| Space Weather Euro News Vol.7 Issue 5 (27-03-2003)
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1. AGU "Space Weather" -- Call for Papers
2. E-STAR: European Solar Terrestrial and Atmospheric
Research Programme
in Preparation Calls for Expression of Interest
3. International Reference Ionosphere == IRInfo No. 25
4. Job Announcement: Research Positions at the Johns Hopkins
University
Applied Physics Laboratory
5. Job Announcement: Opportunities at the Institute of
Space and Atmospheric
Studies (ISAS), University of Saskatchewan,
Canada
6. Some ESA Tender Actions from ESA EMITS
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1. AGU "Space Weather" -- Call for Papers
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From: Steve Cole
The new AGU publication, "Space Weather: The International Journal of
Research
and Applications," will begin accepting manuscript submissions on 31
March 2003.
Louis J. Lanzerotti, consulting physicist at Lucent Technologies' Bell
Laboratories and
distinguished research professor at the New Jersey Institute of Technology,
is the Editor
of the new online journal.
"Space Weather" will publish peer-reviewed technical articles that present
the latest
engineering and science research in the field, including studies of
the response of
technical systems to specific space weather events, predictions of
detrimental space
weather impacts, and effects of natural radiation on aerospace systems.
Authors interested in submitting a manuscript are encouraged to read
the Author
Guidelines now available at:
http://www.agu.org/journals/spaceweather/
Beginning 31 March, manuscripts can be submitted via the World Wide
Web
using the AGU Geophysical Electronic Manuscript Submissions system
at:
http://spaceweather-submit.agu.org/.
"Space Weather" is the first journal devoted to the emerging field of
space weather and
its impact on technical systems, including telecommunications, electric
power, and
satellite navigation. The online publication, which is expected to
begin publication in
September 2003, will include peer-reviewed research as well as news,
features, and
opinion articles.
For further information, write to spaceweather@agu.org.
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2. E-STAR: European Solar Terrestrial and Atmospheric Research Programme
in Preparation Calls for Expression of Interest
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From: Martin Fuellekrug
The European Science Foundation (ESF) scientific network SPECIAL is
in the
process to rise interest for a larger EUROCORES programme towards a
comprehensive, physics based understanding of space weather and solar
forcing on
the climate system. This interdisciplinary project includes the scientific
expertise from
the SPECIAL, space physics, climate modelling, and the information
technology
community. Scientists who are interested in the programme and may plan
to submit
proposals for personnel, experiments, data analysis, theoretical modelling,
and/or
infrastructure in the E-STAR framework programme are encouraged to
express their
interest via the E-STAR homepage by March 28th, 2003, at:
http://www.geophysik.uni-frankfurt.de/~fuellekr/E-STAR
Contact: Martin Fuellekrug
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3. International Reference Ionosphere == IRInfo No. 25
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From: Dieter Bilitza
1) IRI solar and ionospheric indices file updated
2) IRI'2003 Workshop - Announcement and Call for Papers
3) IRIWeb interface now provides access to latest version
4) IRI-2000 software corrected and updated
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1) IRI Solar and ionospheric indices file updated
The IRI file ig_rz.dat has been updated with the newest available indices
and predictions
and is now available at
ftp://nssdcftp.gsfc.nasa.gov/models/ionospheric/iri/iri2001/fortran_code/ig_rz.dat.
The 12-month-running mean of sunspot number (R12) was obtained from
the National
Geophysical Data Center (NGDC) in Boulder, Colorado.R12 predictions
from December
2001 to December 2005 were obtained from the Ionospheric Prediction
Service (IPS)
in Sydney, Australia. The 12-month-running mean of the ionospheric
IG index (IG12)
and IG12 predictions were obtained from the World Data Center C1 (WDC-C1)
in
Chilton, U.K.
The IRI team greatly acknowledges the efforts at NGDC, IPS, and WDC-C1
in
maintaining and updating the database of these indices.
Compared to the previous ig_rz.dat file (June 2002) the R12 predictions
increased
(July 2002: 90 to 103) whereas the IG12 predictions decreased (July
2002: 145 to 135).
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2) IRI'2003 Workshop Announcement and Call for Papers
URSI/COSPAR INTERNATIONAL REFERENCE IONOSPHERE WORKSHOP
Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa, October 6-10, 2003
The URSI/COSPAR Working Group on the International Reference Ionosphere
(IRI) will hold its next annual meeting at Rhodes University, Grahamstown,
South Africa, from October 6 to 10, 2003. IRI is the reference standard
for
ionospheric parameters recommended for international use by the Committee
on Space Research (COSPAR) and by the International Union of Radio
Science
(URSI). The annual meetings are the primary venue for improvements
and
refinements of the IRI representation of ionospheric electron density,
electron
temperature, ion composition, ion temperatures and electron and ion
drift. The
special emphasis of the 2003 Workshop will be on quantifying ionospheric
variability. All papers related to IRI are welcome, particularly papers
that point
out shortcomings of the model, papers that introduce improvements or
new
parameters, and papers that report on applications of the IRI model.
It is
expected that selected papers from this meeting will be published in
Advances
in Space Research. Organizing Committee: L. McKinnell (South
Africa),
A. Poole (South Africa), D. Bilitza (USA)
Programme Committee: B. Reinisch (USA), D. Bilitza (USA), L. McKinnell
(South Africa), K. Oyama (Japan), K. Rawer (Germany), P. Dyson (Australia),
S. Radicella (Italy/Argentina), P. Bradley (U.K.), S. Pulinets (Russia)
Abstracts are due by APRIL 15, 2003. Please include title, author(s),
address with Fax and e-mail and send by e-mail to L.McKinnell
The length of the whole abstract should not be more than one page.
The homepage for the IRI 2003 workshop is at
http://phlinux.ru.ac.za/hoia/IRI2003/.
More information about the IRI project and past IRI workshops can be
found at
http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/space/model/ionos/iri.html
The homepage of the Hermann Ohlthaver Institute for Aeronomy (HOIA),
the host institute, is at
http://phlinux.ru.ac.za/hoia/
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3) IRIWeb interface now provides access to latest version
The IRIWeb interface at
http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/space/models/iri.html
was
upgraded to the latest
version of the IRI model. IRIWeb lets user compute, list, and plot
IRI parameters.
In additional to the traditional IRI parameters (Ne, Te, Ti, Ni, TEC)
users can
now also compute the equatorial vertical ion drift, the ratio foF2_storm/foF2_quiet,
and the F1 occurrence probability using three different models. Several
new input
options are provided: (i) the user can specify the sunspot number (R)
and the
ionospheric index (IG), (ii) the STROM model can be turned on and off,
(iii) for
the topside electron temperature the new Triskov-Truhlik-Smilauer model
can be
used, (iv) for the D-region electron density the new Friedrich-Torkar
model can
be used, (v) for the F1 occurrence probability the user can choose
between three
model options.
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4) IRI-2000 software corrected and updated
Several corrections and improvements were made to the IRI-2000 code
and
the newest version of the IRI files is now available at
ftp://nssdcftp.gsfc.nasa.gov/models/ionospheric/iri/iri2001/fortran_code/
Thank you to all users who pointed out specific problems and often
helped
resolving them:
David Simpson, GSFC, Code 692/582; Cemil B Erol, Turkey;
Daniel Heynderickx, BIRA, Brussel, Belgium; Richard E. Denton,
Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire; Kevin Jennings, SwRI, Texas;
Bill Taylor, Raytheon ITSS, Lanham, Maryland; Minakishi Chamua,
Dibrugarh University, Assam, India.
Specific corrections are listed with dates and short explanations in
the comment field at the top of the Fortran program files, e.g.:
(i) the reading of the Ap indices was sped up using keyed access;
(ii) TABs were substituted by blanks and a 72 character per line limit
was enforced to conform with older compilers;
(iii) an error in the computation of electron and ion temperatures
with the new TTS
electron temperature option was corrected; a December-31 problem of
the the new
D-95 ion composition model was corrected;
(iv) users can now specify the ionospheric IG index as well as the
sunspot number
index; etc.
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4. Job Announcement: Research Positions at the Johns Hopkins University
Applied Physics Laboratory
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From: Ray Greenwald
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking
research
scientists with experience and interests in upper atmospheric physics,
ionospheric physics,
and magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling. Opportunities are available
at all experience
levels ranging from Post-Doctorial Fellowships to Senior Staff appointments.
Particularly
needed are candidates who have knowledge of and experience with optical
and radar
remote sensing systems, ionosphere and thermosphere modeling, plasma
processes in
the ionosphere and mid-altitude acceleration regimes, and magnetosphere-ionosphere
coupling.
The APL Space Department is an active and stimulating research and development
environment where staff members have wide-ranging research interests
and major new
responsibilities for developing the ionosphere/thermosphere and radiation-belt
spacecraft
for the Geospace Storms Mission under the NASA Living With a Star Initiative.
Additional important ongoing programs include the research phase of
the NASA TIMED
mission and ionospheric, atmospheric and magnetospheric research using
the
international SuperDARN radar network, Polar auroral imaging research,
and DMSP
energetic particle research. The APL component of SuperDARN is
funded as an
Upper Atmosphere Facility within the National Science Foundation.
Interested scientists should send a letter describing their background
and research
experiences, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references to
Ms Jennifer Allese at
JHU/APL, 11100 Johns Hopkins Road, Laurel, MD 20723. Questions relating
to these
positions should be forwarded to Ray
Greenwald. The level of appointments to be offered
will be commensurate with the experience and background of the applicants.
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is an equal
opportunity, affirmative
action employer.
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5. Job Announcement: Opportunities at the Institute of Space
and Atmospheric
Studies (ISAS), Department of Physics and Engineering
Physics, University
of Saskatchewan, Canada
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From: Alan Manson
It is anticipated that there will be three Tenure Track positions within
3-5 years, at the levels
of Assistant and Associate Professor: teaching responsibilities will
be within the Department,
and research within the Institute (ISAS), which is a Research Unit
within the Department.
Major research themes involve Atmospheric and Space Science: chemistry
and physics of the
terrestrial middle and lower atmospheres, including production and
loss mechanisms for
environmentally important molecules; dynamics of the middle atmosphere
including
measurements of waves, turbulence, related airglow parameters and studies
of chemical
transport; issues of Climate Change; the ionosphere in the auroral
zone and polar cap,
including convection, current systems, plasma waves and instabilities,
and aurorae; the
magnetosphere and its Space Weather driven by the solar wind; and magnetosphere-
ionosphere interactions. Research activities are based upon a diverse
set of observational
systems, including ground-based radars and optical devices, and satellite-systems.
There is
emphasis upon the design of systems and experiments, remote sensing,
tomography and radar
techniques. Modelling activities are increasingly important. ISAS programs
are International,
collaborative and strongly linked to the Canadian Space Agency. www.usask.ca/physics/isas/
:
Odin-OSIRIS, SuperDARN, CAWSES, ILWS, CEDAR, SPARC.
Potential candidates must possess a Ph.D. degree, or equivalent, in
physics, applied physics,
engineering physics or electrical engineering and have post-doctoral
or industrial experience.
They should have a strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate
and graduate levels
and to the supervision of graduate students. Candidates with undergraduate
degrees in
Engineering Physics, Electrical Engineering, or who have the status
of (or eligibility for)
"Professional Engineer" will be favoured for some of these positions.
Interested persons should contact the ISAS Chair, preferably with a
short CV and a brief
summary (1-2 pages) of their research interests and ability to complement
the ISAS
Programs described above.
Professor Alan Manson, Chair
ISAS
University of Saskatchewan
116 Science Place
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7N 5E2, Canada
Fax: (306) 966-6428
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6. Some ESA Tender Actions from ESA EMITS
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AO4136 MATERIAL CHARACTERISATION FOR PLASMA INTERACTION ANALYSIS
(From 15/01/2003 to 15/03/2003, Act.Ref.: 01.1QM.01)
AO4330 RADIATION EXPOSURE AND MISSION STRATEGIES FOR INTERPLANETARY
MANNED MISSION
(From 27/01/2003 to 14/03/2003, Act.Ref.: 02.1EM.05)
For a complete list of ESA Tender Actions, see:
http://emits.esa.int
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