www.iugg2011.com IUGG MELBOURNE Australia 2011 2011 International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics General Assembly XXV IUGG General Assembly EARTH ON THE EDGE: SCIENCE FOR A SUSTAINABLE PLANET 28 June — 7 July 2011 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre REGISTRATION BROCHURE www.iugg2011.com One Venue, One City, One Conference 1 IUGG MELBOURNE Australia 2011 Major Sponsor IUGG 2011 Melbourne Local Organising Committee Chairman Prof. Ray Cas, Monash University Deputy Chair and IUGG Liaison and News Dr. Tom Beer, President IUGG & CSIRO Marine and Silver Sponsor Atmospheric Research Secretary Mr. Gary Gibson, Environmental Systems & Services Deputy Secretary Dr. Steve Chiswell, NIWA Bronze Sponsors Treasurer Prof. Peter Dyson, LaTrobe University Chair of Scientifi c Program Dr. Peter Manins, CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research Exhibitions and Sponsorship A/Prof. Stewart Franks, University of Newcastle Scientifi c Field Trips and Workshops Dr. Adrian Pittari, University of Waikato Lanyard Sponsor Media and Community Liaison Dr. Simon Torok, CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research Other Committee Members Prof. Ian Allison, Australian Antarctic Division Prof. Chris Rizos, University of New South Wales TABLE OF CONTENTS Scientifi c Program Committee General Assembly Sponsors ........................................... 2 Peter Manins, Chair of Scientifi c Program Committee IUGG 2011 Melbourne Local Organising Committee ..... 2 Manfred Lange, IACS Secretary General Scientifi c Program Committee ....................................... 2 Hermann Drewes, IAG Secretary General National Program Co-Convenors .................................... 2 Mioara Mandea, IAGA Secretary General General Assembly Organisers ........................................ 3 Pierre Hubert, IAHS Secretary General Invitation ........................................................................ 3 Hans Volkert, IAMAS Secretary General Key Dates ....................................................................... 4 Johan Rodhe, IAPSO Secretary General Address for Communications ......................................... 4 Peter Suhadolc, IASPEI Secretary General Registration Information ................................................ 4 Joan Marti, IAVCEI Secretary General Entitlements ................................................................... 5 Alik Ismail-Zadeh, IUGG Secretary General Grants & Funding ........................................................... 5 Program .......................................................................... 5 National Program Co-Convenors Union Plenary Speakers ................................................. 6 Roland Warner, IACS Field Trips....................................................................... 7 Chris Rizos, IAG Accommodation .........................................................7 – 8 Charlie Barton, IAGA Social Program ............................................................... 9 Stewart Franks, IAHS Accompanying Persons Tour Program ............................ 9 Neil Holbrook, IAMAS Optional Tours ..........................................................9 – 12 Steve Rintoul, IAPSO Optional Pre & Post Tours ......................................12 – 14 Ian Jackson/David Rhoades, IASPEI Venue ........................................................................... 14 Ray Cas, IAVCEI Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities ....................15 Tom Beer, IUGG The Trade Exhibition .................................................... 15 About Melbourne & Australia .......................................15 2 www.iugg2011.com INVITATION Dear Scientifi c Colleagues, The Organising Committee for the 2011 International Union The city of Melbourne is one of the most liveable cities of Geodesy and Geophysics (IUGG) General Assembly, in the world that hosts a diverse and dynamic scientifi c on behalf of the Australian and New Zealand scientifi c research community. Australia and New Zealand are communities, invites researchers world-wide to Melbourne, fantastic destinations for holidays and tourism, offering Australia, in 2011 to participate in an exciting, multi- exotic touring opportunities. The indigenous Aboriginal disciplinary General Assembly on cutting edge science, culture of Australia and the Maori culture of New Zealand presented by the eight scientifi c associations of the IUGG. are unique in the world. The General Assembly will be marked by a scientifi c We look forward to sharing with you the rich scientifi c program of outstanding plenary speakers, a comprehensive program we are planning for the 2011 IUGG General program of state of the art symposia organised by each Assembly in Melbourne as well as the unique and exotic IUGG association, a compelling keynote speakers program, recreational opportunities Australia and New Zealand offer and the highlight of IUGG General Assemblies, an inter- to IUGG 2011 participants and their families. disciplinary, inter-association program of symposia addressing major scientifi c issues of global and regional signifi cance and concern. The new Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, completed in late 2009, is the most modern convention centre in the world. It has received world wide acclaim for Professor Ray Cas achieving a 6 Star Green environmental rating by the Green Chairman, Building Council of Australia, the fi rst in the world for a Joint Australia and New Zealand Organising Committee, convention centre. IUGG 2011 Melbourne GENERAL ASSEMBLY ORGANISERS arinex pty limited has been appointed as the offi cial PCO (Professional Conference Organiser) and looks forward to delivering an inspiring experience. We provide a highly creative and professional meetings and events management service to associations, governments and corporate organisations. 3 IUGG MELBOURNE Australia 2011 KEY DATES Call for Abstracts CloseFOR IAHS PREPUBLISHED EVENTS JH01, JH02, Now Closed H01, H02, H03 and H04 Call for Abstracts Close 17 January 2011 FOR GRANT APPLICANTS ONLY Call for Abstracts Close 1 February 2011 FOR ALL OTHER SUBMISSIONS Authors & Grant Applicants 28 March 2011 Notifi ed of Acceptance Author/Grant Applicants 11 April 2011 Registration & Early Bird Deadline ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATIONS IUGG 2011 General Assembly Managers Ph: +61 2 9265 0700 Fax: +61 2 9267 5443 Mail: IUGG 2011 GPO Box 128 Sydney NSW 2001 Australia Email: [email protected] REGISTRATION IUGG 2011 is an essential conference for all scientists, research students and industry personnel engaged in the sciences of climate and climate change, natural hazards, atmospheric and ocean dynamics, geodesy, seismology and geodynamics, geomagnetism and aeronomy, cryospheric science, or the science of ice, volcanology and geochemistry, and hydrology and hydrogeology. The conference will provide a comprehensive program of specialist symposia in these fi elds, as well as many interdisciplinary symposia relevant to the dynamics of the Earth and the major environmental problems confronting the planet Earth, mankind and Earth's complex ecosystem. Those who wish to attend the General Assembly should access the General Assembly website and fi ll in the online form. REGISTRATION FEE (per delegate) To view the current foreign exchange rates, please visit www.x-rates.com. All rates are per person, quoted in Australian dollars and include 10% GST. Early Bird Standard Onsite Category (on or before 11 April 2011) (from 12 April to 24 June 2011) (after 27 June 2011) Full Registration $890 $1,100 $1,200 Retiree Registration (over 65) $650 $750 $1,100 Student Registration $550 $650 $750 Accompanying Person $350 $400 $400 STUDENT REGISTRATION A student is defi ned as a holder of a student identifi cation card from a recognised tertiary or secondary educational institution or international student card. Students must be studying full time to qualify for the discounted rate. 4 www.iugg2011.com ENTITLEMENTS GRANTS AND FUNDING DELEGATES Opportunities exist for funding assistance to attend IUGG 2011 for students and scientists from developing countries. The registration fee entitles delegates to the following: Please visit www.iugg2011.com/funding.asp for further • All Sessions information. • All offi cial documentation including program booklet, copy of abstracts and list of participants • Opening Ceremony & Welcome Reception PROGRAM • Morning and Afternoon Teas The 2011 Scientifi c Program of IUGG includes three categories of symposia and a number of workshops on a • Satchel wide range of geophysical themes. These include: Please note lunch is not included in the registration fee. • Union Symposia which cover a wide range of themes Lunch is available to pre-purchase at $26 per person, per of concern to the eight Associations. Invited speakers day. The lunches are a substantial meal including a salad, feature in these Symposia, supported by poster hot meal item, dessert, fruit and soft drink. If you wish presentations selected by the convenors from those to purchase lunch tickets please do so when registering. submitted. Several of the Union Symposia are expanded or followed in greater depth in Joint Symposia or in ACCOMPANYING PERSON Association Symposia. Accompanying Persons are entitled to the following: • Joint Symposia with keynote speakers and scientists • 1 Half Day Majestic Melbourne Tour whose presentations (which consist of oral and poster presentations) are accepted by the session convenors. • 1 Full Day Kangaroos and Kolas Tour The themes have been devised by at least two • Opening Ceremony & Welcome Reception Associations,