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IRC 2012 Symposium Proposals
The Officers of the IRC have received two proposals to host the 2012 IRS.
Click on a location to download or view its proposal:
This news item posted on July 7, 2010. Last Updated: July 29, 2010.
Request for Proposals to Host IRS2012
To Members of the Radiation Community:
The Officers of the International Radiation Commission invite and welcome proposals
from the radiation community to host the 2012 International Radiation Symposium.
Proposals are not limited to IRC members, but may be made by any scientist
recognized in the field of radiation research.
The location of the IRS has rotated among the Americas, Europe, and the
Middle East–Asia–Pacific regions, with the most recent held in Brazil,
and the one before that in South Korea.
Though we particularly look for proposals from the European and African sector,
bid proposals from any geographic area are encouraged.
Notice of intent to propose due 1 March 2010.
Venue proposals must be presented at the upcoming 2010 IRC Business
Meeting in Bremen, Germany, tentatively scheduled for 22 July.
Advance copies of proposals must be submitted to Robert Cahalan by 15 April 2010 in order
for the Officers to request any additional information, if needed, from proposers.
View or download a general outline for a bid proposal
A proposal should include:
(1) Suggested colleagues and a lead scientist to comprise the Local Organizing Committee (LOC)
(2) Rationale for the venue location
(3) Conference environment
(4) Estimated budget
(5) Sponsors/partnerships
If you are interested in proposing, contact the Officers for more information.
Questions are welcomed. Contact: Bob Cahalan, IRC President 2008-2012
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This news item posted on November 19, 2009. Last Updated: July 7, 2010.
Next Business Mtg at 2011 IUGG, Melbourne, 28 Jun-7 Jul
The next IRC Business Meeting will be held in Melbourne, Australia, concurrent with IUGG 2011 which runs from 28 June - 7 July, 2011.
The IRC is sponsoring/co-sponsoring 4 IAMAS symposia:
M01 - Solar UV Radiation – Blumthaler, Groebner
M03 - Aerosol-Cloud-Precipitation Radiation Interactions – Feingold, Koren, Stephens
M08 - The Impact of Solar Variability on the Earth – Langematz, Schmutz
M09 - Three-dimensional Radiative Transfer in the Atmosphere – Marshak
Click here for detailed information on the IAMAS sessions at 2011 IUGG
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This news item posted on August 5, 2010. Last Updated: August 5, 2010.
3rd APRS (Asian-Pacific Radiation Symposium)
The 3rd Asian-Pacific Radiation Symposium (APRS) will be held in Seoul, Korea from August 26 to 28, 2010. The aims of this symposium are to promote scientific research related to atmospheric radiation in the Asia-Pacific region and collaboration among the scientists, and to encourage young scientists in this region.
Sessions: This is the solicitation of the paper submission for the 3rd APRS thus organized. We welcome submission of abstracts in following areas:
(1) Interactions of radiation with clouds, aerosols and their climate impact
(2) Ground-based, aircraft and satellite remote sensing of clouds, aerosols, trace gases and surface properties
(3) Observational and theoretical studies of Earth's radiation budget
(4) Advanced radiation parameterizations in numerical models
(5) Observational and theoretical studies including nonspherical particle scattering and 3-D radiative transfer
(6) Others
How to submit: A one-page abstract can be electronically submitted to the first convenor for the session of interest by using an email address to be provided at a later time.
Submission deadline: April 30, 2010
For more information, view or download the document: 3rd APRS (Asian-Pacific Radiation Symposium) which you can find here: 3rd APRS (Asian-Pacific Radiation Symposium)
Check back for an update on a symposium website and contact email.
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This news item posted on October 2, 2009.
IRS 2012 To Be Held in Berlin, 5-12 August 2012
After hearing presentations of the two IRS 2012 Bid Proposals
at the 2010 Business Meeting in Bremen, members present asked
questions and discussed the relative merit of both venues.
Members from Germany and Spain were recused from voting.
The results of the vote were:
For Berlin - 7
For Valladolid - 3
See you in Berlin in 2012!
This news item posted on July 29, 2010. Last Updated: August 5, 2010.
IRC Business Meeting July 22, 2010 @ COSPAR
What: Annual IRC Business Meeting
When: Thursday, 22 July 2010, 19:00 (7 pm)
Where: Messe Bremen, Room Oslo
Light fare will be served.
Please RSVP to Carol Russell
What: Informal dinner get-together
When: Wednesday, 21 July 2010, 20:00 (8 pm)
Where: Ratskeller, Bremen Alt Stadt
Spouses welcome!
Please RSVP to Carol Russell
COSPAR, 18-25 July 2010, Bremen, Germany
IRC BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA
I. Welcome (Cahalan)
II. Approval of Agenda (Cahalan)
III. President’s Report (Cahalan)
(a) IUGG 2011 IRC-sponsored/co-sponsored Sessions
(b) Financial Report
(c) Web site update
(d) Recent IRC Activities
BREAK for refreshments
IV. Presentation of IRS 2012 Bid Proposals
(a) Berlin, Germany (Fischer, Macke, Orphal)
• Questions and Comments
(b) Valladolid, Spain (Cachorro-Revilla)
• Questions and Comments
V. Vote on IRS 2012 location
VI. Working Group/Rapporteur Presentations
3DRT (Marshak)
ASA
CIRC (Marshak)
GEB
ICLAS
ITWG (Larar)
LASR
UV (see VII)
BSRN
CR (Kinne)
GRP
VII. Discussion of proposed new UV Working Group – (Groebner)
Solic. for New Wkg Grps/Future Research Priorities (Members)
VIII. 2011 Bus. Mtg – ? IUGG 2011 (28 Jun–7 Jul), Melbourne (Cahalan)
M01 Solar UV Radiation (Blumthaler)
M03 Aerosol-Cloud-Precip-Rad Interaction (Feingold/Koren)
M08 Impact of Solar Variability (Langematz)
M09 3D Radiative Transfer (Marshak)
IX. Other Business (Members)
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This news item posted on September 23, 2009. Last Updated: August 5, 2010.
