First
Circular
International
Workshop on Dome A Expedition during IPY
May 27-30,
2007, Polar Research Institute of China，Shanghai
Exploring the history
of the East Antarctic ice sheet and geological structure of Dome A sub-glacial
mountains – Gamburtsev, are primary goals of the International Polar Year (IPY).
Polar Research Institute of China
are planning to hold the “International Workshop on Dome A Expedition during
IPY” as one of the Chinese IPY events.
This workshop is
organized to focus on the international Dome A expedition during IPY. The
objectives of this workshop are to exchange scientific and logistic information,
discuss the main issues in Dome A region, develop plans for implementation, and
to inform the related countries about Dome A expedition activities.
1.
Organizing Committee
Chairman：
Zhang
Zhanhai
Polar Research Institute of
China
Members：
Bian Lingen
Chinese Academy of Meteorological
Sciences
Li
Yuansheng Polar
Research Institute of China
Liang
Jinzhe Department of
International Cooperation, SOA
Qin
Weijia
Polar
Research Institute of China
Ren Jiawen
Cold and Arid Regions
Environmental and Engineering Research
Institute
Sun Bo
Polar
Research Institute of China
Sun
Yunlong Polar
Research Institute of China
Wu Jun
Chinese Arctic and
Antarctic Administration
Yan
Jun
National Astronomical Observatories
Yang
Huigen Polar
Research Institute of China
Zhao Yue
Institute of Geomechanics,
Chinese geological academy of sciences
2.
Date and Venue:
1)
Date : May 27 – 30,
2007
2)
Venue: Polar Research
Institute of China, Shanghai, China
3.
Sessions:
Session 1: Scientific Research of
the East Antarctic
u
Research Plans on the
East Antarctic
u
Glaciological Research in DOME
A
u
Glaciological Research on Subglacial
Gamburtsev
Mountains
u
Antarctica Astronomical
Observation
u
Antarctica Automatic Observation
Networks of Magnetometers & Weather Stations
Session 2: Logistic Support of the
Antarctic Inland Expedition
u
Information
Exchange----Introduction of National Plans on the East Antarctic Traverse or
Inland Station Construction During the IPY
u
Experiences
Sharing----The Organizing and Implementing Models and the Key Technology on
Antarctic Traverse
u
Resources
Sharing----Discussion on the Possibilities of Resources sharing for National
Antarctic Inland Plans
u
International
Cooperation----Discussion on Establishing the Future Bilateral and Multilateral
Logistics Communicating and Cooperating Mechanisms
4.
Contactor:
Miss Sandy
Shan
Tel:
+86-21-58711401
Fax:
+86-21-58711663
E-mail
address: syy@pric.gov.cn
Website:
www.ipy.org.cn
Contact
Address:
Polar Research
Institute of China, 451 Jinqiao Road, Pudong, 200136, Shanghai, P. R.
China |
