Field Schools Network

This workshop will discuss progress made in the design and deployment of stationary autonomous ground-based polar geophysical observing systems.  The focus will be on the expansion and maintenance of these systems and on developing greater cooperation between the various scientific, technical, and logistical communities involved in their development and operation.  Specific goals include:

· Discuss new opportunities for the major scientific disciplines involved, including geodesy, space physics, seismology, glaciology, and meteorology.
· Review progress and compare experiences with the current systems.   Address issues related to reliability and discuss "best practices";
· Explore new technologies that may have significant implications for autonomous polar observing systems and enable exciting new science;
· Identify strategies for maximizing the scientific return from field sites, including standardization of power and communication systems, co-location of stations, and reduction of logistical requirements;
· Consider options for increasing communication and coordination between communities in the long term.

This workshop is sponsored by the National Science Foundation and, while open to all interested people, attendance is limited by the venue to about 100 participants. The meeting agenda, registration, travel and hotel information, and organizing committee contact information is available at the Workshop Web Site: http://www.iris.edu/hq/polar_workshop2010/index.php

The deadline for workshop and hotel reservations is August 26, 2010. Notification regarding acceptance to attend the workshop and possible travel assistance will be provided by the end of August.