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5 February 2001: Summer School on DYNAMICAL
BARRIERS, STIRRING AND MIXING IN GEOPHYSICAL FLOWS Cargese, Corsica (France) August 19 - September 1, 2001 ITEM: 006
Main topics and courses MATHEMATICAL AND THEORETICAL MODELS Mathematics of chaotic advection:
New theories for passive scalars in turbulent flows:
Spatial structures in reacting systems:
TRANSPORT, STIRRING AND MIXING IN GEOPHYSICAL FLUIDS Atmospheric observations, modelling and theory:
Physical oceanic processes:
Oceanic biological observations and modelling:
Geological data, geophysics and modelling of the mantle:
Purpose and audience The summer school is based on the idea that many of the outstanding questions on transport, stirring and mixing in geophysical flows can be addressed using some of the new mathematical tools of chaotic advection and of turbulence theories. The school will bring together participants, both lecturers and audience, from mathematics and theoretical physics on the one hand and scientists from a geophysical background (theoretical, observational or modelling) on the other. Closer contact between these two groups is essential if the new theoretical developments are to be exploited to best effect in interpreting the large amount of geophysical data that is becoming available and in devising effective modelling strategies. At the same time the particular scientific questions that are of interest in the geophysical context should provide a focus for new theoretical work. In the first part of the school, well-studied topics, such as the barrier effect at the edge of the polar stratospheric vortex, which has been a focus of research for over a decade, will be discussed for illustrative purposes. Later, other topics, such as barrier effects in oceanic ang geological flows, where the research is at an earlier stage, will be used as a basis for open discussions aiming to stimulate new directions for research. The lecture courses will be complemented by sessions of questions and anwers, special-topic lectures, seminars and round table discussions. The course is aimed primarily at PhD students, postdocs and other young scientists wishing to broaden and deepen their knowledge or to identify new research opportunities. Principal organisers Bernard Legras Peter H. Haynes Ray Pierrehumbert Scientific committee A. Plumb (MIT) Sponsors The school is a Euro Summer School sponsored by the European Union, the National Science Foundation (USA), the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (France) and Météo France. Venue The venue of the school will be the Institut d'Etudes Scientifiques de Cargese, a small village located 70 km north on Ajaccio on the west coast of Corsica, France. See http://cargese.univ-corse.fr Accommodation Accommodation will be provided for most participants in shared apartments in the village. A few will be hosted at the institute. Hotel rooms, studios and larger apartments are available at higher costs. It is possible to camp with small tents on the seashore (bring your own equipment). Registration fees Registration fees are 380 euros covering organization costs, transportation to and from the airport, lunches, coffee breaks and the banquet. Deadline for application; selection Deadline for application is 15 March 2001. You are encouraged to apply through the electronic application form at http://gershwin.ens.fr/geomix. Application should include homepage and references to recent work when applicable. Do not send preprints or reprints but provide URL or ftp address from which unpublished work can be downloaded. Answers will be sent to applicants by mid-April. Financial support - Young scientist support, intended for PhD students or recent PhDs, will cover registration fees and accommodation. Application for support must include a letter of recommendation and a CV (sent by E-mail to geomix@lmd.ens.fr or by fax or standard mail to B. Legras; see address above). - A small number of travel awards will be available for young scientists to cover part of their travel costs. - Some limited support will be available for senior scientists. Travel information A group flight will be organized from Paris to Ajaccio on 19 August afternoon, and from Ajaccio to Paris on 1 September morning. It is possible to book only for one leg. The current fare for each way is 115 euros (subject to slight fluctuations). A free bus shuttle will be provided from Ajaccio to Cargese on 19 August and from Cargese to Ajaccio on 1 September. Other travel information to be found on http://cargese.univ-corse.fr Register on-line at: http://gershwin.ens.fr/geomix If you cannot register on-line, detach just under the line (below), fill in the form and mail it according to the instructions at the bottom. ................... cut here ................................................. Cargese Summer School GEOMIX 2001 Last name__________________________________Age_____Sex (M/F)________ First name__________________________Initial_____Nationality______________ Position____________________________Do you hold a PhD? (Y/N)_____ Homepage___________________________E-mail___________________________ Tel_____________________________Fax________________________________ Department___________________________________________________________ Institute/ University____________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Scientific interests______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Do you wish to make a presentation? (Y/N)____ If yes, title?___________________________________________________________ Recent publications (references, URL or ftp location for preprints) _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Accommodation (1 choice only) Camping (3 euros/day)______ Shared room (25 euros/day)______Single room (34 euros/day) _____ Apartment (45 to 75 euros/day)____ Total number of persons___ Ages of children_______________ Hotel (60 to 75 euros/day)______ Single_____ Double______
Application for support Young scientist support (Y/N)_____ If yes, recommendation from___________________________ Young scientist travel support (Y/N)__________ Senior scientist support (Y/N) __________ If yes, for which part of the cost are you seeking support___________________ Travel Are you interested in the group flight, on 19 August____, on 1 September_____
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