Chapman Conference on
The Low-Latitude Boundary Layer and Its
Dynamic Interaction with the Solar Wind and Magnetosphere

April 16-20, 2001, New Orleans, LA




Conveners
General Description
Preliminary Program
Program Committee
Abstract Submission Information
Travel Funds
Additional Information
      Travel and Hotel Information     Updated March 19, 2001
     LLBL Conference Website
      New Orleans City Website
 
 REGISTRATION FORM
 
 

Conveners
Patrick T. Newell, The Johns Hopkins University, Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, MD
   E-mail: Patrick.Newell@jhuapl.edu; Phone: +1-240-228-8402;
Michael Lockwood, The Rutherford Appleton Laboratory
Chilton, Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, 
   E-mail: m.lockwood@rl.ac.uk; Phone: +44 1235 446496
Walter J. Heikkila, William B. Hanson Center for Space Sciences University of Texas, Dallas Richardson, Texas 
   E-mail: heikkila@utdssa.utdallas.edu; Phone: +1-214-690-2835 

General Description
The most complex, controversial, and least understood site of magnetosphere-solar wind interaction is the low-latitude boundary layer (LLBL). The LLBL is the region where the solar wind and magnetospheric plasma mix in a highly variabale and poorly understood manner. The high latitude boundary layer, is widely considered to be comparatively tractable, understood as a rotational discontinuity which forms when the interplanetary magnetic field merges with the Earth's geomagnetic field. The mantle exhibits well-ordered behavior which can be modeled by analytic MHD theory with reasonable observational success. By contrast the LLBL exhibits complex and highly structured plasma and magnetic field behavior. There are many competing explanations for how this dynamic region of solar wind and magnetospheric plasma mixing is formed, but the space physics community is far from a consensus. The conference will provide an opportunity to express the views of the community. 
 

Preliminary Program


  Program Committee
T. E. Eastman, Plasmas International
M. Fujimoto, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan
S. A. Fuselier, Lockheed-Martin Advanced Technology Center, Palo Alto, California
G. Haerendel, Max-Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics, Munich, Germany
R. Lundin, Swedish Space Physics Institute, Kiruna, Sweden
P. E. Sandholt, University of Olso, Oslo, Norway
D. G. Sibeck, The Johns Hopkins Univeristy, Applied Physics Lab, Laurel, Maryland
G. L. Siscoe, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts
O. Troshichev, University of St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, Russia

Abstract Submission Information

ABSTRACT DEADLINE: January 15, 2001

ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS BY E-MAIL:

Compose your abstract on your E-mail software exactly as you would a normal message, using a MAXIMUM of 75 standard
ASCII characters per line. Re-set your margins, if necessary, so that the text wraps from line to line, to avoid the insertion of
hard returns. Follow the instructions below. A sample E-MAIL abstract is provided at the end.

I) TITLE - The title of the abstract should be composed in a standard title format, capitalizing the first letter of all words of four
or more letters. Insert one blank line after title.

II)AUTHOR BLOCK- The author block should contain the name of a presenting author that should be enclosed in brackets
and asterisks, like so: [*I M First*]. If there is no presenting author, then input [*!*] at the beginning of the author block. Input
your author block by typing the author's name, then putting their address, phone, fax, and e-mail information in parentheses, ( ).
Do not put each author on a separate line, but rather, separate each author's information with a semi-colon (;). Leave one blank
line after the author block.

III)ABSTRACT TEXT - Special symbols or graphics should not be used in composing the abstract. Leave one blank line
between paragraphs and after the body.

IV)SUBMITTAL INFORMATION - This section is to record information about which meeting the abstract is being submitted
to and to obtain contact information. Please provide the following:

1. Title of meeting (Chapman Conference on The Low-Latitude Boundary Layer and Its Dynamic Interaction with the Solar Wind and Magnetosphere ) (VERY IMPORTANT!)
2. Indicate INVITED, CONTRIBUTED, or POSTER.
3a. Corresponding address: Give name, affiliation,
and mailing address of the author to whom all correspondence regarding this abstract should be sent.
3b. Corresponding author's telephone number.
3c. Corresponding author's fax number
3d. Corresponding author's E-mail address.
4. Indicate whether the first author is a student.

V) SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT - Send the abstract to the following Internet address: asinger@agu.org
VI) CONFIRMATIONS - Confirmations of received abstracts will be sent via electronic mail within one business day of
submission. If you have not received confirmation, please call the AGU at +1-202-777-7332 or fax:
+1-202-328-0566, or e-mail: meetinginfo@agu.org.

SAMPLE E-MAIL ABSTRACT SUBMISSION:
Remote Sensing of Alpine Snow Properties: A
Review of Techniques and Accomplishments
Using the Visible Wavelengths Through the
Microwave

[*J S Smith*] (Department of Geology, University
of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106-3060; ph.
805-893-2308; fax 805-893-2578; e-mail:
imfirst@eos.ucsb.edu); A C Cohen (Hydrology
Department, Watertown University, Watertown,
MA 02172; ph. 413-789-1234; fax 413-789-1256;
e-mail: ursecond@ocean.hydro.edu)

Topography causes wide variations in the
properties of alpine snow within small areas, and
a knowledge of the spatial variation of many
properties is essential for the application of
distributed hydrologic models and for establishing
the surface boundary condition for regional
climate models. However, the topography affects
the electromagnetic remote sensing signal by
shadowing some terrain and by modifying the
angles of incidence, emission, and reflection of
the signal, and our knowledge of the elevation
model is usually not precise enough to allow
a priori calculation of the geometric relationships
between the surface, sensor, and the Sun. Hence
remote sensing algorithms must be robust to such
uncertainties, except in areas where topographic
knowledge is especially good.

The most elementary snow property is the
presence or absence of a snow cover, and snow
mapping -- discrimination of snow from other
types of surfaces and from clouds -- is best
accomplished with a combination of visible and
near-infrared wavelengths.

1. Chapman Conference on The Low-Latitude Boundary Layer and Its Dynamic Interaction with the Solar Wind and Magnetosphere
2. Invited
3. (a) J S Smith
Department of Geology
University of California
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-3060
(b) 805-893-2309
(c) 805-893-2578
(d) imfirst@crseo.ucsb.edu
4. No

If you have questions, please contact Ann Singer at:

Phone: +1-202-777-7340
E-mail: asinger@agu.org
 

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least 12-pitch type or 11-point font size, or your abstract may not be readable.

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Submittal information must be typed to the right of the abstract copy. Please complete each item.

1. Title of Meeting (Chapman Conference on The Low-Latitude Boundary Layer and Its Dynamic Interaction with the Solar Wind and Magnetosphere)
2. Indicate INVITED, CONTRIBUTED, or POSTER.
3. a) Corresponding address: Give name, affiliation, and mailing address of the author to whom all correspondence regarding
this abstract should be sent.
b) Corresponding author's telephone number.
c) Corresponding author's fax number
d) Corresponding author's E-mail address.
4. Indicate whether the first author is a student.
 

SUBMITTING YOUR ABSTRACT:
Proofread your abstract carefully prior to submission. AGU staff cannot make any changes or corrections to abstracts.
Abstracts received are considered final copy. Do not send copies by fax or telecopier. Please mail one original and two copies for delivery by January 15, 2001, to

                                        Chapman Conference on The Low-Latitude Boundary Layer and
                                        Its Dynamic Interaction with the Solar Wind and Magnetosphere
                                        Attn: Ann Singer
                                        American Geophysical Union
                                        2000 Florida Avenue, N.W.
                                        Washington, DC 20009 USA
 

Travel Funds
Applications will be made to several agencies to support travel for a limited number of meeting attendees.

To apply for travel funds, please print and complete the application form, and return it to the AGU Meetings Department by January 15, 2001.
 

Additional Information
For information on the scientific program contact one of the meeting conveners listed above. Contact the AGU Meetings Department at +1-202-777-7332 or e-mail: meetinginfo@agu.org to be placed on a mailing list to receive general information.

Travel and Hotel Information
Hotel Accommodations - Deadline March 12, 2001   EXTENDED UNTIL MARCH 29, 2001

Sleeping rooms have been reserved at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel , at the special rate of $149 single or double occupancy, plus taxes. To reserve a room, call 504-584-3999 or 1-800-HILTONS. If using the web, you will need the 3 letter group code for this meeting --- ACC --- to receive the special AGU rates.

The hotel requires the first night’s deposit to secure each reservation. Deposits can be made with major credit cards or personal checks. Credit cards will be charged when the reservation is made. Reservations which are cancelled prior to 72 hours of the arrival will receive a refund of the deposit.

Airline Discounts Information

AGU is pleased to announce that it has been able to secure a special discount agreements with Delta, US Airways and United Airlines unavailable to the general public.