPCC_AR7_Figs.pdf) +- The session presented resources for IPCC AR7 figure design, including colour maps and graphical elements. +- Participants discussed how these resources could be incorporated into ESMValTool outputs. +- The discussion included how standardisation of visual elements could support consistent presentation of results. + +--- + + + +# **13 May 2026 – Day 3 (Wednesday)** +### **Morning – Conference room 3 (Chair: Axel Lauer)** + + + +## **Configuring data sources and cloud-native formats (Bouwe Andela)** +- The discussion covered emerging support for cloud-native data formats and object storage. +- Participants discussed accessing data remotely using catalogues and avoiding full local downloads of large datasets. +- Examples included the use of formats such as Zarr and approaches to handling large-scale datasets efficiently. +- The discussion included how data discovery differs between local file systems and cloud-based services. +- Performance considerations and trade-offs between local and remote data access were also discussed. + +--- + +## **ESMValTool strategy – plans for a journal article (Birgit Hassler)** +- The discussion outlined plans for an overview paper describing the evolution and capabilities of ESMValTool. +- Participants discussed positioning the paper as a high-level overview rather than a detailed technical description. +- Topics included sustainability, community engagement, and the role of ESMValTool in CMIP7 and IPCC activities. +- Considerations were raised regarding publication venues and open access requirements. + +--- + +## **Technical update (Valeriu Predoi)** +- The discussion included updates on technical developments related to data handling and workflow execution. +- Participants discussed improvements in data access mechanisms and support for new data formats. +- The session highlighted how ongoing technical changes affect usability and performance. + +--- + +## **Discussion: managing recipes for CMIP6/CMIP7 and obs data** +- The discussion included strategies for managing recipes across multiple CMIP generations. +- Participants discussed differences in variable naming conventions, time ranges, and dataset structures between CMIP6 and CMIP7. +- Approaches such as using test data and maintaining flexible configurations were considered. +- Broader issues related to organisation of observational data and storage practices were also discussed. + +--- +