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2006 WAIS Workshop
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2005 WAIS Workshop
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2004 WAIS Workshop
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2003 WAIS Workshop
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2000 WAIS Workshop
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1999 WAIS Workshop (Sept. 16-18, 1999)
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AGU Chapman Conference on West Antarctic Ice Sheet
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Tenth Annual WAIS Workshop
September 17-20, 2003
Algonkian Meeting Center in Sterling, VA
The 2003 WAIS Workshop (WAIS '03) will return to the
Algonkian Meeting Center in peaceful and serene Algonkian Regional Park
situated along the Potomac River in Sterling, Virginia. This continuing
series of workshops is the primary means for exchanging information and
ideas pertinent to WAIS. They bring together the unique
multidisciplinary community of Antarctic scientists that are pursuing
the WAIS goals of understanding how rapid global climate changes occur
and how the potentially unstable West Antarctic ice sheet may affect
future sea level. You are cordially invited to attend.
The formal agenda will begin Thursday morning (September
18) and include, oral talks and panel-led discussions of topics
selected by the WAIS Working Group from the WAIS
Science and Implementation Plan. There is a liberal amount of time
for discussion and poster viewing-a characteristic that has made these
workshops very effective in information exchange across disciplinary
boundaries. More agenda details are provided below.
With the help of a modest supporting grant from NSF,
there will be a few additional distinguished scientists in attendance
who are not actively involved in WAIS research, but are central figures
in related activities. Their presence will help us put WAIS into a
global context and will help WAIS become better known throughout the
broader scientific community.
ABOUT ALGONKIAN REGIONAL PARK MEETING CENTER
Situated on the 800-acre Algonkian Regional Park, the
Meeting Center features meeting rooms with a stone fireplace, and large
windows overlooking the golf course and riverside park. Away from
ringing phones and other interruptions, Algonkian Meeting Center
provides a quiet setting for productive meetings. The park also
features 12 riverfront cottages, nature trails, boat launch ramp,
playgrounds and picnic shelters and a championship, 18-hole, par-72
golf course. Located off of Route 7 in Sterling, Algonkian Regional
Park is 15 miles from historic Leesburg and convenient to Tysons Corner
and Dulles International Airport. These cottages are very popular and
book quickly.
AGENDA
The agenda will be organized to alternate between oral
presentations and posters. Oral presentations will be limited to
contributions to the following topics.
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"The message within" - The investment in the Siple Dome ice core analysis has
returned compounded dividends. Just how old is the bottom ice and what
signatures of paleodynamics are implied by analysis of the core?
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"Over the horizon" - How has the climate and atmospheric chemistry changed
over WAIS during the past 200-500 years and how did the ice sheet
respond?
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"In Days of Old..." - What happened, where and when between the LGM and
present? Overviews of time and space slices in the ice, ocean and
atmosphere (beyond the ITASE horizon of 200-500 years) are invited. The
aim is to reach a consensus view and to identify where major knowledge
gaps exist.
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"What would it take?" - A modeler's playground, but others can play, too.
Scenarios that would cause significant change in West Antarctica.
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"Wild Child" - Ice stream dynamics continue to amaze glaciologists.
What's new in this area?
These topics will be addressed the two full days of the
workshop (Thursday and Friday). Following each set of oral
presentations, a panel will lead the audience in a discussion to probe
more deeply our current understanding of the specific topic. This
format has proven very effective in past workshops.
Poster presentations can be on any WAIS topic and will
be the focus during the many extended breaks. Posters are viewable for
the full course of the meeting.
Concluding the meeting, Saturday morning, will be a
discussion of our progress toward, and understanding of, our dual
goals. We will also hear from our distinguished guests and discuss how
WAIS should proceed during this time. The workshop is scheduled to end
by lunch on Saturday-early enough for most travelers to get home that
evening.
Abstracts are due and registration closes July 31,
2003. This will give the organizers time to make cottage
assignments and establish the agenda. Both will be viewable on-line at
this web site along with the full text of each abstract. A printed copy
of the abstracts will be distributed to each attendee at the workshop.
LODGING
RIVERFRONT COTTAGE ACCOMMODATIONS
The cottages are located within Algonkian Regional Park and
are walking distance to the meeting center. There are 12 cottages
ranging in size from two to five bedrooms with space for 45 people.
Most bedrooms have a double bed; some have two twin beds. All cottages
have been reserved for this workshop beginning Wednesday evening. A 3-night
stay will cost approximately $300 per person and includes continental
breakfast and lunch each day. For persons wishing to stay Saturday
night, the additional night will cost $45 (no Sunday breakfast).
Cottage assignments and final cost will be determined after
registration closes (July 31, 2003). Westover Consultants, Inc. will
contact you in early August for full payment which will be due September
6, 2003. Check-in time is no earlier than 3:00 pm Wednesday (Sept.
17), and check-out is no later than 11am Saturday (or Sunday).
Pre-registration will take place from 3:00 - 7:00 pm Wednesday inside
the Conference Center at which time cottage keys will be available.
After this time, you may proceed to Cottage #1 and meet with Bob to
collect your keys. The main gate to the park is locked at around 10:00
pm. If you plan to arrive after 10:00 pm, please be sure to call Bob in
his cottage (703-450-0001) so he can unlock the gate for you.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Individuals who would like to stay in a hotel are requested to use the Hampton
Inn, (46331 McClellan, Sterling, VA 20165). It is just 10 minutes
from the meeting site and close to local shopping and restaurants. A
block of rooms has been reserved for workshop participants. Room rates
are $99 (single/double) plus tax. Phone the hotel directly at
703-450-9595 and state that you are attending the "NASA/WAIS" Workshop to receive this group rate. Lunch will be provided at the
meeting site. The cut-off date to make reservations is September 3,
2003. The hotel provides a shuttle from Washington Dulles Airport (on
request) and will shuttle people back and forth to Algonkian (arrange
with front desk).
MEALS
A continental breakfast and a lunch for all registrants
is included each day of the workshop. Dinner is optional (Thursday and
Friday only) at $20 per person per day. A variety of restaurants is
available approximately 5 miles away. Attendees are encouraged to
remain at the meeting center in the evening for informal socializing
and poster-viewing. Wednesday night an informal pizza and beer
get-together is planned in Cottage #1 courtesy of the WAIS Working
Group Chair.
AIR TRAVEL
Dulles International Airport is approximately 15-20
minutes from Algonkian Regional Park and is the most convenient airport.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
For persons staying at Algonkian, the most convenient
transportation is The Washington Flyer Taxicab: 703-685-1400, metered
fare, always available near baggage claim.
The Hampton Inn provides a complimentary shuttle service
to and from the airport. Call from the hotel shuttle station in the
baggage claim area.
For persons driving:
From the Airport to Algonkian: Take Route 28 North/Sully Road to Route 7 East. On Route 7
East, take the Cascades Parkway north and drive 3 miles to the park
entrance. Follow signs to the Conference Center.
From the Hampton Inn to Algonkian: Return to North Cascades Parkway and turn right (north) . 3
miles to the park entrance and follow signs to the Conference Center.
The drive takes about 10 minutes.
From the Airport to the Hampton Inn: Take Dulles Airport Access Road towards Washington D.C.
Take exit 9B (Sulley Road/28 North) towards Sterling. Take Route 7 East
to Cascades Parkway North, make a right on Carnston St., make a right
on South Bank St., and a final left onto McClellan Way.
From local area to Algonkian:
From the North: Take the
Beltway West (toward Tysons Corner) to Rt. 7 West, Leesburg Pike.
Travel about 12 miles to Cascades Parkway North. This will end at
Algonkian Park. Enter the park and proceed to the Conference Center.
From the South: Take 495
West (toward Rockville) to 267 West (Dulles Toll Road) to Exit 9B (Rt.
28/Sully Road). Follow Rt. 28 North to Rt. 7 East, Leesburg Pike. Take
the next exit, Cascade Parkway North. This will end at Algonkian Park.
Enter the park and proceed to the Conference Center.
REGISTRATION FORM
For your convenience, we have provided an on-line registration form. If you do not have a forms-capable browser, you can either
print the form or request a copy from the address below. Send all forms
to:
Mary Floyd
Westover Consultants
7833 Walker Drive, Suite 560
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Phone: 301-345-3211, x107
Fax: 301-345-4659
Email: mfloyd@westover-gb.com
REMEMBER, the registration deadline is July 31, 2003.
Mary is your contact if you have any questions regarding
logistical information. Bob Bindschadler is your contact for cottage
assignments and can be reached at 301-614-5707 or Robert.A.Bindschadler@igloo.gsfc.nasa.gov
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