12th INTERNATIONAL IONOSPHERIC EFFECTS SYMPOSIUM IES2008 "Bridging the gap between applications and research involving ionospheric & space weather disciplines" - A triennial symposium inaugurated in 1975 - Date of Symposium: May 13-15, 2008 Crowne Plaza Hotel Old Town, Alexandria VA CALL FOR POSTERS is OPEN Abstracts for POSTERS are WELCOME and are SOLICITED until 1 April 2008 http://www.ies2008.com http://ies2008.com/abstract_form.htm http://ies2008.com/registration_form.htm SPONSORS: URSI, ONR, AFOSR POC: Dr. John M. Goodman, Chairman +1-703-360-7127 Phone +1-703-360-3954 Fax +1-703-314-2006 Cell +1-910-846-2948 Holden Beach Office + Fax Abstract Deadline for Oral Presentations CLOSED 18 February 2008 (~ 130 paper abstracts received) Abstract Deadline for Poster Presentations April 01, 2008 Full Paper Deadline (for oral presentations) April 01, 2008 Early Registration Deadline April 01, 2008 Radisson Hotel Group Rate Reservation Deadline April 19, 2008 DESCRIPTION OF IES2008 IES2008 follows in the tradition of the eleven previous Ionospheric Effects Symposia that have been held in the Washington DC area since 1975. Partial support for IES2008 is provided by the Office of Naval Research (ONR), and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). Other government sponsors are being solicited. We are also happy to welcome International URSI as a sponsor of the symposium. Other affiliated agencies include: the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) of NOAA; the Air Force Weather Agency (AFWA), and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The symposium is a three-day event covering an array of topics of importance to both military and commercial systems and their operation. Traditional topics have included: Space-Weather Effects on Telecommunication Systems; Current Solar Cycle Phenomena and Impact on Operational Systems; Modeling, Forecasting, and Prediction Systems; Sounder Methods and Measurements; Applications of Ionospheric Tomography; Transionospheric Effects, including Scintillation; Ionospheric Effects on WAAS and other systems supporting Aviation; High Frequency Communication Systems; Longwave Propagation Systems and Effects; and Global Positioning System and Total Electron Content Studies. A more complete listing of topics is given below, under "Topics Acceptable". DATES & VENUE Dates: May 13-15, 2008 (The weather in Washington, DC is typically good in the Spring.) Venue: Crowne Plaza Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia (formerly the Radisson Hotel Lodging: There are a number of excellent hotels in the area. At the Crowne Plaza, a special block of rooms is being held until April 19th, 2008. Be sure to specify the IES2008 group when making the reservation. The specified rate is $188.00 (plus applicable local taxes) for a standard room (single or double). Since the conference is being held in the Spring, the nominal rate would otherwise be > $200 plus tax at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. The Crowne Plaza Old Town Alexandria is located in the heart of Alexandria, convenient to Old Town Alexandria and Washington DC. This hotel near the Potomac River is eight blocks from shops and historic homes on Old Alexandria's revitalized waterfront. Numerous Old Town historic attractions are within walking distance or a short bus ride away including; Mount Vernon, George Washington's Estate, Alexandria Black History Museum and the Fort Ward Museum. Walking tours of the city of Old Town, Potomac River Cruises of our Nation's capital's monuments, and boutique shopping are just a few of the fun and interesting things to do when you come stay with us. TOPICS ACCEPTABLE The following topics are considered as guidance for the IES2008 conference, but other related topics may be acceptable: Sample Topics Follow (Papers & Posters) Space-Weather and ionospheric effects on telecommunication systems Current solar cycle phenomena and impact on operational systems Modeling, forecasting, and prediction systems Ionospheric sounder methods and measurements Multi-Sensor contributions to the solution of Space-Weather effects on ionospheric systems Applications of ionospheric tomography Transionospheric effects, including scintillation Ionospheric effects on WAAS and other systems supporting aviation High Frequency communication and surveillance systems Longwave propagation systems and effects Global Positioning System and total electron content studies Impact of the lower atmosphere on the Ionosphere Contribution of the IHY to the understanding of the ionosphere at all longitudes Impact of global electrodynamics on the storm-time ionosphere Results derived from COST-ACTION programs (viz., 238, 251, 271, 724, and 296) Impact of solar noise bursts and environmental noise on telecommunication and navigation systems Space-Weather program activities having relevance to ionospheric effects on C3I and navigation Products and services offered by industry relevant to prediction & forecasting of ionospheric effects Government projects associated with the forecasting and/or mitigation of deleterious effects on national and/or military systems Studies of documented system impacts during major geomagnetic storms and other solar-generated events Special Sessions Confirmed to Date Special Session on Ionospheric Sounder Methods & Measurements: Chaired by Prof. Bodo Reinisch, UML Special Session on Impact of the Lower Atmosphere on the Ionosphere: Chaired by Dr. Tim Fuller-Rowell, NOAA-SWPC Special Session on The Impact of Solar Radio Bursts & Solar Flare Effects on Technological Systems: Chaired by Dr. Anthea Coster, MIT-Haystack and Dr. Alessandro Cerruti, Cornell Univ. Special Session on Mitigation of Ionospheric and Space Weather Effects on Telecommunication and Navigation Systems: Chaired by Dr. Alain Bourdillon, University of Rennes, France Special Session on Ionospheric Effects on Aviation Systems: Chaired by Patricia Doherty, Boston College Special Session on the Arctic Ionosphere - Research & Applications: Chaired by Dr. John M. Goodman, RPSI and Dr. Dave Boteler, NRCanada Note_1: Most up-to-date information is to be found on the web site: www.ies2008.com