Canadian Forces Intelligence Command's Director of Meteorology and Oceanography appointed President of the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society

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June 4, 2015

OTTAWA – Mrs. Martha Anderson, Director of Meteorology and Oceanography at Canadian Forces Intelligence Command, was appointed as President of the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (CMOS) yesterday evening at the Society’s Annual Congress held at the Conference Centre in Whistler, B.C.

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Mrs. Anderson has served as Director of Meteorology and Oceanography at Canadian Forces Intelligence Command since August of 2006. Her responsibilities include ensuring full and timely meteorological and oceanographic information access for Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces (DND/CAF) organizations to assist in the planning and conduct of training and operations.
In addition to her role as Director of Meteorology and Oceanography, Mrs. Anderson will assume her new role as President of CMOS on a volunteer basis, responsible for the overall management of CMOS’ affairs and will represent the society on official occasions and at events.
Officially created on January 1, 1967, CMOS is the national society of individuals and organizations dedicated to advancing atmospheric and oceanic sciences and related environmental disciplines in Canada. The Society aims to promote meteorology and oceanography in Canada, and is a major non-governmental organization serving the interests of meteorologists, oceanographers, limnologists, hydrologists and cryospheric scientists in Canada.
CMOS comprises some 1 100 members and subscribers, including students, corporations, institutions, and others who are involved in academia, communications, the private sector and government. CMOS addresses a broad range of national and international meteorological and oceanographic concerns. These include such things as global warming, ozone depletion, surface air quality and their effects on all aspects of life in Canada – including forestry, agriculture and fisheries.
The Director of Meteorology and Oceanography at Canadian Forces Intelligence Command is the meteorology and oceanography functional authority within DND/CAF. It is responsible for the provision of scientific, technical and policy advice. It oversees activities of the Canadian Forces Weather and Oceanographic Service, and coordinates DND/CAF policy and planning activities with the US, NATO and other allies.

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“I congratulate Martha Anderson on her new appointment and as a valuable member of Canadian Forces Intelligence Command, and commend her desire to further advance the meteorological and oceanographic disciplines within Canada.”
Major-General Paul Wynnyk, Commander Canadian Forces Intelligence Command

“It is an honour for me to serve as the new President of the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society, where I look forward to developing collaborative, cross-cutting initiatives for the betterment of meteorology and oceanography in Canada.”
Mrs. Martha Anderson, Director of Meteorology and Oceanography at Canadian Forces Intelligence Command and President of the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society

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