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International workshop on hydrological applications of space technology
Topic (3): Ionosphere-neutml-atmosphere
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Ionosphere: morphology, development, and geomagnetic. Ion composition: observations and modelling. Ion density fine structure: observations and modelling. Topic (4): Neutral composition and radiation
Water vapour and ozone (variability, anticorrelation, ozone distribution and history). Oxygen chemistry (mostly based on results of 10 February 1984). Non-LTE emissions (CO:, NO+). Mesopause temperature evaluation (Na-LIDAR, OH+-temperature, EISCAT).
1.5. INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON HYDROLOGICAL APPLICATIONS OF SPACE TECHNOLOGY (a
Cocoa Beach, Florida, USA, 19-24 August 1985 Report by A. I. Johnson The International Committee on Remote Sensing and Data Transmission of IAHS, and WMO, organized the Workshop. The Workshop was preceded on 18 August 1985 by a short course on Geographical Information Systems, presented by SPAYD Systems of Williamsville, New York, and designed to introduce people to the subject in preparation for later discussions in the Workshop. The Workshop chairman was A. I. Johnson, water resources consultant, from Arvada, Colorado. Other members of the Organizing Committee included J. Nlmec and A. J. Askew, B. E. Goodison, T. Andersen, G. A. Shultz, J. W. Trevett, H. Rodis, H. McKim, F. Flanders, S. Pieyns, W. Paulson, V. V. Salomonson and A. Rango. The Workshop programme consisted of oral and poster presentations concentrating on hydrological applications of remote sensing and remote data transmission, especially as to how those techniques may be applied to hydrological modelling and geographical information systems. In addition to an opening session providing overviews on present advance and future expectations of remote sensing and data transmission, other sessions included discussion of applications to precipitation/runoff, soil moisture/evapotranspiration, snow hydrology, general applications, modelling/forecasting, data transmission, and geographical information systems. The closing session consisted of a panel discussion of today’s problems, development needed, and potential for the future. Exhibits of equipment and books related to the theme of the Workshop, as well as actual demonstrations “‘Extract
from the IUGG Chronicle,
No. 179 of May 1986.
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of data processing equipment, added further to the value of the Workshop. The paper and poster sessions were interspersed by field trips: one to the J. F. Kennedy Space Center where satellites are launched by the US space shuttle and the other to see the environmental development of the area and the technical and scientific instrumentation on display at the EPCOT Center near Orlando. Passes were also made available on the J.F.K. Space Center grounds to see the space shuttle launch on the Saturday following the Workshop (unfortunately the launch did not take place as scheduled). A reception was held on the Monday night in the exhibits area and a banquet was held on the Wednesday night. Approximately 100 technical people from 34 countries attended the Workshop with 45 accompanying spouses and children. Each session was moderated by two Co-Chairmen, one a member of the organizing committee and the other selected from among the foieign attendees, as follows: L. Quist (Ghana); R. Knittinen (Finland); L. Ubertini (Italy); Ji-Cheng Yang (China); R. Ruth (USA); D. Podhorsky (Czechoslovakia); M. Al-Busaidy (Sultanate of Oman); J. I. Mwange (Kenya); and J. C. Bernie (Paraguay). Papers presented orally or by poster are being reviewed and those accepted will be published as an IAHS numbered publication in 1986. Further details concerning the Workshop and future plans of the International Committee on Remote Sensing and Data Transmission can be obtained from Mr. A. I. Johnson. 1.6. STATEMENTM THE SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNlCALSUB-COMMllTEE OF THE UN COMMITlEE ON PEACEFULUSES OF OUTERSPACE
New York, 11 February 1986 by Prof. C. de Jager, President of COSPAR Highly esteemed Chairman, Distinguished Delegates, Members of the United Nations Secretariat, Ladies and Gentlemen. The COSPAR community is deeply saddened by the recent tragic accident of the Challenger and its crew. Also at this place I wish to express our sympathy to the families of the astronauts, to the distinguished representative of the United States of America, and to our US colleagues. It is with pleasure, Sir, that after several years of absence I am able again to represent at this session the Committee on Space Research of the International Council of Scientific Unions. I am pleased to report that during the past year COSPAR has again strengthened its relations with scientists from developing countries by having recently admitted Kenya to its membership. The close links which exist between the United Nations and COSPAR are the subject of great satisfaction for our Committee. We are most pleased to continue to furnish the United Nations with annual progress reports on the 18
internetions
Ionosphere: morphology, development, and geomagnetic. Ion composition: observations and modelling. Ion density fine structure: observations and modelling. Topic (4): Neutral composition and radiation
Water vapour and ozone (variability, anticorrelation, ozone distribution and history). Oxygen chemistry (mostly based on results of 10 February 1984). Non-LTE emissions (CO:, NO+). Mesopause temperature evaluation (Na-LIDAR, OH+-temperature, EISCAT).
1.5. INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON HYDROLOGICAL APPLICATIONS OF SPACE TECHNOLOGY (a
Cocoa Beach, Florida, USA, 19-24 August 1985 Report by A. I. Johnson The International Committee on Remote Sensing and Data Transmission of IAHS, and WMO, organized the Workshop. The Workshop was preceded on 18 August 1985 by a short course on Geographical Information Systems, presented by SPAYD Systems of Williamsville, New York, and designed to introduce people to the subject in preparation for later discussions in the Workshop. The Workshop chairman was A. I. Johnson, water resources consultant, from Arvada, Colorado. Other members of the Organizing Committee included J. Nlmec and A. J. Askew, B. E. Goodison, T. Andersen, G. A. Shultz, J. W. Trevett, H. Rodis, H. McKim, F. Flanders, S. Pieyns, W. Paulson, V. V. Salomonson and A. Rango. The Workshop programme consisted of oral and poster presentations concentrating on hydrological applications of remote sensing and remote data transmission, especially as to how those techniques may be applied to hydrological modelling and geographical information systems. In addition to an opening session providing overviews on present advance and future expectations of remote sensing and data transmission, other sessions included discussion of applications to precipitation/runoff, soil moisture/evapotranspiration, snow hydrology, general applications, modelling/forecasting, data transmission, and geographical information systems. The closing session consisted of a panel discussion of today’s problems, development needed, and potential for the future. Exhibits of equipment and books related to the theme of the Workshop, as well as actual demonstrations “‘Extract
from the IUGG Chronicle,
No. 179 of May 1986.
17
of data processing equipment, added further to the value of the Workshop. The paper and poster sessions were interspersed by field trips: one to the J. F. Kennedy Space Center where satellites are launched by the US space shuttle and the other to see the environmental development of the area and the technical and scientific instrumentation on display at the EPCOT Center near Orlando. Passes were also made available on the J.F.K. Space Center grounds to see the space shuttle launch on the Saturday following the Workshop (unfortunately the launch did not take place as scheduled). A reception was held on the Monday night in the exhibits area and a banquet was held on the Wednesday night. Approximately 100 technical people from 34 countries attended the Workshop with 45 accompanying spouses and children. Each session was moderated by two Co-Chairmen, one a member of the organizing committee and the other selected from among the foieign attendees, as follows: L. Quist (Ghana); R. Knittinen (Finland); L. Ubertini (Italy); Ji-Cheng Yang (China); R. Ruth (USA); D. Podhorsky (Czechoslovakia); M. Al-Busaidy (Sultanate of Oman); J. I. Mwange (Kenya); and J. C. Bernie (Paraguay). Papers presented orally or by poster are being reviewed and those accepted will be published as an IAHS numbered publication in 1986. Further details concerning the Workshop and future plans of the International Committee on Remote Sensing and Data Transmission can be obtained from Mr. A. I. Johnson. 1.6. STATEMENTM THE SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNlCALSUB-COMMllTEE OF THE UN COMMITlEE ON PEACEFULUSES OF OUTERSPACE
New York, 11 February 1986 by Prof. C. de Jager, President of COSPAR Highly esteemed Chairman, Distinguished Delegates, Members of the United Nations Secretariat, Ladies and Gentlemen. The COSPAR community is deeply saddened by the recent tragic accident of the Challenger and its crew. Also at this place I wish to express our sympathy to the families of the astronauts, to the distinguished representative of the United States of America, and to our US colleagues. It is with pleasure, Sir, that after several years of absence I am able again to represent at this session the Committee on Space Research of the International Council of Scientific Unions. I am pleased to report that during the past year COSPAR has again strengthened its relations with scientists from developing countries by having recently admitted Kenya to its membership. The close links which exist between the United Nations and COSPAR are the subject of great satisfaction for our Committee. We are most pleased to continue to furnish the United Nations with annual progress reports on the 18