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Sixth Annual WAIS Workshop
September 16-18, 1999
Algonkian Meeting Center in Sterling, VA
The 1999 WAIS Workshop (WAIS'99) will return to the
Algonkian Meeting Center in peaceful and serene Algonkian Regional Park
situated along the Potomac River in Sterling, Virginia. This continuing
series of workshops is the primary means for exchanging information and
ideas pertinent to WAIS. They bring together the unique
multidisciplinary community of Antarctic scientists that are pursuing
the WAIS goals of understanding how rapid global climate changes occur
and how the potentially unstable West Antarctic ice sheet may affect
future sea level. You are cordially invited to attend.
The agenda will include, oral talks and panel-led
discussions of topics selected by the WAIS Working Group from the WAIS Science and Implementation Plan. There is a
liberal amount of time for discussion and poster viewing-a
characteristic that has made these workshops very effective in
information exchange across disciplinary boundaries. More agenda
details are provided below.
With the help of a modest supporting grant from NSF,
there will be a few additional distinguished scientists in attendance
who are not actively involved in WAIS research, but are central figures
in related activities. Their presence will help us put WAIS into a
global context and will help WAIS become better known throughout the
broader scientific community.
ABOUT ALGONKIAN REGIONAL PARK MEETING CENTER: Situated on the 800-acre Algonkian Regional Park, the
Meeting Center features meeting rooms with stone fireplaces, and large
windows overlooking the golf course and riverside park. Away from
ringing phones and other interruptions, Algonkian Meeting Center
provides a quiet setting for productive meetings. The park also
features 12 riverfront cottages, nature trails, boat launch ramp,
playgrounds and picnic shelters and a championship, 18-hole, par-72
golf course. Located off of Route 7 in Sterling, Algonkian Regional
Park is 15 miles from historic Leesburg and convenient to Tysons Corner
and Dulles International Airport. These cottages have been very popular
in the past and book quickly
AGENDA:
The agenda will be organized to alternate between oral
presentations and posters. Oral presentations will be limited to
contributions to the following topics.
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How does the atmosphere interact with the ice sheet?
The past revealed by ice cores and present processes.
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What environmental events occurred in West
Antarctica during the late Quaternary and Holocene? Are manifestations
of the same event seen in different disciplines?
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What causes an ice stream to form? Measurements and
models.
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How does the subglacial bed really interact with an
ice stream? Direct and,indirect observations.
These topics will be addressed the first two days of the
workshop. Following each set of oral presentations, a panel will lead
the audience in a discussion to probe more deeply our current
understanding of the specific topic. This format has proven very
effective in past workshops.
Poster presentations can be on any WAIS topic and will
be the focus during the many extended breaks.
Concluding the meeting, Saturday morning, will be a
discussion of our progress toward, and understanding of, our dual
goals. We will also hear from our distinguished guests and discuss how
WAIS should proceed during this time. The workshop is scheduled to end
at 3:00pm Saturday-early enough for most travellers to get home that
evening.
Abstracts are due and registration closes July 31, 1999.
This will give the organizers time to make cottage assignments and
establish the agenda. Both will be viewable on-line at this web site
along with the full text of each abstract. A printed copy of the
abstracts will be distributed to each attendee at the workshop.
LODGING:
RIVERFRONT COTTAGE ACCOMMODATIONS: The cottages are located within Algonkian Regional Park and
are walking distance to the meeting center. There are 12 cottages
ranging in size from two to five bedrooms with space for 45 people.
Most bedrooms have a double bed; some have two twin beds. All cottages
have been reserved for this workshop beginning Wednesday evening. A
3-night stay will cost approximately $210 per person and includes
continental breakfast and lunch each day. For persons wishing to stay
Saturday night, the additional night will cost $40 (no Sunday
breakfast). Cottage assignments and final cost will be made after
registration closes (July 31, 1999). Expect to be contacted in early
August when full payment will be required. Check-in time is no earlier
than 4pm Wednesday (Sept. 15), and check-out is no later than 11am
Saturday (or Sunday).
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals who would like to stay in a hotel are requested to use the
Hilton Washington Dulles Airport (13869 Park Center Road, Herndon,
Virginia 20171). A block of rooms has been reserved for workshop
participants. Free shuttle service has been arranged between the hotel
and meeting site (15 min., one-way). For reservations call 703-478-2900
or 1-800-HILTONS. Room rates are $118 (single) or $128 (double) plus
6.5% sales tax. A full breakfast is included. Lunch will be provided at
the meeting site. When making your reservation, please mention that you
are attending the "NASA/WAIS" Workshop to receive this group
rate. The cut-off date to make reservations is August 25, 1999.
MEALS:
A continental breakfast and a lunch will be provided for
all registrants each day of the workshop and is included in the lodging
costs. Dinner is optional (Thursday and Friday only) at $14 per person
per day. A variety of restaurants is available approximately 5 miles
away. Attendees are encouraged to remain at the meeting center in the
evening for informal socializing and poster-viewing. Wednesday night an
informal get-together and light meal is planned in one of the cottages
courtesy of the WAIS Working Group Chair.
AIR TRAVEL:
Dulles International Airport is approximately 15-20
minutes from Algonkian Regional Park and is the most convenient airport.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION:
The Hilton Washington Dulles Airport provides a
complimentary shuttle service. Call from the hotel shuttle station in
the baggage claim area.
For persons staying at Algonkian, the choices are:
BBC Express: 703-707-2020 or 800-664-9099, $25/person,
representatives are available at the 2G and 3G levels between 2pm and
6pm (otherwise call);
The AeroShuttle: 800-673-0174, $45 , must call;
The Washington Flyer Taxicab: 703-685-1400, metered
fare, always available near baggage claim.
For persons driving:
From the airport to Algonkian: Take Route 28-Sully Road,
then take Route 7 and go east on Route 7 towards the town. Take the
Cascades Parkway north and drive 3 miles to the park entrance.
From the Beltway(I-495) to Algonkian: Take Route 7 west
12 miles to Cascades Parkway north and drive 3 miles to park entrance.
From the airport to the Hilton: Take the Dulles Toll
Road to Route 28 North(Sully Road) straight for about 1-2 miles. Hotel
is on the right side. Look for the tall Hampton Inn sign. Hilton is at
the same turn.
From the Beltway(I-495) to the Hilton: Take the Beltway
West to the Dulles Toll Road. Follow directions above.
REGISTRATION FORM:
For your convenience, we have provided an on-line registration form. If you do not have a forms-capable browser, you can either
print the form or request a copy from the address below. Send all forms
to:
Mary Floyd
Westover Consultants
7833 Walker Drive, Suite 560
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Phone: 301-345-3211, x107
Fax: 301-345-4659
Email: mfloyd@westover-gb.com
The registration deadline is July 31, 1999.
Mary is also your contact if you have any questions
regarding logistical information or cottage assignments.
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