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Science for Security - NEW!
A 66 page PDF publication containing information on the eight ISS topic areas that were discussed in Vienna, Austria from 10-12 June 2009.
Eight page PDF brochure containing information on the ISS and the ISS09 conference.
- Global undertaking open to scientific experts and institutions around the world, which was launched in March 2008.
- Involves a series of independent scientific studies and assessments to address the readiness and capability of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) to detect nuclear explosions worldwide.
- Focuses on the detection and location capabilities of the 337 facilities making up the CTBT’s International Monitoring System (IMS).
- Addresses the ability of the IMS to characterize observed events.
- Evaluates the geological and radionuclide technologies and methods used for on-site inspection (OSI) technologies.
- Explores the use of data, infrastructure and knowledge of the Preparatory Commission for the CTBTO in support of scientific, humanitarian and other security related applications.
- Studies will be carried out by international scientists and institutions. The Preparatory Commission for the CTBTO will facilitate and coordinate the project.
Objectives:
• Carry out scientific studies and assessments through a coordinated international effort to evaluate the readiness and capability of the CTBT verification system to detect nuclear explosions in all environments.
• Explore how scientific developments might further improve on these capabilities.
• Assess the timeliness, quality and quantity of data which are produced, transmitted, processed and distributed.
Examine the application of data obtained from the verification technologies for civil and scientific purposes.
• Address how to facilitate national capacity building.
The ISS Topic Areas (click for more info) :
Seismology, Infrasound, Hydroacoustics, Radionuclide Monitoring,
Atmospheric Transport Modelling, System Performance, On-site Inspection and Data Mining
The ISS09 Conference was held on 10-12 June 2009 at the Hofburg Congress Center in Vienna, Austria. Links to the conference program, panel and keynote presentations, scientific contributions, press conferences and some photos are referenced below.
The video streaming of the INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC STUDIES CONFERENCE is available through the following link.
Press conference 10:30 10/06/2009 click here
(from left to right: Annika Thunborg, CTBTO Spokesperson, CTBTO Executive Secretary Tibor Tóth, Austrian Foreign Minister Michael Spindelegger)
Press conference 12:30 10/06/2009 click here
Main conclusions from the ISS Conference
Media advisory on the ISS Conference
ISS Conference opened on 10 June 2009
Opening statement by Austrian Foreign Minister H.E. Michael Spindelegger
Address to the Conference by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
Address to the Conference by CTBTO Executive Secretary Tibor Tóth
