Date
September 28, 2024
Location
Washington, DC
Virginia/Maryland Area
Participants
40+ in-person
10+ remote
Duration
1-day workshop
Workshop Overview
The INSTANT II Follow-on Workshop brought together the US polar geophysics community to discuss the future of geodetic-geophysical observational networks in Antarctica and the Arctic. This intensive one-day workshop featured in-depth conversations with funding agencies and strong engagement with the broader polar science community.
Program Schedule
📋 Workshop Structure
- 4 Science Sessions - Focused thematic discussions
- 12 Oral Presentations - Key research updates and findings
- Agency Discussions - In-depth conversations with NSF-OPP
- Community Dialogue - Interactive Q&A and panel discussions
Session Topics
Session 1: Network Planning & Infrastructure
Future of POLENET, observational priorities, station deployment strategies
Session 2: Integration with Major Projects
ITGC coordination, RAID collaboration, interdisciplinary approaches
Session 3: Data Management & Sharing
FAIR principles, database integration, international data exchange
Session 4: IPY 2032-33 Planning
Long-term strategy, international coordination, community preparation
Presentations & Materials
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Participants
Participant Statistics
Key Participants
Workshop coordinators and key contributors:
Stony Brook University
Colorado State University
Ohio State University
Washington University in St. Louis
University of Tasmania
British Antarctic Survey
Workshop Outcomes
Key findings and action items from the workshop:
- Prioritized observational network needs for 2025-2030
- Recommendations for POLENET continuation and expansion
- Data management framework and FAIR principles implementation
- Strategic roadmap for IPY 2032-33 preparation
- Enhanced coordination with EarthScope and international partners
- Engagement pathways for polar geology and glaciology communities
Questions about this workshop?
Contact the workshop coordinators for more information
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