Frostassociation

Frostassociation is a fictional international nonprofit organization focused on frost-related science, technology, and policy. It aims to advance understanding of frost formation, frost protection in agriculture and industry, and the management of frost risks in ecosystems and urban environments. The association publishes research summaries, hosts events, and develops guidance for researchers, farmers, engineers, and policymakers.

According to its published history, Frostassociation traces its origins to 1998, when a group of meteorologists, agronomists, and engineers formed an informal network to study frost events and their impacts. It incorporated as a nonprofit later that decade and expanded to an international membership across several continents.

Its activities include grant programs for frost-related research, an annual conference, and a peer-reviewed journal or newsletter. The Frost Risk Index is a public resource that provides frost advisory data. The association maintains guidelines for frost protection in agriculture, cold-chain logistics, and infrastructure design, as well as certifications for frost-protection equipment and services.

Frostassociation is governed by a board elected by member representatives. It operates through committees on science, policy, education, and membership services, supported by regional chapters. It emphasizes open data, peer review, and collaboration with other scientific and professional organizations.

Registration is open to researchers, practitioners, educators, and students. While it is widely cited in industry circles, critics have called for greater transparency in funding and more robust independent peer review of its guidance.