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EUREKA 2010: Canadian Arctic Science at 80N

The "Eureka 2010:  Canadian Arctic Science at 80N" workshop took place in Ottawa, ON January 13-15, 2010.  For many scientists this meeting afforded the first opportunity to meet other Eureka scientists and staff that they had only previously had phone or email contact with.  The workshop allowed scientists to share their scientific results and to build potential collaborations. The presentations gave an indication of how rich and varied the research activities at Eureka are and how important Eureka measurements are for assessing the effects of climate change in the Arctic. 

IASOA played an active role in the meeting by inviting scientists from other IASOA observatories to present information about their observatories in order to foster collaborations.

Click here to see the final agenda.

Click here to view Taneil Uttal's IASOA presentation.

EUREKA 2010: Canadian Arctic Science at 80N

For over 60 years, the Canadian station at Eureka, Nunavut (80N, 86.4W) has provided a base for research in the High Arctic as well as fulfilling its role as a weather station for Environment Canada. Over that time, a substantial body of research has been accomplished and a large group of researchers have utilized the facility. However because of the varied nature and timing of the research, these groups have rarely met together. More recently, International Polar Year has provided opportunities for researchers from various international stations to collaborate with the researchers at Eureka, particularly those who are part of the International Arctic Systems for Observing the Atmosphere (IASOA).

The aim of this workshop is to bring together the various research groups that utilize the facilities at Eureka, Nunavut for science research in the High Arctic to share research and results and to offer plans for future research and future collaboration. It is hoped that by providing this workshop venue, collaborations can be stimulated and strengthened. Logistics for activities at Eureka are a continual challenge and increased dialog and sharing of resources can be very beneficial. Eureka is a unique resource for Canada and innovative ideas for future activities and facilities will be welcome. The workshop format will be informal with opportunity for both presentations and discussion.

We encourage researchers from other IASOA stations to attend this meeting.  We will be holding a round table discussion about potential collaborations among the IASOA stations.

Click here to see the draft agenda!

Dates: January 13-15, 2010

Venue: Lord Elgin Hotel, 100 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON
Please contact the hotel for arrangements by December 21, 2009.
Call tollfree 18002674298 or email reservations@lordelgin.ca.
Mention that you are with the CANDAC group.

Registration: There is no charge, but we ask that everyone register at
http://regonline.com/Eureka2010

Program (Preliminary):
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Workshop Opens 9:00 AM
Sessions:  Morning: IASOA Research and the Eureka Station

Afternoon: Roundtable on how to facilitate collaboration Evening: Keynote talk

Thursday, January 14, 2010
Sessions: Science at Eureka: Opportunities and Challenges

Friday, January 15, 2010
Sessions: Operations and Logistics: Challenges and Successes

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