13th International Ionospheric Effects Symposium
IES2011
"Bridging the gap between applications and research involving ionospheric & space weather disciplines"
- A triennial symposium inaugurated in 1975 -
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(revised 08-12-2010)
Date of Symposium: May 17-19, 2011
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INITIAL Call-for-Papers: Click Here to go to Document
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABSTRACTS & TECHNICAL PROGRAM
PAPER PREPARATION
DOCUMENTATION
ORDERING DETAILS
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PICTURE GALLERY
Space Weather Impacts: Numerous sources (viz., L. Lanzerotti)
Radio Propagation Regimes influenced by the Ionosphere
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Abstracts for POSTERS and
Papers are solicited:
Main Web Site: http://www.ies2011.com (You
are here)
Papers & Posters:
http://ies2011.com/abstract_form.htm
Registration:
http://ies2011.com/registration_form.htm
SPONSORS
ONR Confirmed
URSI-Commission G Confirmed
Others Sponsors Proposed or in Process:
Federal Aviation Administration
Naval Research Laboratory
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Note: Other Meetings of Interest
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IES2011 University Reduced Registration Program (IES-URRP)
In order to promote the participation in IES2011 by advanced undergraduates and graduate students majoring in ionospheric, space-weather, or related disciplines, theIn order to promote the participation in IES2011 by advanced undergraduates and graduate students majoring in ionospheric, space-weather, or related disciplines, the organizing committee has established the University Reduced Registration Program (IES-URRP). To qualify for the program a designated university must register at least one official (i.e., department head, professor, etc.) for attendance in IES2011 ($500 Standard or $450 for Early Bird). He will serve as the University Sponsor of up to four (4) students who may register at a reduced rate of $50.00 each. The ordinary rate for students is ~$250.00 (or $200.00 for Early Bird). Hence there is a additional savings of up to $200 over the normal student rate.
Each student can attend all activities (i.e., technical sessions, workshops, and poster sessions) associated with IES2011 and will be entitled to a copy of the IES2011 pre-print document. Each student may purchase a copy of the final Proceedings (hardbound and/or DVD) and the Awards Luncheon.
It goes without saying that students are encouraged to submit papers (as lead authors or co-authors) or Posters for consideration. It is anticipated that sponsors will encourage the submission of posters as a minimum.
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INDUSTRY PARTICIPATION OPTIONS
Industry is invited to support IES2011 at a number of levels. First and foremost we are interested in the participation of those industries and organizations that make use of the scientific and technical products covered by the IES conferences. We certainly wish to encourage the interchange of information between scientists, promoters of science, and users of science. Users include system planners, system architects, and operational arms of the civilian and military C4I communities. The basic and exploratory research constituencies within academia, industry and government need the the driving force of relevance for motivation. At the same time, the applications community needs to be aware of new trends and opportunities emerging from the scientific community. IES has long promoted this integration of ideas, talent, and applications products. Naturally our specialty is ionospheric influence upon systems that are important to our security and the well being of society in general. We need industry support to do this effectively.Secondly, we invite industry to participate financially. Opportunities exist for sponsorship of the IES2011 Poster Session, The IES2011 Awards Luncheon, and for Coffee Breaks. Industry may also reserve space for display of certain products and services. To find out the conditions for financial participation and the costs involved, please contact: Dr. John M. Goodman: ( jm_good@cox.net)
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IES2011 follows in the tradition of the twelve (12)
previous Ionospheric Effects Symposia that have been held in the Washington DC
area since 1975. Partial support foIES2011 follows in the tradition of the twelve (12)
previous Ionospheric Effects Symposia that have been held in the Washington DC
area since 1975. Partial support for IES2011 is to be provided by the Office of
Naval Research (ONR) which is designated the lead sponsor. Other government
sponsors are being solicited, including additional DoD agencies. The IES2011
managers have applied for International URSI (commissions G & H) sponsorship. We
note that URSI did sponsor IES2008 and we anticipate authorization for IES2011
shortly. Other affiliated agencies may include the following: 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). We anticipate that these will be firmed
up before the start of CY2010. NRL has either sponsored or sanctioned IES
conferences since the inaugural event.
Dates: May 17-19, 2011; (The weather in Washington, DC is typically good in the Spring.)
Venue: Crowne Plaza Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia (formerly the Radisson Hotel) http://www.crowneplaza.com
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 14, 2011. Be sure to specify the IES2011 group when making the reservation. The specified rate is TBD (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 > TBD plus tax at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
The Crowne Plaza Old Town Alexandria (www.crowneplaza.com)
Located in the neighborhood of quaint
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.
Note_2: To be
sure to get the Group Rate, you may need to call 703-683-6000, which is the
direct number for the hotel. The group rate is specified under "IES2011"
designation. However, it is best to make reservations through
the automatic system using the PassKey reservation system. Click
PassKey Reservations for Crowne Plaza.
Space-Weather and ionospheric effects on telecommunication
and satellite 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
ionospherically-dependent 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
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 systems
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
New Applications & Products for Display and
Analysis of Ionospheric and Space-Weather Data
Special Sessions
(updated April 28, 2010)
Special Session on Navigation convened by Patricia
Doherty (Boston College) Special
Session on Lower Atmospheric Forcing of Electrodynamics and the Ionosphere,
convened by Dr. Tim Fuller-Rowell (NOAA-SWPC) and Larisa Goncharenko Special
Session on Ionospheric and Space Weather Effects on Telecommunications and
Navigation Systems, convened by Dr. Giorgiana De Franceschi (INGV, Rome, Italy)
and Dr. Iwona Stanislawska
Special Session on
Ionospheric sounder methods and measurements:
convened
by Prof. Bodo Reinisch, UML
Special Session on Ionospheric irregularities - science and
systems Special Session: Opinion Forum on Issues Facing
Ionospheric & Space Weather Communities, convened by Dr. J.M
Goodman, RPSI Special Session: The Impact of Rocket Exhaust and
High Power Radio Waves on the Ionosphere, convened by Dr. Paul
Bernhardt, NRL Special Session: C/NOFS program,
recommended by Dr. David Anderson (University of Colorado): Conveners are: Dr.
Keith Groves (AFRL) and Dr. Odile de la Beaujardiere (AFRL)
A001: "Fifty Years of Ionospheric Research & Applications:
1960-2010", by John M. Goodman, RPSI
A002:
"Current
HF Communication Technology: How Important is Space Weather in the Grand Scheme
of Things?", John M. Goodman, RPSI (proposed for Special Session on issues)
Chairman:
Co-Chairmen:
Dr. Robert McCoy (ONR) *
Major David Byers (AFOSR)
Organizing Committee Secretary: Ms. Jenny Hansen (JRH Services) Dr. Dave Anderson
(University of Colorado)
* Dr. Paul Bernhardt (Naval
Research Laboratory)
*
Mr. Greg Bishop (Air Force Research
Laboratory)
* Mr. Deane Bunce (Federal Aviation
Administration)
Mr. Ray Conkright (NOAA-NGDC)
Dr. Anthea Coster (MIT
Haystack Observatory) * Dr. Ken Davies (NOAA-Retired)
* Ms. Pat Doherty (Boston
College)
*
Dr. Tim Fuller-Rowell (NOAA-SWPC) *
Mr. Jack Klobuchar (Emeritus) * Mr. Joe Kunches (NOAA-SEC)
* Dr. Leo McNamara (Boston
College/AFRL) * Prof. Bodo Reinisch
(University of Massachusetts) * Mr. James Secan (Northwest
Research Associates) * Mr. Kevin Scro (CISF/Air
Force) Dr. Haim Soicher (US Army
CECOM-Retired) Dr. Paul Cannon (QinetiQ)-
(Editor, Radio Science)* Dr. Stefan Thonnard (ONR)* Prof. Alain Bourdillon (Univ-Rennes-France)* Sponsors and Affiliated Organizations (draft-proposed list) Sponsors Office of Naval
Research (Confirmed) Air Force Office of
Scientific Research International Union of
Radio Science (URSI-Commission G) (Confirmed) Cooperating
Agencies and Organizations (draft proposed list)
Naval Research Laboratory (NRL)
Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Air
Force Weather Agency (AFWA)
NOAA- Space Environment Center (SEC) Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA)
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) A Poster Session will be held on Wednesday (May 18th, 2011) in a location (yet
to be established) at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, between 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The posters to be presented are
listed in the Preliminary Program. The following are details as we have them at the
moment. 1. Display boards will be provided. They will have 2 possible
dimensions.
For the larger presentations, we have 40"W x 60"H foam boards, and these
will be positioned on A-frame easels. For the smaller requirements we will
also have tri-fold poster boards (36"H x 48"W). The latter will likely be
positioned on skirted tables. We have about 15 of each type, so if you have a
preference, please advise before TBD. Below is the second floor plan for the Crowne Plaza Old Town Hotel. IES2011 will have its
registration desk in the 2nd floor lobby area just at the top of the stairs.
Meeting rooms for the parallel sessions will be Washington Ballroom and the
Kennedy Room. The Poster Session location is yet to be determined. The Awards Luncheon will be held in the Jefferson Ballroom. Registration Alternatives A convenient form for registration is provided. It
also enables use of several vehicles. JMG Associates accepts major credit cards (viz., Amex,
Visa, MC) and checks drawn on US banks. Further options obtain for use of
the secure PAYPAL procedure. (Click "Registration
Form") Schedule of Registration fees for IES2011 (See
REGISTRATION form for rates)"). Note that PAYPAL method may be used for secure orders. Registration Refund Policy 1. Registrations
without sufficient cause may be refunded up until 2400 UTC on 01 May 2011
minus a $25.00 processing fee. After that registrants forfeit the entire fee.
(See 3,4, and 5) SYMPOSIUM
DOCUMENTATION
Full papers contributed to IES2011 must be released for publication by
the respective organizations and individual authors. The (signed) clearance form
is provided on the IES2011 web site. It should be submitted concurrently with
the full paper. If this is not possible, please submit it as soon as practical.
The clearance form may be mailed or faxed to the IES2011 staff. Summary
on Color issues and CD-ROM edition: 1.
The so-called pre-print document containing all the papers and posters that have
been submitted (i.e., the provisional proceedings provided to registrants at
registration) will be provided in a loose-leaf binder and in black-and-white
only! 2.
The Final Proceedings for IES2011 will be hardbound and will generally be
published in black-and-white. It will be a refined version of the pre-printed
Proceedings, where authors will have had an opportunity to "improve"
upon their papers upon reflection or queries at the conference. While color can
be employed, it is strongly discouraged. The page charges for each color page
will likely provide a degree of "sticker" shock. We don't have a price
from the printer as yet, but it is anticipated to be significant. 3.
Color figures are welcome in CD-ROM version. We anticipate the production of a
CD version of the Final Proceedings, and this version will allow for color
figures, etc. The CD-ROM version of IES2011 Proceedings is not included in the
standard registration fee. 4.
Advanced purchase of the CD may be made at the registration desk. It should be
noted that, under terms of its contract with the U.S. Government, JMG Associates
will provide the government archives (i.e., NTIS-Springfield VA) with copies of
the electronic version of IES2011 for wider public distribution. It will be the
decision of NTIS regarding method of distribution and pricing structure.
However, the CD-ROM version developed for IES2011 attendees by JMG Associates
will be a fraction of the NTIS cost. See
General
Order Form.
In addition to the softbound IES
"preprint" document provided to registrants, tradition dictates that a
fully edited document of record will be developed. Authors will be given
approximately 1 month (i.e., until TBD) to revise the original
manuscript that was provided to attendees at the time of registration. The IES
staff will edit the original and revised material, add appropriate introductory
material, and produce the final document of record. This hardbound document of
record will be then mailed to qualified attendees. This official document will
also be offered to the public for sale while supplies last.
Ultimately the document will be archived with NTIS and sold to the
public. Information will be provided. By agreement with the sponsors of
IES2011, the symposium
managers, (i.e., JMG Associates) will also submit the document of record to the
National Technical Information Service (NTIS, Springfield VA) for public
distribution and sale. It is our understanding that the documents made
available from NTIS will be softbound. We are not sure of the price
structure, but they have been somewhat more costly than the hardbound
versions being sold by JMG Associates. Also note that
the purchase arrangements through NTIS are separate and independent of those
made with JMG Associates. Special Journal
Issue for IES2011 (Draft Plan) Selected papers from
IES2011 will (likely) appear in a
Special Issue of Radio Science.
Selections of potential papers for the special issue were made
by the special issue selection committee. This committee to include the
IES2011 session chairpersons. Selections to be made by applying a majority vote
filter, followed by a consensus, in order to get the number of papers under the
AGU limit for a special issue. Approximately 50% of the papers may be nominated
from among a group of very fine papers. Primary authors should
receive an invitation by ~ TBD. From that point onward you will be
dealing with the American Geophysical Union, publishers of the journal Radio
Science. Your paper, based upon the material in your IES2008 paper, must
be submitted to AGU via an electronic system. Details will be provided. PROCEEDINGS
OF PREVIOUS SYMPOSIA CD-ROM Edition for IES2002 and
IES2005 and IES2008 Hardbound Editions for above Soft-bound copies of all previous symposia may be ordered from
the National Technical Information Service (NTIS), Springfield, Virginia.
SYMPOSIUM
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Procedure & Alternatives
A convenient form for sales is provided. It also enables use of
several vehicles. We accept major credit cards (viz., Amex, Visa, MC) and checks
drawn on US banks. (CliA convenient form for sales is provided. It also enables use of
several vehicles. We accept major credit cards (viz., Amex, Visa, MC) and checks
drawn on US banks for orders. There is also an option to use PAYPAL for secure
orders. (Click "Ordering").
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registrants are uncomfortable with providing credit card information online, you
are encouraged to print out the form (without punching the "submit"
button), fill it out, and mail or Fax to JMG
Associates. You may also submit everything BUT the credit card
information using the web form, and fax the completed form (with credit card
information) JMG
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Note: Government agencies may also submit purchase orders. In this case, we
request that the registrant fill out the online form, print it out, and Fax or
mail to IES2011 (c/o JMG Associates). We require the identification of the
paying agency, the purchase order number, the date, and the signature of a
cognizant official of the paying agency. The IES managers will invoice the
agency for the appropriate amount. Schedule
of Document Fees
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Notes:
1. S/H for CD/DVD is set at $5.00 for United States and $10.00 for
overseas orders. Surface mail is used 2.
S/H for hardbound books will be $10.00 for USA and $25.00 outside of the USA.
Surface mail is used 3.
Taxes will be levied on Virginia residents. The applicable VA tax is 4.5% 4.
Purchases of combined CD-ROM and hardbound editions will carry the same S/H
charges as the hardbound book alone. 5.
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or jmgood@starpower.net.
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Sample Topics Follow (Papers & Posters) (Under
Revision)
Organizing Committee
(In the following, an asterisk is given if we are in receipt of IES2011
commitment.)
Dr. J. M. Goodman (Radio Propagation Services, Inc.)
Other Members of the
Steering Committee:
2. Push pins, thumb tacks, scotch tape, removable glue stick and masking
tape will be provided.
3. The Poster session is Wednesday afternoon from 2:00-5:00 PM, following
the Awards Luncheon. All posters must be on display for the 2:00-5:00 PM
period. Posters may be prepared on Tuesday (Day-1) during one of the breaks,
or early on Wednesday before Lunch.
4. All posters must be removed by the end of the symposium. Materials left
may be destroyed.
2. Registrations with sufficient cause may be
refunded at any time minus a $25.00 processing fee.
3. The definition of "sufficient cause" is not totally
arbitrary. Examples are illness, family emergency, death in the family, etc.
Lack of sponsor funding is not deemed "sufficient". This should have been
cleared early in the process. So the withdrawal of funding by a sponsor on TBD
will mean that you will sacrifice all of the registration fee. If you notify us
on TBD or before, you get all of the fees back minus TBD.
4. We will forward all documentation such as TBD
Proceedings to all "insufficient-cause" registrants who could not un-register
before May 1st, and who are unsuccessful in transferring their registration.
5. To avoid losing all that money we urge those who would
like to "unregister" to negotiate with a colleague to transfer the registration.
There is no transfer fee if done before the conference. A $25.00 fee is levied
on the "new" registrant if the transfer is made at the registration deskIES2011 (final) Proceedings