The voluminous nature of sea level research: Philip Woodworth to receive Vening Meinesz Medal

The 2010 Vening Meinesz Medal has been awarded to Philip Woodworth in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of geodesy. His extensive work on sea level variations serves as the foundation for many research opportunities.

Geodesy is a scientific discipline that deals with the measurement and representation of the Earth, such as its gravitational field, tides and polar motions. Geodesy has a wide-ranging scope and finds uses in practical applications such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS). Measuring sea level variations is another important component of geodesy, in which Prof. Phill Woodworth has played a prominent role over the past few decades. Woodworth is a true expert who has mastered every aspect of sea level research, ranging from ocean tides to satellite altimetry.

Woodworth's achievements with regard to sea level variations are numerous and outstanding. Some of his most important work includes his recording of historical sea level changes based on tide gauges, and research into climate variability, extreme sea levels and storm surges in the North Atlantic region. Woodworth's main current research deals with present-day sea level variations from in situ and satellite observations.

For over two decades, Woodworth has held a unique leadership position within the Permanent Service for Mean Sea Level (PSML). Phillip Woodworth will receive this year's Vening Meinesz Medal for all his dedicated and highly relevant work on sea level research.

6 May, 19:00 - 20:00, Room 19.

Philip L. Woodworth, Proudman Oceanographic Laboratory, 6 Brownlow Street, Liverpool L3 5DA, UK.

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