Meetings related to VarSITI in 2018

web-address http://pgi.ru/conf/view?eventId=1

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 (International Association of Geomagnetism and Aeronomy) and URSI (International Union of Radio Science), 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 Program of the Conference comprises the traditional major topics listed above. Following the successful experience of the 7th VERSIM meeting in Hermanus, radiation-belt themed reports are also highly welcome.

Registration If you would like to participate in this conference, we kindly ask you to register via the site (http://pgi.ru/conf/register?eventId=1 ) or by sending an e-mail message to the Organizing Committee (versim[at]pgia.ru) indicating your name, institute, and e-mail address, and a tentative title(s) of your presentation(s).

The anticipated registration fee is 14000 RUR (approx. 240 USD). It will cover local organization, coffee breaks, icebreaker party conference dinner, transportation from and to the airport, and excursions.

Funding support A limited amount of funds may be available to support participation of scientists with funding difficulties. Preference will be given to young participants. If you would like to request a support please fill the corresponding fields when pre-registering

LOC of VERSIM Workshop