Posted through the URSI-Commission-G Mailing List: Special Session on the Arctic Ionosphere at IES2008

[jm_good at cox.net]

Dear Colleagues: 
     On behalf of the IES2008 steering committee, and the Special Session Conveners, Dr. J.M.Goodman and Dr. Dave Boteler, we are pleased to announce a special session at IES2008 dealing with the arctic. A short description follows. The published abstract deadline is 1 February 2008. IES2008 is to be held in Alexandria VA on May 13-15, 2008. A flyer is attached in PDF form. 

Special Session on the Arctic Ionosphere - Research & Applications: chaired by Dr. John M. Goodman (RPSI)and Dr. Dave Boteler (NRCan) 

 This session will emphasize the science and applications associated with the polar ionosphere, with an emphasis upon the Arctic. With the growth in commercial aviation traffic over-the-poles and with the increased importance of the Arctic region from a variety of perspectives, including the potential availability of the region for shipping, an examination of the scientific infrastructure for specification the arctic ionosphere is in order. The session will take a look at existing systems for monitoring the auroral and polar ionosphere, including those space and terrestrial sensors that are currently operating as well as those that are planned. For example, results from ground-based Radars, and networks of Riometers, Magnetometers, and sounders are welcome. The goal is to cover those ionospheric activities that can lead to an improved capability for communication, navigation, and surveillance of a region that is having increased importance and focus.

John Goodman
IES2008



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Dr. John M. Goodman
Chief Technical Officer
Radio Propagation Services
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