Programme
International Symposium on Sea Ice in the Physical and Biogeochemical System
The International Glaciological Society will hold an International Symposium on Sea Ice in Tromsø, Norway, from 31 May to 4 June 2010. This will be the third IGS symposium dedicated to sea ice research; the previous ones were held in 2000 and 2005.
Theme
Sea ice is a relatively fragile part of the Earth system, capable of undergoing changes much faster than many Earth surfaces. It is also important for the understanding of a wide range of subjects, from climate, to biodiversity, to society and culture. Given the recent completion of the IPY and the ongoing changes to sea ice in some regions, this symposium will present a timely opportunity for participants interested in all fi elds related to sea ice to meet. The suggested topics are interdisciplinary, including physical, biological, chemical, and socio-economic research on sea ice.
Topics
1. Sea ice in the regional and global climate system,
including: atmosphere- ice-ocean interactions, feedbacks, large-scale observations, Arctic vs. Antarctic, climate model simulations, dynamics, conditions in the past
2. The role of sea ice in polar ecosystems,
including: marine mammals, birds, fi sh, copepods, microorganisms, algae, bacteria
3. Physical properties of sea ice,
including: growth and decay of sea ice, bulk properties, in-situ measurements, microphysics, models, lab experiments, theoretical approaches
4. Biogeochemistry and physics of sea ice,
including: brine composition, nutrients, oil and pollutants, iron, carbon and oxygen cycling, gas exchange, dissolved organic matter, black carbon
5. Sea ice thickness, drift and largescale circulation,
including: in-situ measurements, remote sensing, and numerical modelling of ice thickness, concentration, drift, and mechanics
6. Snow on sea ice,
including: snow thickness and processes, melt ponds, atmosphere-snow interaction, gas exchange, effects on remote sensing
7. Social, economic and political importance of sea ice,
including: indigenous and local societies in a changing climate, shipping and economical use of the Arctic, use of local and indiginous knowledge
8. Sea ice research beyond the IPY,
including: international and interdisciplinary studies, legacy of IPY, observational systems, public outreach, education
Post-Symposium Travel
Participants may choose to combine this meeting with the IPY conference in Oslo the following week (www.ipy-osc.no). Various travel options for the weekend in between are possible, including travelling south on the Hurtigruten coastal steamer. This coastal route is known as a breathtaking way to take in Norway's coastal scenery. More details about the travel options are on the conference website.
The International Symposium on Sea Ice is co-sponsored by The Norwegian Polar Institute's Centre for Ice, Climate and Ecosystems and The University of Tromsø
Last updated: 04.12.2009
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