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  • Whole Heliosphere Interval Going Strong!
    The Whole Heliosphere Interval (WHI) is entering its data collection and modeling/analysis assesment phase. It is not too late to join the campaign. The more complete information we receive, the more science potential. We have established a special WHI News page for updates and information.
    Join the WHI coordination team. (5 May 2008)

  • "Strange Space Weather Over Africa": First Results of the IHY-Africa Space Weather Workshop
    From the nasa.gov Headline: Something strange is happening in the atmosphere above Africa and researchers have converged on Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to discuss the phenomenon. The Africa Space Weather Workshop kicked off Nov. 12th with nearly 100 scientists and students in attendance. The strange phenomenon that brings all these people together is the ion plumeâ”"a newly discovered form of space weather," says University of Colorado atmospheric scientist and Workshop co-organizer Tim Fuller-Rowell.
    Read the full article
    (14 April 2008)

  • African Regional IHY School: November 10 - 22, 2008
    IHY-Nigeria will host the African Regional IHY School in Nsukka, Nigeria. The school will feature internationally recognized researchers from many branches of heliophysics. The school will be held at the Centre for Basic Space Science, National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. The application deadline is 30 April, 2008. Please contact Dr. A. Babatunde Rabiu for application materials.
    (2 April 2008)

  • Whole Heliosphere Interval: Call for Participation
    The Whole Heliosphere Interval (WHI) will begin March 20, 2008. There are now over 200 researchers participating, representing space and ground-based observatories around the world. We are also pleased that there are a large number of participants from geospace, providing the essential observations to connect the variability of the Sun and heliosphere to their impacts at Earth.

    It's not too late to join WHI! Please take a look at the WHI website and consider joining us.
    WHI Homepage
    (12 March 2008)

  • Application Deadline: February 1 2008 for the Fourth UN/ESA/NASA/JAXA Workshop on the International Heliophysical Year 2007 and Basic Space Science: "First Results from the International Heliophysical Year 2007"
    The fourth United Nations Workshop on IHY will be held June 2 - 6, 2008 in Sozopol, Bulgaria. Financial support is available for this workshop, the deadline to apply will be February 1, 2008.
    Workshop Details
    (17 January, 2008)

  • Sun-Earth Day 2008: March 20, 2008
    How does space weather affect you in your community? You may be surprised! This year's Sun-Earth Day theme will be "Space Weather Around the World," and it will be an excellent opportunity for educators and students of all ages to participate in fun activities and learn about the Sun's influence on our planet.
    Register now to receive Sun-Earth Day materials
    (13 December 2007)

  • IHY Schools in India, Brazil, USA and Italy
    We are pleased to announce that the IHY Schools Program is continuing to education students about heliophysics and the space environment. The schools have already reached hundreds of future heliophysicists, and valuable curriculum material has been developed to assist in future schools and workshops. The IHY Asia-Pacific 2007 School takes place December 10 - 22, 2007 in Koaikanal, India. The second IHY Latin American School will happen February 14 - 20, 2008 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The second LWS Heliophysics Summer School will happen July 23 - 30, 2008, and the 2008 Europe/Africa School will happen October 6 - 17, 2008 at the ICTP in Trieste, Italy. Congratulations to the team on an extremely successful program!
    IHY Schools Homepage
    (10 December 2007)

  • IHY Congratulates International Year of Planet Earth on its upcoming Global Launch Event
    The official opening of the International Year of Planet Earth - Global Launch Event (IYPE GLE) will take place on 12 and 13 February 2008 in Paris, France.
    IYPE Website
    (3 December 2007)

  • Get ready for Polar Gateways!
    IHY and the International Polar Year are participating in the 2008 Polar Gateways Conference: "An Interdisciplinary Science and Global Outreach Workshop on Polar Gateways of Understanding to Solar System Exploration for IPY-IHY Arctic Circle Sunrise 2008." The workshop will be held in Barrow, Alaska, January 23-29, 2008.
    Meeting Information
    (17 November 2007)

  • American Geophysical Union Chapman Conference on IHY: Universal Heliophysical Processes
    The American Geophysical Union will be hosting a special IHY Chapman Conference on Universal Heliophysical Processes. The meeting will take place November 10 - 14, 2008 at the Mulberry Inn in Savannah Georgia, USA. The meeting will focus on a broad range of phenomena and research activities throughout the heliosphere with the goal of bringing a greater understanding to the underlying universal processes.
    (6 November 2007)

  • Special IHY Session at the European Geosciences Union 13 -18 April 2008
    There will be a special session on IHY at the 2008 European Geosciences Union General Assembly in Vienna, Austria. Session IS65-ST11/PS6.3/AS4.05 "First Science Results from the International Heliophysical Year" is convened by IHY team members Andrew Breen and Lucilla Alfonsi. The abstract deadline is January 14, 2008.
    Meeting Details
    (28 October, 2007)

  • Fourth UN/ESA/NASA/JAXA Workshop on the International Heliophysical Year 2007 and Basic Space Science: "First Results from the International Heliophysical Year 2007"
    The fourth United Nations Workshop on IHY will be held June 2 - 6, 2008 in Sozopol, Bulgaria. Financial support is available for this workshop, the deadline to apply will be February 1, 2008.
    Workshop Details
    (17 October, 2007)

  • It's International Sputnik Day: October 4, 2007
    The 50th Anniversary of the launch of Sputnik is an occasion worth celebrating!
    Sputnik Day Website
    (20 September 2007)

  • Get ready for World Space Week!!
    The Center for Science Education at the University of California, Berkeley, and the Stanford Solar Center are sponsoring special web-based activities to celebrate World Space Week and the 50th Anniversary of the Sputnik Launch. Teachers, students, and scientists are invited to participate in online investigations and discussions. Join in a world wide community event featuring space!
    Event Website
    (15 September 2007)

  • IHY-Africa Space Weather Science and Education Workshop: November 12-16, 2007
    Plans for the upcoming IHY-Africa Space Weather Workshop are heating up! There will be a special GIFT (Geophysical Information for Teachers) workshop the preceding weekend, where teachers around the region will travel to Addis Ababa, experience a special planetarium show and educational activities, and learn to use the IHY Space Weather Monitors at their own schools. The teacher workshop will be followed by the 2nd SCINDA Workshop, where researchers in Africa will learn about the operations of the SCINDA Ionospheric Monitors and details for installation into new sites in Africa. Registration is still available for the Space Weather Workshop:
    IHY-Africa Space Weather Workhop Home Page
    (1 September 2007)

  • IHY Schools Update: 1st Asia-Pacific School to be held December 10-22, 2007 at Kodaikanal Observatory in India. 1st Year of North American School Completed with Great Success
    Applications are now being accepted for the 1st Asia-Pacific Summer School. This international school offers an intensive two weeks course in topics related to heliophysics. The course is aimed at Ph.D. and post-doctoral research students. For more information please go to the school's homepage. The IHY Team also celebrates the success of 1st North American Summer School on Heliophysics, held July 30 - August 7 in Boulder, CO. The school continues through 2008 and 2009.
    IHY Schools Website
    (15 August 2007)

  • IHY Symposium and Sputnik Anniversary Celebration in Zvenigorod, Russia November 5-11, 2007
    A special IHY International Symposium "New Insights into Solar-Terrestrial Physics" will be held in conjunction with the Sputnik 50th Anniversary Celebration in Zvenigorod, an beautiful old town near Moscow. The registration deadline has been extended to June 18, 2007.
    Meeting Website and registration information
    (31 May 2007)

  • 2nd European General Assembly of the International Heliophysical Year: June 18-22, 2007
    The 2nd European General Assembly for IHY will be held in Turin, Italy June 18-22, 2007. This meeting follows the extremely successful 1st European Assembly held in Paris, France in January 2006. The meeting will focus on the European participation and collaboration in the development of large infrastructures for the future explaration and study of the heliosphere.
    Meeting Information
    (9 May 2007)

  • 3rd UN/ESA NASA Workshop on IHY and Basic Space Sciences in Tokyo Japan - Application Deadline May 1 2007
    The Third Workshop on IHY and Basic Space Science will be held June 18 - 22, 2007 in Tokyo, Japan. The workshop will build on the success of the IHY/UN Observatory Development program and focus on further instrument development opportunities and data enabling issues. The workshop will be hosted by the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, on behalf of the Government of Japan. All are welcome to attend, but the application deadline is 1 May 2007. Workshop Details
    (20 April 2007)

  • IHY Heliophysics Summer School in Boulder Colorado, July 30 - August 7 2007 (Applications due 15 May 2007)
    The first IHY Heliophysics Summer School, and the first IHY Summer School to be held in North America, will be in Boulder Colorado USA, July 30 - August 7 2007. This is a three-year summer school, to focus on all areas of heliophysics, and the theme of the first year is "Plasma Physics of the Local Cosmos." All students are invited to participate (senior undergraduates, graduate students, and beginning postdocs), and financial support is available to both international and U.S. applicants. The application deadline is 15 May 2007.
    School information and applications materials are available at the IHY Heliophysics Summer School Home Page.
    (19 April 2007)

  • Films of the International Geophysical Year are now Online
    Emily Cobabe-Amman and the Electronic Geophysical Year program have made available digitized versions of IGY films from the US National Academy of Sciences. The films document many scientific aspects of the International Geophysical Year, using footage taken during the IGY field research. Each film focuses on one of the thirteen research themes of IGY.
    IGY Films Home Page
    (18 April 2007)

  • Sun Earth Plan: Educational Website addresses all aspects of IHY
    The IHY-UK has developed SunEarthPlan.net, a comprehensive website addressing all elements of heliophysics, with exciting articles, wonderful imagery, and a special section answering "Your Questions" about space and heliophysics. The many features on the site are wonderful resources for all members of the IHY community. Bookmark it today!
    (29 March 2007)

  • IHY Opening Ceremony and Kickoff February 19-20 at the United Nations in Vienna
    The IHY Opening Ceremony was held in conjunction with the United Nations STSC (Science and Technology Subcommittee) session in Vienna February 19 2007. This event included an IHY poster exhibit and opening ceremony in the rotunda of the Vienna International Center. The Opening Ceremony was followed on February 20, 2007 by a 1-day conference to discuss plans, coordination, and upcoming events for the IHY at the Academy of Sciences in Vienna. All were welcome to this conference, and presentations from all participating IHY nations were highly encouraged.
    IHY Opening Ceremony Photos and Presentations
    IHY Opening Ceremony Home Page
    (18 February 2007)

  • SunWorks Exhibit to premiere at the IHY Kickoff Ceremony at the United Nations in Vienna
    24 pieces of original art will make their debut at the IHY Kickoff Ceremony at the UN in Vienna. The pieces in this SunWorks exhibit were selected from over 500 submissions to the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory's "SunWorks" art contest. The exhibit will be available to display at locations around the world.
    Sunworks Exhibit Information
    (8 February 2007)

  • IHY "Open Doors Day" on June 10, 2007: All are invited to participate!
    IHY-Europe is sponsoring an event called "Open Doors Day" to occur worldwide on June 10, 2007. All laboratories, observatories and institutes participating in IHY are invited to hold special public events or exhibitions to acquaint members of the public with our research, activities, and IHY in general. The list of participating institutes is rapidly increasing! For more information, please go to the IHY Open Doors Day home page.
    (17 January 2007)

  • IHY Exhibit "Du Soleil à la Terre" (From the Sun to the Earth) premieres in Bern!
    An exciting new exhibit developed by institutes in France, Belgium and Switzerland has premiered in Bern and Zurich, Switzerland. The exhibit addresses the Sun's influence on Earth by showcasing solar and space phenomena, scientific missions and observatories, and exciting demonstrations and interactive modules. More information and photos of the exhibit are available on the Exhibit Home Page.
    (10 January 2007)

  • Breaking News!!! IHY Photo Contest sponsored by IHY-Japan and SERC
    Professor Kiyohumi Yumoto, lead organizer of IHY-Japan, and the Space Environment Research Center (SERC) of Kyushu University announce the IHY Photo Contest! Photos taken from 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2007 are eligible for a $100 USD grand prize! Details coming soon.
    (24 November 2006)

  • IHY SCINDA Workshop IHY-Africa Space Weather Workshop November 12-16, 2007 following the Second IHY SCINDA Workshop on November 11, 2007 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
    The IHY-Africa Space Weather Workshop will be held at the Ghion Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Nov 12-16, 2007. The meeting will follow the 2nd Africa SCINDA Workshop on Sunday 11th November (results from the first SCINDA workshop).
    The purpose of the workshop is to facilitate scientific interaction and promote space science and education in Africa. The space science community is currently exploring ways to increase the observational infrastructure in the African sector,and to encourage scientists in Sub-Sahara Africa to become interested in the science objectives and to host instrumentation at their institutions. The new observational infrastructure will facilitate the study of space weather, will spark interest in space science education and research, and to encourage the next generation to become interested in the space sciences. The workshop will provide an ideal opportunity to develop strong interactions with scientists in Africa.
    Workshop Details
    (18 November 2006)

  • IHY Opening Ceremony and Kickoff February 19-20 at the United Nations in Vienna
    An IHY Opening Ceremony will be held in conjunction with the United Nations STSC (Science and Technology Subcommittee) session in Vienna February 19 2007. This event will include an IHY poster exhibit and opening ceremony in the rotunda of the Vienna International Center. The Opening Ceremony will be followed on February 20, 2007 by a 1-day conference to discuss plans, coordination, and upcoming events for the IHY at the Academy of Sciences in Vienna. All are welcome to this conference, and presentations from all participating IHY nations are highly encouraged.
    IHY Opening Ceremony Home Page
    (10 November 2006)

  • Grand Challenge Science Focus and Virtual Conference November 13-17, 2006
    A Grand Challenge Science Focus: Explore the state of the sun-Earth system during extreme space weather. "Return to the Auroral Oval for the 50th Anniversary of the International Geophysical Year", Sponsored by CAWSES, IHY, eGY, ICESTAR, NASA, NSF, and SEE, begins activities with a Virtual Conference November 13-17, 2006. There are many ways to participate! Registration information and activity details are available at the Grand Challenge Home Page.
    (22 October 2006)

  • COST296 Action launches new IHY Program
    COST296 has launched a set of activities dedicated to coordinating research to increase the knowledge of the ionosphere and its effects on navigation and communication systems. The COST296 Action IHY Website provides a number of resources to enable the the necessary European cooperation for a multi instrument monitoring of the middle-upper atmosphere and improving scientific joint efforts to investigate on the interconnection between low, mid and high latitude ionosphere.
    (16 October 2006)

  • IHY Welcomes the New Science Discipline Coordinators
    The Scientific Discipline Coordinators review and coordinate the Coordinated Investigation Programs (CIPs) and assemble them into the IHY Science Plan for 2007. Their efforts are fundamental in assuring that IHY is an overwhelming scientific success!
    To learn more about the CIP process, or to initiate a new CIP proposal, go to the IHY CIP Home Page.
    (3 October 2006)

  • IHY Norway Introduces the Space Suitcase!
    In a novel approach to introducing heliophysics to high school classes, IHY Norway has developed the "Space Suitcase" or "Space Box" project encompassed in a suitcase. The suitcase will consist of the following instruments:
      1. Cosmic ray detector
      2. Magnetometer
      3. VLF receiver
      4. A simple allsky camera
      5. Sunspotter
      ..and a laptop, with software to display data.

    This suitcase can be lent out to high school classes after providing some instruction on its operation. Following a month or so, of using this suitcase, the high school students (and teacher) are asked give a presentation about their research and the resultant findings. The Space Suitcase is then circulated to another school. For more information, contact Dr. Nikolai Ostgaard at Nikolai.Ostgaard@ift.uib.no
    (1 September 2006)

  • NASA Proposal Opportunity for IHY Research
    NASA has amended the Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2006 announcement for a new IHY research program. "This new program element solicits proposals that support the goals of IHY but do not clearly fit into another NASA program element. These goals include, but are not limited to communicating unique IHY results to the scientific community and the general public, fostering international scientific cooperation in the study of heliophysical phenomena now and in the future, organizing research campaigns that enhance existing research and directly pertain to the IHY, developing the basic science of heliophysics through cross-disciplinary studies of universal processes, and preserving the history and legacy of the IGY on its 50th Anniversary. Notices of Intent to propose are due July 15, 2006, and proposals are due September 15, 2006."
    The full research announcement and proposal NASA research are available at http://nspires.nasaprs.com (select "Solicitations" then "Open Solicitations" then "NNH06ZDA001N" and "Appendix B").
    (28 June 2006)
  • IHY-Japan deploys new MAGDAS magnetometer towards completion of 51-magnetometer global network
    Full Text of Press Release
    The establishment of this network will allow new advances in the study of the 3-D current systems and space weather phenomena in near-Earth space. More information is available from the MAGDAS Home Page.
    (14 June 2006)
  • IHY-Yemen National Committee Planning Commences, IHY-Nigeria 2nd National Workshop planned for July 2006
    The IHY-Yemen National Organizing Committee, chaired by Dr. A. H. Sultan of Sana'a University, held its first meeting on 14 May, 2006. (See Meeting Summary).
    The IHY-Nigeria Team is following up on its highly successful first planning workshop: the 2nd National Workshop of International Heliophysical Year Nigeria will be held 19-21 July 2006 at Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. The theme will be "Space weather: Impacts on Communications and National Economy." Please email Dr. A. Babatunde RABIU for more information.
    (15 May, 2006)
  • IHY 50-Page Program Booklet Available!
    A 50-page publication titled "Putting the 'I' in the IHY" is now available. This booklet is a comprehensive overview of the worldwide organization and current planning activities of IHY. Download PDF File (4.8 MB). Please contact Hans HAUBOLD if you would like to obtain the printed publication.
    (1 May, 2006)
  • IHY Website Upgrade
    The IHY Website has been upgraded include new capabilities, such as a gallery, and individual portals for each of the IHY programs: Science, Observatory Development, History and Education. Please note that many of the links from the old site should be accessible but eventually all links except those on the ihy2007.org will be migrated to the new site. Please report problems to barbara@ihy.gsfc.nasa.gov.
    (24 April, 2006)
  • Second United Nations Workshop the International Heliophysical Year and on Basic Space Science
    to be held in Bangalore, India 27 November - 1 December 2006. Meeting details are available at http://www.iiap.res.in/ihy/index.html.
    (2 April, 2006)
  • Summary from the IHY European General Assembly, 10-13 January 2006
    A summary report is now available for the extremely successful IHY-Europe Assembly Meeting. The first European General Assembly for the International Heliophysical Year was held between January 10th and 13th 2006 at the headquarters of the CNRS in Paris (France), with 113 participants representing 27 nations. Important progress was made in planning IHY Science and Outreach activities. Congratulations to Carine Briand and Jean-Louis Bougeret for their great success!
    (12 February 2006)

  • Resolution on IHY Adopted by the United Nations General Assembly
    The U.N. General Assembly adopted a resolution on 6 January 2006, supporting the IHY Workplan and endorsing the participation of the U.N. and its member states. Congratulations to all who worked on this, particularly Hans HAUBOLD in the U.N. Office! The resolution is available in all six U.N. official languages.
    (30 January 2006)

  • The First United Nations/ESA/NASA IHY Workshop Basic Space Science: An Outstanding Success!
    The first United Nations/ESA/NASA IHY Workshop on Basic Space Science held in Abu Dhabi and Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates 20-23 November, 2005. Workshop participants represented 44 United Nations member states, including a significant portion of North Africa, the IHY-West Asia region, as well as leadership from the remaining six IHY international regions.

    There were special sessions on IHY instruments and host institutions, as well as IHY science, global scientific initiatives, education programs, astrophysical research in Arab nations, and the 2005 World Year of Physics. Special discussions also included planning for the IHY-Africa initiative, education and outreach activities, and the establishment of a working group on Infrastructure and Sustainability Issues in Global Space Sciences.

    The excellent presentations and intensive planning discussions set the stage for a number of successful IHY programs and regional activities, and near-term plans were established for continued instrument deployments. A detailed report will be published soon.
    (1 December 2005)

  • Introducing M. Cristina RABELLO-SOARES, the new IHY Education and Public Outreach Coordinator
    Dr. M. Cristina RABELLO-SOARES of Stanford University has agreed to serve as the Education and Public Outreach Coordinator for IHY. Welcome to the team, Cristina!
    (20 November 2005)

  • IHY Welcomes New Regional Leaders
    The IHY Team is excited to announce several new leaders to the IHY team. Professor Hamid M.K. AL-NAIMIY of the United Arab Emirates University begins his term as IHY Regional Coordinator for West Asia by hosting the first U.N./ESA/NASA Workshop on the International Heliophysical year November 20-23, 2005. Dr. Donald HASSLER of Southwest Research Institute in Boulder will make use of his extensive experience in coordinating international campaigns as the new IHY Regional Leaders for North America. We also welcome Dr. Roger SMITH of the Geophysical Institute at U. Alaska Fairbanks as IHY U.S. National Coordinator!
    (8 November 2005)

  • IHY Scientists begin deployment of IHY Observatories
    IHY Scientists Joe DAVILA, Mehdi BENNA and Bob SENSENEY have begun the deployment of IHY/United Nations-sponsored instrumentation in Tunisia. The University of Tunis will host an "AWESOME" Space Weather Monitor as part of a growing global network of IHY instrumentation. For more information on the U.N./ESA/IHY Observatory Development Program, please go to the program home page.
    (29 September 2005)

  • IHY-Nigeria planning meeting to be held October 27, 2005
    A national workshop on IHY to take place on 27 October 2005 at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. The National Organizing Committee is chaired by Prof. E. E. Balogun, with Prof. P.N. Okeke as the co-chair and Dr. A. Babatunde RABIU as the Secretary. The workshop is intended to bring together experts and stakeholders in the fields of relevance to heliophysics such as atmospheric sciences, space science, radio propagation/communication, meteorology, environmental sciences, etc. Congratulations to Drs. Balogun, Okeke and Rabiu and the IHY-Nigeria national planning team on their exceptional effort. Please email IHY_Nigeria@yahoo.com for more information and updates. A workshop will be The need for a forum to discuss IHY with relevant parties/individual scientists with the aim of establishing relevant working groups for IHY-Nigeria.
    (8 September 2005)

  • Mark your calendars! International Heliophysical Year European General Assembly in January 2006
    The IHY-EUROPE Regional coordinators, Jean-Louis BOUGERET and Carine BRIAND, and the rest of the IHY Europe General Assembly Organizing Committee invite you to the International Heliophysical Year European General Assembly in Paris, France, January 10-13, 2006. A preliminary programme is available, and abstract submission and registration pages are coming soon.
    (22 July 2005)

  • IHY Coordinated Investigation Programme (CIP) Website now ready! Register your CIPs today!
    The IHY-UK team has launched the new CIP registration form. If you have an idea or suggestion for scientific research or activities to be performed during IHY, please go to the site and enter the information as a CIP. The CIPs will form the basis for the IHY scientific plan. We will be accepting CIPs into 2006.
    (27 June, 2005)

  • First United Nations/ESA/NASA IHY Workshop on Basic Space Science to be held in Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates 20-23 November, 2005
    The Second Announcement is now available at the meeting website.
    (2 May, 2005)

  • The IHY International Planning Teams and National Contacts are now available!
    The IHY International Coordination page lists IHY Committees, Advisory Groups, and National Contacts for participating nations.
    (11 April, 2005)

  • IHY-EUROPE Town Hall Meeting
    EGU-2005 Vienna, Thursday April 28, Room #12, 19h-20h
    You are invited to an open forum to shape the International Heliophysical Year activities in Europe.
    Agenda:
    - status of IHY, IPY and eGY (by representatives of each organization)
    - role of IHY-Europe
    - existing programs and efforts in Europe (COST, Space Weather, National Programs, existing tools, etc.)
    - discussion on shaping the IHY-Europe activities
    - education and Communication
    IHY Contacts for this event are Carine BRIAND and Jean-Louis BOUGERET.
    (4 April, 2005)

  • First IHY International Coordination Meeting
    All Regional and National coordinators are invited to attend! The meeting will be held during the IAGA meeting in Toulouse, FRANCE on July 22-23.
    Check here for details and updates.
    (2 April, 2005)

  • Balkan/Black Sea Region IHY Coordination Meeting: June 6-8, 2005. The meeting will be held in the beautiful town of Sozopol, Bulgaria, and the Lead Scientific Contact is Katya GEORGIEVA. For more information, please refer to the meeting home page
    (16 March, 2005)

  • U.N. Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) adopts IHY 3-year work plan (2006-2008).
    On March 2, a three-year workplan for the IHY was introduced at the U.N. Scientific and Technical Subcommittee (STSC) meeting in Vienna for consideration at the full meeting of COPUOS (Committee for the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space).
    The agenda item on International Heliophysical Year (IHY) 2007, proposed by the U.S., was well received by many nations. Joseph Davila presented a summary of plans for the IHY. The interest generated by this agenda item led to a proposal by the U.S., joined by the United Kingdom, France, the Czech Republic and Pakistan, for a new 3-year work plan (2006-2008) to continue to track IHY 2007 activities. This proposal was adopted by the STSC.
    (15 March, 2005)

  • The IHY North American Community Science Planning Workshop will be held in Boulder, CO, 16-18 February 2005. All IHY community members are welcome!
    The IHY Contacts for this event are Joe DAVILA and Barbara THOMPSON
    Meeting Details
    (7 December, 2004)
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