Space Weather Euro News Vol. 13 Issue 3 (07-04-09)
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1. Announcing the Release of ESA ITT "Physics Models for
Biological Effects of Radiation and Shielding"
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From: Petteri Nieminen
Dear Colleagues,
The ESA ITT for the activity "Physics Models for Biological Effects of Radiation and Shielding" has been issued today, with deadline 16/04/2009. More information under AO6041 on EMITS:
Please feel free to forward this note to any potentially interested colleagues.
Best regards,
Petteri Nieminen
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2. Announcing the Release of ESA ITT "Energetic electron shielding,
charging and radiation effects and margins" (ELSHIELD)
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From: Giovanni Santin and Petteri Nieminen
Dear Colleagues,
the ITT for the activity "Energetic electron shielding, charging and radiation effects and margins" (ELSHIELD) has been issued yesterday, with deadline 27/05/2009.
More information under AO6049 on EMITS. Please note also the procurement policy: C(1).
Please feel free to forward this note to any potentially interested colleagues.
Best regards,
Petteri, Giovanni
**********************************************************************From: Renato Filjar
Dear colleague,
On behalf of the Royal Institute of Navigation, London, UK and the Institute of Engineering Surveying and Space Geodesy, University of Nottingham, UK, I have a pleasure in inviting you to contribute to the 2nd GNSS Vulnerabilities and Solutions 2009 Conference to be held on 2 - 5 September 2009 in Baska, Krk Island, Croatia.
This four-day event aims to gather GNSS experts and focuses on GNSS problems and vulnerabilities, as well as to developments aiming to improve the accuracy and reliability of GNSS. Unique environment of Baska and its natural resources and rich history, combined with friendly hospitality will again create an inspiring atmosphere for ideas and knowledge exchange, well known to those who attended the last year's conference.
Two special sessions will be organised in order to address particular causes of GNSS vulnerabilities: Space Weather and Ionospheric Effects on GNSS, and Safety Critical Applications (including emergency situations management, homeland security and Intelligent Transport Systems). The rest of the conference will address other causes of GNSS vulnerabilities and means of their over-comings, such as:
Extended abstracts should be submitted to Dr Renato Filjar, FRIN by e-mail no later than 1 May, 2009, as described in the enclosed Call for Papers.
Special arrangement is already prepared for conference participants, that includes discounted accommodation price and attendance to numerous social events, held at the time considered a high season on Northern Adriatic. More details can be found in the enclosed Call for Papers. With improved air services from European cities to Krk Island (http://www.rijeka-airport.hr/schedule.asp), the organisers expect the conference to be both important and enjoyable event.
You are kindly invited to join the leading GNSS experts and discuss the most important issues related to further exploitations of satellite navigation systems in the wonderful Mediterranean environment of Northern Adriatic. In addition, the organising committee kindly appreciate your efforts in informing your colleagues about the event.
Looking forward to meeting you in Baška!
Kindest regards,
Renato
Dr Renato Filjar, FRIN MIET
The Royal Institute of Navigation
Croatian Branch
Tel. +385 91 488 2222
E-mail: Renato Filjar
From: Michael Rycroft
Dear colleague,
I thought that you might like to have details of our recently published book and, perhaps, tell your librarian about it.
With best regards,
Michael Rycroft.
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Whistler and Alfven Mode Cyclotron Masers in Space, V. Y. Trakhtengerts and M. J. Rycroft, Cambridge University Press
(ISBN-13: 9780521871983)
Abstract:
The subject of wave-particle interactions occurring in space plasmas has developed strongly, both observationally and theoretically, since the discovery of the Van Allen radiation belts of energetic charged particles trapped in the Earth’s magnetosphere over forty years ago.
These wave-particle interactions are recognized today as being a most important research topic in space plasma physics. This is the first book to provide a full and systematic description of the physical theory of whistler and Alfvén cyclotron masers acting in planetary magnetospheres, and in the Sun’s outer atmosphere. The book introduces current research topics by examining significant problems in the subject. It gives sufficient detail on the topic that readers can go on to apply the methods presented to new problems, helping them with their own research. This book is a valuable reference for researchers and graduate students working in space science, solar-terrestrial physics, plasma physics, and planetary sciences.
| AO6049 |
ENERGETIC ELECTRON SHIELDING, CHARGING AND RADIATION EFFECTS AND MARGINS (From 01/04/2009 to 27/05/2009, Act.Ref.: 08.1EE.14) |
| AO5927 |
ASSESSMENT OF THE INTERACTION BETWEEN SPACECRAFT AND ELECTRIC PROPULSION SYSTEMS (From 31/03/2009 to 18/05/2009, Act.Ref.: 08.123.10) |
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PHYSICS MODELS FOR BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF RADIATION AND SHIELDING (From 05/03/2009 to 28/05/2009, Act.Ref.: 09.1EE.09) |
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RADIATION EFFECTS ON SENSORS AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR COSMIC VISION SCI MISSIONS (REST-SIM) (From 23/02/2009 to 24/04/2009, Act.Ref.: 08.1EE.32) |
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FIRST CALL FOR OUTLINE PROPOSALS UNDER THE CZECH REPUBLIC INDUSTRY INCENTIVE SCHEME (From 16/03/2009 to 15/05/2009, Act.Ref.: 09.135.02) |
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PRELIMINARY DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF NEW GENERATION SPACE DEBRIS CAMERAS (From 23/02/2009 to 20/04/2009, Act.Ref.: 08.112.05) |
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HIGHLY MINIATURISED ACTIVE MEO RADIATION MONITOR PHASE A-B (From 30/01/2009 to 10/04/2009, Act.Ref.: 08.1EE.13) |
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LOW-NOISE SCINTILLATOR DETECTORS FOR PLANETARY REMOTE-SENSING (From 17/02/2009 to 14/04/2009, Act.Ref.: 08.164.03) |
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ESA TELECOM NEWCOMERS' INITIATIVE - CALL FOR PROPOSALS (From 28/01/2008 to 31/12/2009, Act.Ref.: 08.153.52) |
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2009 AO FOR THE INNOVATION TRIANGLE INITIATIVE (ITI) (From 20/03/2009 to 23/04/2009, Act.Ref.: 09.135.01) |
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ARTES 5.2: TELECOM -TECHNOLOGY CALL FOR PROPOSALS (From 16/02/2009 to 31/12/2010, Act.Ref.: 09.153.66) |
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ARTES 3/4: TELECOM - PRODUCTS PROGRAMME - CALL FOR PROPOSALS (From 05/09/2008 to 31/12/2010, Act.Ref.: 08.153.70) |
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ARTES 4 - ESA-INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME: CALL FOR PROPOSALS (From 24/11/2004 to 31/12/2009, Act.Ref.: 04.153.85) |
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF OPPORTUNITY: FOR MARKET-ORIENTED ACTIVITIES (PERMANENTLY OPEN AO UNDER GSTP) (From 21/04/2008 to 31/12/2009, Act.Ref.: 08.136.03) |
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