Meetings related to VarSITI in 2016

The 7^th biannial VERSIM Symposium
September 19-23, 2016, Hermanus, Western Cape, South Africa

WEB: http://events.sansa.org.za/versim-information

VERSIM working group description: The working group on VLF/ELF Remote Sensing of the Ionosphere and Magnetosphere (VERSIM) is an international group of scientists interested in studying the behaviour of the magnetosphere and ionosphere by means of ELF (300 Hz–3 kHz) and VLF (3–30 kHz) radio waves, both naturally and artificially generated. The group was set up in 1975 by IAGA and URSI, as described in the working group history. Originally the emphasis was on probing of the magnetosphere by whistlers, but later the scope became somewhat broader. The group aims to promote research in this field by facilitating the exchange of ideas, information and experience between active research workers and other interested scientists. This is done through regular meetings at IAGA and URSI Assemblies, a regular  VERSIM community workshop, and via the circulation of a newsletter. The group has also been active in sponsoring scientific symposia at IAGA and URSI Assemblies, in areas relevant to its field of interest, and in coordinating observational campaigns. At present the main subjects of interest include Plasma structures and boundaries - morphology and dynamics, Wave-particle and wave-wave interactions, Wave-induced particle precipitation, Wave propagation in magnetosphere and ionosphere, Sprites and the effects of lightning on the ionosphere. There are currently over 100 scientists from about 26 different countries on the VERSIM mailing list.

The VERSIM organisers will assist about 10 persons with conference attendance costs. This funding will be used to waive the conference fee as well as pay for accommodation and subsistence in South Africa. This funding will NOT buy flights. Applicants must submit an abstract and indicate below the abstract their request for support. Applicants must still book their own hotel/B&B. Funding will be paid out in South African Rands only and is limited to R10,000 (~652USD)- per person (conference fee will be deducted). Preference will be given to students and participants from developing countries.

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