8th Cluster Workshop and SOWG/SWT

Meeting Location:	Holloway Commons Main Street Durham, NH 03824
Hosted by:	The University of New Hampshire Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans and Space

 

Local Organizing Committee

• C.J. Farrugia
• V.K. Jordanova
• L.M. Kistler
• H. Kucharek
• E. J. Lund
• H. Matsui
• C. Mouikis
• E. Moebius
• P. A. Puhl-Quinn
• J. M. Quinn
• R. B. Torbert

Sponsors

• UNH Space Science Center
• UNH Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans and Space
• European Space Agency ESA
• NASA

•   Daily Workshop Schedule
•  Working group Schedules
  ("Click" on the colored areas to see the session program)
•   SWT Schedule

 

Science Topics

- Bow shock processes, structure, and dynamics
  (H. Kucharek, M. Scholer, E. Moebius)

• Particle reflection, acceleration and thermalization
• Shock structure and non-stationarity of the shock front
• High frequency waves in the foot region
• Dynamics of electrons
• Upstream and downstream waves (including SLAMS)

- Physics of the inner magnetosphere
  (V. Jordanova, P. Puhl-Quinn, H. Matsui)

• Ring current morphology and dynamics (asymmetry, composition, inward penetration)
• Radiation belts variability (acceleration & loss of energetic particles)
• Plasmaspheric density structures (plumes, tails, field-line variations)
• Dynamics and structure of the subauroral regions (enhanced electric fields, ion outflow & precipitation, waves)

- Reconnection processes at the magnetopause and in the tail
   (C. Mouikis, L. Kistler, C. Farrugia)

• Joint Cluster studies on ionospheric signatures of transient reconnection
• Cluster contributions to the antiparallel versus component merging debate
• Cluster investigations of tail reconnection

- Cusp Dynamics and Structure and auroral processes
    (H. Laakso, C. Farrugia, E. Lund,)

• Definition of the cusp region
• Topology and processes of the cusp region
• Temporal and spatial aspects of cusp dynamics
• Multi-spacecraft studies of the cusp
• Turbulence in the cusp

Conference reception:

A conference reception for the participants of the education workshop and for the science workshop is
planned for Sept. 28, 2004 at Holloway Commons.

Conference dinner:

A conference dinner, for the science workshop participants is planned for Sept. 30 , 2004 afternoon after an excursion.
We will have dinner in York Harbor at Foster's Downeast Clambake where we will enjoy Maine hospitality and delicious seafood (cost per person $30).

Social Activities:

There will be a social event organized for September 30. Attendees should indicate their interest on the registration form.
 

Conference Fee:

The conference fee will be $35 including lunch. (Plus $5 for a lunch on the SWTM day). Please make checks payable to  UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE and mail to Kathy Giberson UNH Space Science Center, 39 College Road, Durham, NH 03824, USA. Deadline for the registration fee is August 15, 2004. For changes please read the secound announcement.

Please be aware that for parking on campus a permit is needed.  Visitors will have to use an outside parking area. For convenience a limited shuttle service can be provided. If you park your car on campus without a parking permit your car will be ticketed and towed.

Hotel Accommodations

The workshop will be held at the Holloway Commons in Durham, New Hampshire. Holloway Commons is situated in downstown Durham, within walking distance from the New England Conference Center.
 

All Participants will be required to secure their own room reservations. A block of rooms have been reserved at the New England Conference Center in Durham and in the Comfort Inn in Portsmouth until August 20, 2004 (after it  will depend on availability), so please make your reservations by then. After that date the rooms will be on a space and rate available basis.

Hotel Information:

The following hotels will be available for workshop participants:

• New England Conference Center

The New England Conference Center is located within walking distance of the Holloway Commons. A block of rooms have been reserved at a rate of $124 per night for single or double occupancy (plus 8% tax). Free parking is available. Reservations can be made by calling one of the reservation numbers. (In the US, the number is 1-800-590-4334. Reservations can also be made by calling the hotel directly at 603-862-2634 (fax number is 603-862-0634). When making reservations, please use the reservation form. Reservations must be accompanied by a check for the first night's lodging or guaranteed for late arrival with a valid American Express, Diner's Club, VISA, MasterCard or Discover credit card number. Checks received less than 30 days prior to the arrival date must also be accompanied by a credit card number. Cancellations made prior to 8/23/04 will receive a full refund. After 8/23/04 full payment will be forfeited to the New England Center. No refunds possible for early departures, changes or cancellations made after 8/23/04.
 
• Comfort Inn Yoken's

Additional rooms will also be available at the Comfort Inn Yoken's, located about 12 miles from the conference site in Portsmouth. A block of rooms have been reserved at a rate of $100 per night (plus 8% tax). Free parking is available. Reservations can be made by calling the toll-free reservation number 1-800 228-5120 or by calling the hotel directly at 603-433-3338. Reservations can be cancelled at any time up until 4 PM on the date of arrival.

Travel & Transportation

Portsmouth can be reached via three major airports, all of which are about an hour's drive from Portsmouth. The Manchester airport is perhaps the most convenient and flights into Manchester are often cheaper than flights into Boston.

• Logan International Airport (Boston, MA)
• Manchester Airport (Manchester, NH)
• Portland International Airport (Portland, ME)

• Hampton Shuttle (serves both Boston and Manchester)

Provides service direct to the hotel. From Boston, the fare is $49 one way or $98 round trip. From Manchester, the fare is $46 one way or $92 round trip. Reservations are required by 3 PM the day before travel. Call 1 1 800-22-LOGAN (or 603-659-9894) for schedule and reservations. (Note that the Hampton Shuttle is not affiliated in any way with the Hampton Inn.)
• Flight Line Shuttle Service (serves both Boston and Manchester)

Provides service from both Boston and Manchester direct to either the New England Center or to the Comfort Inn. From Boston's Logan Airport, the cost is $69 each way. From the Manchester airport, the cost is $59 each way. Reservations are required. Call 1 800-245-2525 (or 1 603-893-8254) for schedule and reservations.
• C&J Bus Service (serves Boston only)

This bus service serves Boston only and provides regularly scheduled bus service from Logan Airport to the Pease International Tradeport (formerly Pease Air Force Base), located just a few miles from the conference site. Fares are $20 one-way or $36 round-trip. Reservations are not needed.
• By car,

-  From Boston:  From Logan Airport, take Route 1A North ramp towards Revere/Lynn.
                           Follow to Route 60 then follow signs for Route 1 North.
                           Follow Route 1 North to I-95 North/New Hampshire & all Maine Points.
                           From I-95 Traveling North - Take Exit 4 (Spaulding Turnpike) for 5 miles.
                           At Exit 6 West, take Route 4 West for 5 1/2 miles to the Madbury Road traffic light.
                           Turn left onto Madbury Road and go one mile to the Edgewood Road stop sign.
                           Turn right onto Edgewood Road for approximately 1/2 mile to Strafford Avenue,
                            which is on your left.
                           Take Strafford Avenue one block and the New England Center is on your right.
                                      Estimated Drive Time - 1 hour, 15 minutes.

 For maps please click here
 

Local Dining

There are some restaurants in the local Durham area. A larger variety of good restaurants can be found in the Portsmouth area. Here are a couple of on-line listings of Portsmouth restaurants.

• Listing from Seacoast-On-Line

Here is a selection of links to specific points of interest and activities in New Hampshire seacoast area :

• New Hampshire possesses a long seacost famous for its scenic beauty. It is dotted by picturesque villages, lakes, and parks of great attraction. Particularly at this time of year it is a surrounded by a feast of colors as the leaves change color. Click here to see more.

• Seacoast Science Center

Explore the fascinating habitats of Odiorne Point State Park and the New Hampshire seacoast.

Here is a selection of links that can provide further information about the New Hampshire Seacoast region:

• Portsmouth, NH and the Seacoast
• Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce
• New Hampshire Seacoast
• New Hampshire (NH Office of Travel and Tourism Development)
• New Hampshire

Here is a selection of links to specific points of interest and activities in the Portsmouth area :

• Strawbery Banke Museum

Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth, NH, traces over 300 years of history in one of America's oldest continuously occupied neighborhoods. The 10-acre site, with its more than 40 preserved buildings, presents the full span of an important seaport's history in engaging and accessible ways, with programs for children and adults. Strawbery Banke Museum is New England from past to present.
• Children's Museum of Portsmouth

The Children's Museum of Portsmouth, located in a former town meeting house, features a variety of entertaining and educational exhibits guaranteed to fascinate youngsters of all ages.
• The Albacore Museum

Albacore Park is the site of a world-famous submarine, the Portsmouth-built USS Albacore, and of a memorial garden honoring those who lost their lives while serving aboard American submarines. The USS Albacore was a prototype for today's submarines.
• Isles of Shoals Steamship Company

Located across the street from the Sheraton Hotel in Portsmouth. Provides scenic cruises to the Isles of Shoals, a fascinating archipelago 6 miles at sea where explorers, fishermen, pirates and poets have visited over the centuries. The narration offers stories of the history, geology and lore of these intriguing islands and also includes a historic tour of Portsmouth Harbor. Cruise options include the possibility for an extended layover at Star Island. Other cruises include both inland water tours (especially popular during the fall foliage season) and whale watches.
• The Portsmouth Harbor Trail

Walking tour of historic downtown sites in Portsmouth.
• Whale watch

Whale watch excursion boats of the Isles of Shoals Steamship Co. dock directly across the street from the Sheraton. September is prime time for whale watching in New England. Individuals are free to partake of one of the numerous whale watch excursions on their own.

Here is a selection of links that can provide further information about other places within New Hampshire that may be of interest to conference participants:

• Christa MacAuliffe Planetarium (Concord, NH)

About an hour's drive from Portsmouth, this state-of-the-art planetarium is dedicated to the memory of New Hampshire school teacher and Challenger astronaut Christa MacAullife.
• The Mount Washington Observatory

Located about two and a half hours from Portsmouth, this meteorological observatory is located on top of Mount Washington, the highest peak in the Northeast. It is known for having recorded the highest ever wind velocity of 270 mph. It is also the site of cosmic ray neutron monitors provided by the University of New Hampshire. Mount Washington itself is a favorite destination for hikers. For those who prefer not to hike to the summit, there is an auto road and a cog railway that provide access to the summit.
• Castle in the Clouds

Located about an hour from Portsmouth. Breathtaking views of Lake Winnipesaukee, majestic mountains, and cascading waterfalls.
• Conway Scenic Railroad (North Conway, NH)

Located about one and a half hours from Portsmouth. Train rides of varying duration through the beautiful Mt. Washington Valley and the surrounding White Mountains of New Hampshire. Some segments are powered by steam locomotive.
• America's Stonehenge (Salem, NH)

Located about 45 minutes from Portsmouth. One of the largest and possibly oldest megalithic (stone-constructed) sites in North America. It has long presented a complicated and intriguing puzzle to archaeologists, astronomers and historians, and presently serves as a leisurely, educational tour for the whole family.

Program Coordinator :
Ms. Kathy Giberson
Space Science Center
Morse Hall
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH 03824
Phone: (603) 862-0022
Fax: (603) 862-0311

Address E-mail Correspondence to : cluster8@sr.unh.edu