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Objective
In the current context of global change,
polynyas have received much recent attention as possible
early indicators of the effects of warming at the
poles. Interdisciplinary studies of the last decade,
including those of the Laptev Sea, Mertz Glacier,
North Water, Northeast Water, Ross Sea, and Terra
Nova Bay polynyas, have resulted in unprecedented data sets
that allow us to examine critical links and feedbacks between
meteorology, ocean physics and chemistry, geological
processes, and the ecosystems that develop uniquely
in these recurrent open-water regions. The objective
of this international symposium is to bring together
researchers from all polynya projects and both poles
to facilitate the exchange of information and refinement
of our understanding of the significance of polynyas
on both local and global scales.
Themes
Four major themes are planned around the
cross-polynya or inter- disciplinary topics of:
1) physical mechanisms responsible for the
opening, maintenance and closure of polynyas;
2) effects of these mechanisms and the environmental
characteristics of polynyas on ecosystems and carbon
cycling;
3) intercomparisons of the physics, chemistry,
biology and carbon cycling in polynyas; and
4) interannual variability in the time of
opening, extent, biological productivity and carbon
sequestration in sediments of polynyas, based on
remote sensing (sea ice, ocean color, etc.) and sediment
records.
Agenda
The symposium will start on the evening
of Sunday 9 September with an ice-breaker/registration
reception at the conference site. From Monday 10
to Thursday 13 September, invited keynote speakers
will open each daily session, followed by contributed
and other invited talks in the morning and early afternoon.
Daily poster sessions will be held in the later part of
the afternoon.
In addition to invited speakers, the Symposium
welcomes contributions of both oral presentations
and posters addressing these general themes, as
well as any other specific topic of relevance to
polynyas or their impacts on a larger system. There will be
no parallel sessions, in the spirit of bi-polar, cross-polynya,
and inter-disciplinary exchange.
Here are copies of the IPS2001 Agenda, Agendas will
be provided during registration :
Invited Speakers
Speakers have been invited by the organizing
committee to cover diverse fields of polynya research.
A good balance of junior and senior scientists will
also be encouraged.
Confirmed speakers to date are:
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Dr. Kevin Arrigo |
Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA |
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Dr. Stan Jacobs |
Lamont Earth Observatory, New York, USA
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Nina Karnovsky |
University of California, Irvine,CA,
USA |
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Dr. Rob W. Macdonald |
Inst. Ocean Sciences, Sydney, BC, Canada |
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Dr. Jean-Éric Tremblay |
McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada |
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Dr. Peter Wadhams |
Scott Polar Research Institute, UK
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Abstracts & Participants
The Symposium drew participation from researchers and students
from all over the world (10 countries represented) and all field of polar
research from both poles. Please find below copies of the Final
IPS2001 Abstract book and a list of IPS2001 participants with coordinates.
Venue site
Quebec City
is an historical and touristic town. By foot
or in a horse-drawn carriage, Quebec’s historical areas, stone
streets, art galleries and romantic corners will charm
you. You will also be amazed by its inspiring landscapes
and numerous tourist attractions like the Old Port,
the Petit Champlain area and Château Frontenac
hotel. Quebec is also well known for the quality and
warmth of its hotels and restaurants. It is the only
walled city in North America and was recently added
to UNESCO's World Heritage Site list.
The conference will be held at the "Explore"
conference room of the historic
Auberge St-Antoine
overlooking the St-Lawrence River, in the
Petit Champlain (Old Port) district of Quebec City.
Lodging
A block of rooms has been reserved until
15 June on a first come-first served basis for Symposium
participants at the beautiful
Auberge St-Pierre
. Rooms are limited and we suggest that you
book your room as soon as possible.
The historic inn is less than 200m away from
the conference site.
Daily rates for rooms with 2 double beds,
queen-size bed or king-size bed in single or double
occupancy is $CAN169 (or $US108) including gourmet
breakfast for one or two.
Large suites with queen-size bed or king-size
bed and sofa (hide-a-bed) are also available at
$CAN245 ($US156). The suites also include a small
fridge, a sink and a dinner table.
All rooms and suites include a jaccuzi, bathrobes
and coffee machines.
Each participant is responsible for his/her
own reservation, PLEASE MENTION THAT YOU ARE ATTENDING
THE INTERNATIONAL POLYNYA SYMPOSIUM 2001 when making
the reservation.
Auberge St-Pierre
79, rue St-Pierre
Québec, Québec
Canada G1K 4A3
Reservations: 1-888-268-1017
Most hotels and inns located in Old Quebec
are a short distance (< 5km) from the conference
site.
Following are other suggestions located closest
to the venue site:
Hôtel le St-Paul
: a short stroll away from the conference
site (8 minute walk), located on rue St-Paul, bordered by
antique shops, art galleries and cafés.
Hôtel Le Priori
: very close (200m) to the conference site
in the petit Champlain district. The rooms of this historic
hotel (1734) have been decorated with modern Art-Deco style
furniture.
Hôtel des Coutelliers
: a short stroll away from the conference
site (8 minute walk), located on rue St-Paul, bordered by
antique shops, art galleries and cafés.
Fairmont Chateau Frontenac
: if you can afford it, Quebec City's most
prestigious hotel is also its major landmark. It is a
short walk (5 minutes) away from the venue site.
With the fall colours and sunny weather,
September is a very popular month for tourism in
Quebec, we recommend that you book your room as
soon as possible.
Although much less picturesque and convenient,
you may find cheaper rates for hotels and inns
outside the Old Quebec & downtown areas. A taxi
from the Ste-Foy district to the venue site will
cost you about $CAN20. Click
here
for a complete list of hotels and Inns of
various styles and prices located in the Quebec
City region.
Please contact the symposium secretariat
if you would like to share a room with another
symposium participant.
Information
The Symposium is being organized by a scientific
steering committee, appointed by the International
Arctic Polynya Program (IAPP) and representing five
countries, a wide diversity of research disciplines,
and interests in both Arctic and Antarctic seas.
Science organizing committee:
Jody Deming (USA), Knud Falk (Denmark), Louis Fortier (Canada), Hans-Jurgen
Hirche (Germany), Heidi Kassens (Germany), Grant Ingram (Canada), Peter
Minnett (USA), Tsuneo Odate (Japan), Walker O. Smith, Jr. (USA), Doug Wallace
(Germany)
For more information or comments, please
contact the Symposium Secretariat at:
Martin Fortier
IPS2001 Secretariat
GIROQ
, Pavillon Vachon
Université Laval
Quebec (Quebec)
Canada G1K 7P4
Tel: (204) 474-6976
FAX: (204) 474-2339
E-mail:
martin.fortier@giroq.ulaval.ca
Objective
| Themes
| Agenda
| Invited Speakers
Abstract book
| Registration
| Venue Site
| Lodging
| Information
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