Space Weather Euro News -- SWEN
Vol. 20, Issue 7 (9th June 2016)
HTML version at http://swe.ssa.esa.int/
From: Nils Olsen <nio@space.dtu.dk>
A call has been issued to solicit ideas for new data products and services for the European Space Agency's Swarm satellite constellation mission. The three satellites, launched in late 2013, are currently conducting the best-ever multi-point measurement survey of Earth's geomagnetic field and associated plasma environment.
This call is directed at enhancing the scientific return of Swarm during the remainder of its nominal mission, ending in March 2018, and potentially beyond. The new concepts may be based on Swarm data only, and/or merged with data from other satellites or ground-based measurements that will enhance the scientific return of the mission. Interested individuals or groups are encouraged to submit new Swarm product/service ideas by 1st July 2016, via email to:
Swarm_DISC_CallForIdeas@esa.int
Details of the call can be found at:
https://earth.esa.int/web/guest/missions/esa-operational-eo-missions/swarm/news/-/article/esa-swarm-call-for-ideas-for-new-data-products-and-services
From: Craig Rodger <craig.rodger@otago.ac.nz>
The Department of Physics at the University of Otago invites applications for one or more positions at the Lecturer/Senior Lecturer level. Applicants should be active researchers in the broad field of geosciences able to link into the existing research interests of the Department, or the wider University. The research of the Otago Physics Space group should be of specific interest to the space weather community:
http://tinyurl.com/zoq59c5
The University of Otago is a research-intensive university in New Zealand, and the Department of Physics enjoys a vibrant research culture with significant success in obtaining external research funding. The Department has a broad teaching programme and is a leader in the implementation of innovative teaching methods.
The Department wishes to recruit emerging academics who can contribute to its diversity and excellence, through their research, teaching, and service. Applicants should demonstrate collegiality and a willingness to participate in all aspects of the activities of the Department. The specific area of geoscience research is open, but the applicant must have a good research track record appropriate to their career stage, and intend to develop an excellent research programme.
More information can be found at:
https://otago.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl
The closing date for applications is Sunday 3rd July, 2016.
From: Mario Bisi <mario.bisi@stfc.ac.uk>
The SHINE (Solar Heliospheric and INterplanetary Environment) conference 2016 will take place in Santa Fe, New Mexico from 11th - 15th July:
http://shinecon.org/CurrentMeeting.php
Submission of abstracts are hereby welcomed to the Session 4 on the topic of Remote-Sensing Observing Techniques for Improving Space-Weather Science and Forecasting.
The full session description can be found here: http://shinecon.org/shine2016/session2016.php
The deadline for submitting abstracts to SHINE is 9th June 2016. Abstracts must be submitted via the submission page:
http://shinecon.org/pages/AbstractSub.php.
The oral discussion session will take place on the Friday 15th July 2016. The session schedule can be found here:
http://shinecon.org/shine2016/shine2016schedule.php
In addition to the presentation of a poster, those interested in showing a couple of slides during the discussion session should inform the organiser no later than 30th June 2016. The oral discussion session will be introduced through two talks: one from Angelos Vourlidas (JHU-APL), and one from Doug Biesecker (NOAA-SWPC); it will also be guided along by the Convenors in order to address the wider scope of the session.
The Session 4 convenors are:
Mario M. Bisi (STFC RAL Space, UK)
Bernard V. Jackson (CASS-UCSD, USA)
David F. Webb (ISR-BC, USA).
From: Paola Solini <ssc@aquila.infn.it>
The International School of Space Science of the Consorzio Interuniversitario per la Fisica Spaziale is organising a Course on "Planetary Interiors", to be held in L'Aquila, Italy, 12th - 16th September, 2016. The course is directed by L. Iess, T. Van Hoolst, W. Pecorella.
The school is designed for PhD students, young post-doctoral researchers, and engineers working in planetary sciences or instrument development for planetary missions. The school will provide an integrated overview of our current understanding of the interior structure and evolution of planets and satellites, focusing on three complementary modules:
1) theoretical models
2) observational methods and measurements
3) space instrumentation
The school intends to contribute to the development of a new generation of planetary scientists and engineers motivated by two major upcoming missions of the European Space Agency:
BepiColombo to Mercury in 2018 and
JUICE to Jupiter and its satellites in 2022
as well as several other planetary missions (including NASA's JUNO and InSight missions to Jupiter and Mars) designed to probe the interior of planets and moons.
Based on an interdisciplinary approach, the school will explain how current and future planetary missions will be able to broaden our knowledge of the interior structure, dynamics, and evolution of solar system bodies. Mission perspectives and challenges on short and longer term will be discussed, and links with exoplanetary research will be explored.
Applications are due by 12th June, 2016. For more information see:
http://www.cifs-isss.org/
or send an e-mail to:
ssc@aquila.infn.it
From: Andrew P. Dimmock <andrew.dimmock@aalto.fi>
Submission is now open for abstracts for the upcoming workshop "Global Modelling of the Space Weather Chain" to be held in Helsinki, Finland from 24th - 28th October 2016. The workshop is sponsored by the European Geosciences Union (EGU).
The topics to be discussion at the workshop shall include, but are not limited to, the following areas: 1) Solar-wind and CME modelling
2) Global and Local Geo-space modelling
3) Operation space weather needs
4) Model integration
Submissions from both global and local modellers are welcomed; those discussing local-global model integration are particularly encouraged. In addition, synergetic model-data themed abstracts are encouraged, particularly on the subject of data-assimilation. The format will include talks, posters and open discussion sessions.
The conference fee is €150 per participant with a reduced cost of €100 for students. Information on how to submit an abstract and how to apply for student support (available to a limited number of students) along with other practical information can be found on the workshop website:
www.spaceweatherchain2016.aalto.fi
All enquiries will be responded to as soon as possible and should be set to:
Questions.gmswc@gmail.com
This announcement is made by the workshop Local Organising Committee on behalf of the Scientific Organising Committee:
http://spaceweatherchain2016.aalto.fi/committee.html
From: Petra Vanlommel <petra.vanlommel@oma.be>
The 13th European Space Weather Week (ESWW) will be held from 14th -18th November, 2016 in Oostende, Belgium.
The ESWW is the main annual event in the European Space Weather calendar. It is the European forum for Space Weather as proven by the high attendance to the past editions. The agenda will be composed of plenary/parallel sessions, working meetings and dedicated events for service end-users. The ESWW will again adopt the central aim of bringing together the diverse groups in Europe working on different aspects of Space Weather.
Following an excellent response to the call for sessions, the Programme Committee is pleased to invite contributions to sessions, addressing a wide range of scientific and application related themes.
The deadline for submissions of contributions to sessions has been delayed until 13th June 2016. It is still possible to submit proposals for Working Meetings. These meetings provide the opportunity for interested participants to address key issues in a style that complements the sessions. Registration for the conference is now open. For further details see:
http://www.stce.be/esww13/index.php
This announcement is made by the ESWW Local Organising Committee on behalf of the Programme Committee:
http://www.stce.be/esww13/committees.php
From: Stefan Kraft <Stefan.Kraft@esa.int>
As part of the European Space Weather Week 13 from 14th - 18th November, 2016 in Oostend, Belgium, a session will be organised on Enhanced Space Weather Monitoring Systems. This session will address several topics covering the observational needs and the necessary space systems including the instrumentation. Conveners encourage relevant contributions in the scientific and technical domain, In order to assist with the consolidation of views in order to mature the definition of future enhanced and operational SWE monitoring systems.
For more details see:
http://www.stce.be/esww13/program/session_details.php
From: Piers Jiggens <Piers.Jiggens@esa.int>
As part of the European Space Weather Week 13 from 14th - 18th November, 2016 in Oostend, Belgium, a session will be organised on the verification and validation of space weather models and appropriate metrics. The session conveners welcome contributions from modellers, service developers and service providers, to cover the breadth of areas in space weather forecasting including forecasting of solar transients, radiation effects, ionospheric impacts and geomagnetic conditions. We particularly encourage contributions describing results from validation activities and from coordinated model testing.
For more details see:
http://www.stce.be/esww13/program/session_details.php
From: Eamonn Daly <Eamonn.Daly@esa.int>
As part of the European Space Weather Week 13 from 14th - 18th November, 2016 in Oostend, Belgium, a session will be organised on the topic of Space Systems Development and Operations. The objective is to put space weather phenomena into context when evaluated alongside "space climate" effects. The session conveners encourage abstract submissions covering end-to-end analyses to expose the space weather community to end-user concerns, the use of standards, equipment testing, system design, engineering margins, return-on-experience and other practical issues.
For more details see:
http://www.stce.be/esww13/program/session_details.php
From: Piers Jiggens <Piers.Jiggens@esa.int>
As part of the European Space Weather Week 13 from 14th - 18th November, 2016 in Oostend, Belgium, a session will be organised on the all aspects of Solar Energetic Particle (SEP) Events. The SEP environment has a critical physical impact on industry sectors such as civil aviation, human space flight, satellite design and operations. This session welcomes contributions on SEP data, models, operational forecasting / alerting and effects with an aim to encourage dialogue and knowledge exchange between stakeholders with a vested interest in solar energetic particle (SEP) events and their effects.
For more details see:
http://www.stce.be/esww13/program/session_details.php
From: ESA/ESTEC
Open invitations to tender (http://emits.sso.esa.int):
AO8629 RADIATION ENVIRONMENT AT EXTREMELY LOW ALTITUDE AND LATITUDE - EXPRO PLUS
(From 29/04/2016 to 10/06/2016 13:00:00, Act.Ref.: 16.1EE.02)
AO8525 HIGHLY MINIATURISED ASIC RADIATION DETECTOR - EXPRO PLUS
(From 22/03/2016 to 04/07/2016 13:00:00, Act.Ref.: 15.1EE.12)
Rumi Nakamura Austrian Academy of Sciences Anna Belehaki Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Space Weather and Space Climate Volker Bothmer EGU - Solar Physics Secretary Jinbin Cao Chinese Space Weather Activity Representative Eamonn Daly ESA (excluding science programme) Maurizio Candidi IAPS/INAF - Italian National Research Council (CNR) Norma Crosby EGU - Solar-Terrestrial Sciences Division President Mike Hapgood Space Science Department, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) Francois Lefeuvre Centre national de la recherche scientifique (CNRS) W. William Liu Space Science Program, Canadian Space Agency Henrik Lundstedt Lund space weather center Philippe Escoubet ESA Science programme Terry Onsager NOAA Space Weather Prediction Centre Jean-Yves Prado CNES Programme Directorate Michael Rietveld EISCAT Scientific Association Michael Rycroft International Space University (ISU) Juha-Pekka Luntama Head of ESA SSA Space Weather Element Stefaan Poedts Space Weather Working Team Chair
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