Support for IAU Symposium 335 - Space Weather of the Heliosphere: Processes and Forecasts, University of Exeter, UK, 17 - 21 July 2017
Abstract
Space weather is increasingly recognised as an international challenge faced by several communities. The ability to understand, monitor and forecast the space weather of the Earth and the heliosphere is of paramount importance for our high-technology dependent society and for the current rapid developments in our knowledge and exploration (robotic and human) of the Solar System. The International Astronomy Union (IAU) Symposium aims to further knowledge on space weather by linking various aspects of research in solar, heliospheric and planetary physics, and by emphasizing cross-disciplinary developments, merging different communities, learning from interplanetary comparisons and linking to atmospheric and meteorological research for the first time at the international level. Exeter, UK, offers world-leading expertise in weather research and forecasting, and is rapidly expanding its efforts in space weather. Thus Exeter provides an ideal combination of communities to host the Symposium. The venue arrangements are affordable and favourable to scientific interactions. We expect to welcome ~250 participants. The chosen dates are outside of the University term and are ideal for the planned parallel education program. The Symposium will help to increase the opportunities for worldwide involvement in space weather activities and provide excellent training. We envisage the Symposium will help to bring U.S. Air Force and IAU communities closer together.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- May 02, 2017
- Source ID
- FA95501710210
Entities
People
- Claire Foullon
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- United States Air Force
- University of Exeter