BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The The international scientific community has contributed to the development of the CTBT’s global verification system since the Treaty’s inception. The verification regime uses four different technologies to monitor compliance with the Treaty in all environments: seismology, hydroacoustics, infrasound monitoring and radionuclide monitoring.
Today, the 337 International Monitoring System (IMS) facilities envisaged in the Treaty are moving toward a stage of completion. The CTBT’s unique on-site inspection (OSI) regime has also been developed and was recently tested successfully during the Integrated On-site Inspection Field Exercise (IFE08) in Kazakhstan.
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
Day 1: Roundtable discussions on the CTBT’s verification provisions. Thematic panel discussions focusing on the detection, location and characterization capabilities across the four verification technologies of the CTBT, panel discussion on system performance and panel discussion on methodologies and techniques for the OSI.
Day 2: In-depth discussions of contributed scientific studies.
Day 3: Looking ahead in connecting the CTBTO with Science in the areas of: global capacity building, scientific and civil applications of CTBT-related data and knowledge, science and technology foresight, and the way forward using science for security.
Note: The Final Program will be available not later than 15 May 2009.
REGISTRATION
Participants are encouraged to register online by 30 May 2009. No registration fee is charged. Limited funds are available on request to help meet the cost of attendance.
Online Registration is available at http://www.ctbto.org/specials/the-international-scientific-studies-project-iss/iss-2009-conferencehofburg-palace-vienna-austriajune-10-12-2009online-registration-form/ .
DEADLINES FOR REGISTRATION AND SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS
• Submission of one page abstract: 15 April 2009
• Notification of paper/poster acceptance: 15 May 2009
• Registration to the Conference : 30 May 2009
• Submission of full papers: During the conference
Note: No registration fee.
WORKING LANGUAGE
The working language of the Conference will be English. All communications, abstracts and posters must be sent to the CTBTO in English.
SCIENTIFIC PANEL
The ISS Scientific Panel consists of Coordinators who are responsible for coordinating the work undertaken within the topic areas. They will also review the scientific contributions submitted.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR PARTICIPATION
As a general rule, the CTBTO does not cover the cost of attendance for participants, i.e. travel and living expenses. However, limited funds are available to help meet the cost of attendance. Participants who wish to apply for a grant to attend the Conference are invited to complete a Grant Application Form available on the ISS Conference web page by 8 May 2009.
ACCOMMODATION
Participants must make their own hotel reservations directly with the hotel of their choice. Detailed information on accommodation and other necessary related information are posted on the ISS Conference web page.
VISAS
Designated participants who require a visa to enter Austria (Schengen State) should submit the necessary applications and requirements to the nearest diplomatic or consular representative of Austria or any other consular authority of a Schengen partner State representing Austria in a timely manner.
CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT
Provisional Technical Secretariat of the
Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization
PO Box 1200
1400 Vienna, Austria
Telephone No.: (+43 1) 26030-6509
Fax No.: (+43 1) 26030-5989
Email (including email for paper submissions): iss@ctbto.org
