Image of Nagoya city(courtesy of Nagoya City)

The 3rd International Symposium
on Atmospheric Light Scattering
and Remote Sensing

(ISALSaRS'13)
 
Abstract submission deadline has been extended to May 31!
Nagoya University
Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
July 29-August 2, 2013

Table of contents


Observation, validation, and theoretical simulation are highly integrated components of atmospheric remote sensing. Active and passive remote sensing techniques and theories for measuring atmospheric and other environmental variables have advanced very rapidly in recent years. To serve the calibration/validation requirements of satellite missions, ground-based and in-situ measurements of the atmospheric components such as cloud and aerosol particles, also, flourish during this time period. At the same time, the fundamental atmospheric physics, such as light scattering and radiative transfer in the atmosphere, has significant progress, which is critical for quantitative understanding of remotely sensed data. To exchange the latest development of the remote sensing studies and to nurture international collaboration on tackling emerging theoretical and observational issues in atmospheric sciences, the 3rd International Symposium on Atmospheric Light Scattering and Remote Sensing (ISALSaRS’13) will be held in Nagoya, Japan during July 29 - August 2, 2013. The symposium welcomes science communities to report their latest results and discuss future directions of atmospheric remote sensing with researchers from the world.

Nagoya, a city with the population of more than 2 million, is located at the center of the main island of Japan (Honshu). The city has a long history dated back 1900 years ago when Atsuta Jingu, which ties closely to the legendary characters in Kojiki (the oldest history book of Japan), was firstly established. Moreover it is the birthplace of three notable feudal warlords: Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu. Also, both traditional industries like those in ceramics and textiles and modern manufacturers such as in automobiles (Toyota) have been well developed around its metropolitan area. Nagoya is an excellent example of the natural combination of rich history with magnificent modernization.


Covered topics

  1. Light scattering and radiative transfer in the atmosphere
  2. Active and passive remote sensing techniques of the atmosphere including CO2
  3. In-situ measurements of atmospheric components
  4. Cross-cutting and integrated observations of the atmosphere

Venue

ISALSaRS’13 will be held at the E & S Hall of Nagoya University (Higashiyama Campus, which is located in the central part of Nagoya).

>> Map of Nagoya Univ.(Higashiyama Campus)
(Note: The E & S Hall is around C2-4 in the above map).

Accommodation

A block of rooms has been reserved for ISALSaRS’13 participants at a special rate (currently about $140-$110) at Sir Winston Hotel. This is the nearest convenient hotel to the venue, and it takes approximately 15 minutes by subway (2 stations).
>> [Sir Winston Hotel]

Mielparque Nagoya is also available at a special rate (currently about $100), and it takes approximately 25 minutes by subway. >> [Mielparque Nagoya]

Dormitory rooms inside the campus are also available. The rate is JPY3750 (currently about $50). Each room has AC, bath, toilet, TV, refrigerator, and soap/toothbrush. Payment for the dormitory should be made in Japanese Yen.

There are a lot of hotels in Nagoya, but if you like to choose these facilities, please let us know your preference with participant register form (the number of above rooms is limited).

Important Dates

May 31, 2013
Deadline for Abstract submission and Participant Registration Form Application
June 14, 2013
Assigned Session and Presentation Type notification
July 28, 2013
Conference check-in
July 29 – July 31, 2013
ISALSaRS'13 Conference:oral presentation
August 1 – August 2, 2013
ISALSaRS'13 Conference:poster presentation & open discussion

Registration Fee

The registration fee should be paid in CASH at the symposium check-in (Japanese Yen is also acceptable). Credit cards cannot be used for paying the registration fee.

Regular participants 400USD
Students 250USD
Accompanied persons 250USD

Abstracts Submission Guidelines

We encourage authors to submit their abstracts early to ensure prompt confirmation and processing. A sample abstract for submission is available below. Authors can submit their abstract in either MS Word *.doc or Acrobat *.pdf formats. All abstracts will be reviewed by the scientific committee of this symposium. Accepted abstracts will be produced into CD and made available to delegates at the symposium.

TITLE

The title should be as brief as possible; preferably one line.

PROVIDE THE INFORMATION OF AUTHORS AND AFFILIATIONS

The main (presenting) author's name should be marked with an asterisk (*), if there are multiple authors. And authors and their corresponding affiliation should be indicated with numbers.

LENGTH LIMITS

The abstract is limited to one page and subject to specific word limits, typically about 300-500 words.

Please send your abstract to isalsars13@gmail.com by Apr. 26, 2013. And the following information should be added in your e-mail contents such as Name of participant, E-mail Address, Affiliation, Address, Title and Name of attached file, Preferred Session and Presentation Type (oral or poster). Notices of acceptance will be sent out as abstracts are received and reviewed.

Abstract Form

Abstract sample [DOC: 59 KB]

Local Organizing Committee

Kenji Kai Chairperson Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan
Kazuaki Kawamoto Secretariat Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
Takashi Shibata   Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan
Kengo Sudo   Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan
Akiko Nakashima   Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan

Scientific Committee

Name Affiliation Country
Berg, Matthew Mississippi State University USA
Chen, Weibiao Shanghai Inst. Of Optics and Fine Mechanics China
Eversole, Jay Naval Research Laboratory USA
Fu, Qiang University of Washington USA
Gong, Wei Wuhan University China
Hu, Yongxiang NASA Langley Research Center USA
Hua, Dengxin Xi’an University of Tech. China
Huang, Jianping Lanzhou University China
Kai, Kenji Nagoya University Japan
Kawamoto, Kazuaki Nagasaki University Japan
Kim, Dukhyeon HANBAT National University Korea
Kobayashi, Takao Fukui University Japan
Lawrence, Roland Old Dominion University USA
Lin, Bing NASA Langley Research Center USA
Liu, Dong Anhui Inst. of Optics and Fine Mechanics China
Liu, Xu NASA Langley Research Center USA
Liu, Zhaoyan Science Systems and Applications, Inc. USA
Maring, Hal NASA Headquarter USA
Mishchenko, Michael NASA GISS USA
Muinonen, Karri University of Helsinki Finland
Nousiainen, Timo University of Helsinki Finland
Sugimoto, Nobuo Natl. Inst. for Environ. Studies Japan
Sun, Dongsong University of Science and Technology of China China
Sun, Wenbo Science Systems & Applications, Inc USA
Uno, Itsushi Kyushu University Japan
Videen, Gorden US Army Research Lab USA
Winker, David NASA Langley Research Center USA
Wu, Songhua Ocean University of China China
Yamasoe, Marcia University of Sao Paulo Brazil
Yang, Ping Texas A&M University USA

General contact

isalsars13@gmail.com

Participant Register Form

Participant Registration Form [DOC: 46 KB]

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