IGARSS 2008 IEEE International Geoscience & Remote Sensing Symposium :: Archived event
Overview
2008 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium
July 6-11, 2008 * Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
Abstract Submission: http://www.igarss08.org/Papers.asp
On behalf of the IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society, the IGARSS 2008 Organizing Committee, and the New England area remote sensing and earth science communities, we are pleased to welcome you to Boston for IGARSS 2008! IGARSS’08 will be the 28th annual symposium for GRSS and will continue the excellent tradition of gathering world-class scientists, engineers and educators engaged in the fields of geoscience and remote sensing to meet and present their latest activities. Truly an international event, we anticipate well over one thousand participants from all over the world to enjoy a week of technical sessions, tutorials, exhibits and social activities.
Participation in IGARSS is open to all individuals interested in or working in the fields of geoscience and remote sensing. Abstracts received by the deadline will be considered for program placement under the standard peer review process. Late abstracts cannot be accepted due to the large number of submissions and short review schedule. The IEEE IGARSS 2008 Technical Program Committee will organize all accepted abstracts into either oral or interactive poster sessions based upon their potential contribution to the symposium and the composition of high-quality sessions. Attention publishing authors! Only accepted papers that are registered and presented at the symposium in Boston will be published in the symposium proceedings.
Abstract Submission Instructions:
* Log in to www.igarss08.org to submit abstracts (only on-line submissions will be accepted for review).
* Instructions on selecting topics for submissions will be included on the website.
* Abstract deadline is January 7, 2008.
* All abstracts must be written in English and contain a minimum of 500 words to be fairly reviewed.
* The maximum page limit for all abstracts is two, one-sided pages.
* Include paper title, presenting author name, affiliation and email address at the top of each abstract.
* Abstracts should clearly and concisely state the problem, methodology used and central conclusions.
* Abstracts should include a bibliography to help in an appropriate review by placing the contributions of this work into context.
* Each person may only submit up to three abstracts, including both general and invited sessions.
* Every author is responsible for checking the status of their abstract by visiting the symposium website, www.igarss08.org after March 17, 2008.
Acceptance letters will be sent via email only, and the results posted on the website.
*Application Themes*
The IGARSS’08 Technical Program will be highlighting four new and exciting application themes, for which remote sensing data have been transformational.
Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) and Radiance Data Assimilation
Weather forecast accuracy depends on the coverage and quality of observational data used to initialize numerical prediction models. This panel will explore how satellite measurements, improved modeling capabilities and advanced data assimilation systems may enable revolutionary advances in forecasting weather and natural hazards.
Ocean Synoptics and Weather
Distinct from marine weather, ocean weather is a new field that recognizes the fundamental importance of ocean dynamics and turbulence. This panel session will examine both the basic principles underlying ocean weather and the wide range of ocean science application areas that have been impacted by the availability of ocean altimetry, ocean vector winds and ocean color satellite observations.
Baseline Climate Identification and Global Change
Assessment of global change risks due to anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions and land conversion requires the identification of a baseline climate state. This panel session will focus on the use of satellite observations to provide the global coverage needed to establish such a baseline, to monitor environmental changes and to assess their impacts.
Environmental and Human Health
Landscape epidemiology is an emerging application area for the use of remote sensing data. This panel session will explore the ways in which measurements of specific environmental variables, which are important for the growth and dispersal of health risks, are used to predict and mitigate disease propagation and pandemics.
Each Symposium day will begin with a Panel Session with invited presentations on the topic. During the remainder of that day and in parallel with the regular Technical Program, invited and regular oral and poster sessions will build on the day’s theme.
*More information*
http://www.igarss08.org
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