Disclaimer: The information was last updated on 3 July 2015. This list is updated on a regular basis. For the latest up-to-date information, please consult the web sites for Calendar of Events (http://www.ctbto.org/the-organization/calendar-of-events/) and Workshops, Training and Exercises (http://www.ctbto.org/the-organization/workshops-training-and-exercises/) 29 June 10 July 2015 Dates Venue Meeting/Event Target audience/ Descriptions (Objectives, Deliverables, etc.) Lead Training Course on NDC NDC technical staff/ authorized users Capacity Building: Access (preferably Principal User or Regular and Analysis of User); Radionuclide IMS Data Experience in radionuclide data analysis and Products (EE, and/or similar experience related to SEAPFE and LAC nuclear test ban verification; countries under EU JA V) Objectives: Understanding the roles of National Data Centres in the verification regime; Building and/or improving the National Data Centre capabilities; Providing with sufficient knowledge for accessing and using IMS data and products; and Providing practical experience in analyzing IMS radionuclide data. 6 10 July Dubna, Russian Federation Russian-Speaking Station Operators of Radionuclide Stations Station operators of IMS radionuclide stations installed in the Russian Federation directly concerned with the operation, maintenance and repair of such equipment. To provide station operators with the basic knowledge and technical understanding on the operations, maintenance and management of a manual radionuclide station and, more specifically, to provide hands-on training for the various operational and maintenance procedures. 6 10 July Hanoi, Vietnam ASEAN NDC Development Workshop and Training Invited States should nominate participant(s) who will be involved in the establishment, operation and/or management of their National Data Centre. The purpose of the training is to provide with hands-on training using modern radionuclide and seismological tools and techniques for analysis of IMS and national data to meet State obligations under the CTBT. There will be two groups to be trained, as indicated below: Group 1: Radionuclide data processing using the newly added NDC-in-a-box software;
Dates Venue Meeting/Event Target audience/ Descriptions (Objectives, Deliverables, etc.) Lead 6 10 July Hanoi, Vietnam ASEAN NDC Development Workshop and Training (continued) One seismic and one radionuclide monitoring expert from each country may stay for both, the workshop and the subsequent training. One NDC manger may participate in the workshop part of the event. The 10 ASEAN member states are the main target group. Group 2: Regional Seismic Travel Time (RSTT) model for improved seismic event location in nuclear explosion monitoring, to train the to: accurately estimate local/regional seismic event magnitudes using coda waves; and to ensure proficiency in the use of these analytical seismic monitoring tools so that they may be shared with other NDC staff at home institutions. 27 31 July Reykjavik, Iceland Radionuclide Station Operators using Cinderella Equipment Station operators of IMS radionuclide stations using Cinderella equipment directly concerned with the operation, maintenance and repair of such equipment. To enhance and develop station operator s knowledge and skills regarding the operational and maintenance aspects of Radionuclide Stations using Cinderella System. 20 21 August Operations and Maintenance Training for Station Operators of Enviroconsult Station Operators of Enviroconsult The objective of the training is to promote an understanding of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) and the work of the Preparatory Commission, including that of the International Monitoring System and the International Data Centre. It will also provide a forum for the Provisional Technical Secretariat to demonstrate how the organization monitors and delivers support to stations. 24 28 August International Day against Nuclear Tests-Event General public, media, WGB delegates Exhibition of the paintings by artists from China, Kazakhstan and other countries at Rotunda from 24 to 28 August. A special event is planned for 28 August 2015. LEGREL 7 11 Costa Rica NDC Development Workshop and RSTT Training for the Latin America and the Caribbean Region Applicants should be involved in the use of IMS Data and Products, in particular NDC analyst, seismic observatory, and tsunami warning centre scientific staff with seismological background and experience. The workshop aims to have a broad regional representation from Latin America and the Caribbean. This workshop and training follows up on the achievements of a similar event in San Juan, Argentina, 14-18 October 2013. This time, the focus of the RSTT applications will be on the Caribbean region. The objectives for NDC Capacity Building Workshop are: to strengthen knowledge of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) and the work of the Preparatory Commission;
Dates Venue Meeting/Event Target audience/ Descriptions (Objectives, Deliverables, etc.) Lead Costa Rica NDC Development Workshop and RSTT Training for the Latin America and the Caribbean Region (continued) 7 11 Participation in the training requires an advance degree in seismology and/or geophysics, a good command of English language and work experience in areas related to tomography, receiver functions, regional seismic studies and earthquake data processing. Participation in previous RSTT related activities is an asset. to recognize the importance of obtaining better regional locations for future tomographic studies; to stimulate regional cooperation in data exchange through the NDCs and/or regional network operators. to further build up the national and regional capacities in implementing the Treaty and participating in the verification regime, as well as to promote the civil and scientific application of verification technologies; and to share data and to develop the Regional Seismic Travel Time Model (RSTT) in Latin America and the Caribbean. The additional objectives for the training on RSTT are: to understand and learn how RSTT can help regional networks achieve more precise event locations; to learn how RSTT can be interfaced with current locators used in daily earthquake location procedures; 7 18 Training Course on NDC Capacity Building: Access and Analysis of Radionuclide IMS Data and Products NDC technical staff and authorized users; Participants should have: - experience in radionuclide data analysis and/or similar experience related to nuclear-test-ban verification; and - Linux background and some SQL experience. Objectives: To understand the roles of NDCs in the verification regime; To build and/or improve NDC capabilities; To provide with sufficient knowledge for accessing and using IMS data and products; and To provide practical experience in analyzing IMS radionuclide data. The agenda of the training course will include: Methods to access IMS data and products; NDC support/performance reports; IMS data, acquisition, processing and storage: standard software packages; Necessary NDC s resources to process IMS data and analyse products; Practical sessions on data and products access, and use of standard software packages, for processing and analysis of particulate and noble gas radionuclide data as well as pot processing of atmospheric transport modelling output.
Dates Venue Meeting/Event Target audience/ Descriptions (Objectives, Deliverables, etc.) Lead 8 10 OR ESMF, Guntramsdorf Expert Group Meeting on Logistics and Operational Support (EGMLOS) Approx. 15 internal and 15 external Expert Group Meeting on Inspection Team (IT) operations support (OSC and logistical issues) development of recommendations for future Action Plan 14 18 Waveform Station Operators with MARTEC Equipment Station operators of IMS stations using MARTEC equipment directly concerned with the operation, maintenance and repair of such equipment. Candidates must be proficient in English. To provide station operators with the basic knowledge and technical understanding of the operations, maintenance and management of an IMS station using waveform technology and, more specifically, to provide hands-on training on MARTEC equipment and the Standard Station Interface (SSI). 17 25 TBD Field Test Airborne Systems Approx. 5 internal and 15 external In-field data collection and processing including comparative testing of airborne systems in order to assess the options for future integration. 29 UN Headquarters, New York, U.S.A. Ninth Conference on Facilitating the Entry into Force of the Comprehensive Nuclear- Test-Ban Treaty (Article XIV Conference) Representatives of the ratifying States and signatory States that have not yet ratified the Treaty. Representatives of other States which have the right to sign the Treaty per Article XIV of the Treaty but has not yet done so may also attend. The UN Secretary General convenes the Conference. The purpose of the Conference is to examine the extent to which the requirement for entry into force set out in Article XIV, paragraph 1, of the Treaty has been met and to consider and decide by consensus what measures consistent with international law may be undertaken to accelerate the ratification process in order to facilitate the early entry into force of the Treaty. LEGREL 5 9 October 5th Workshop on the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of the IMS System Approx. 30 internal and 100 external The Workshop will: Facilitate interaction of Station Operators by participation in focused group discussions; Provide un updated vision of the challenges ahead and highlight the major achievements in the Operations and Maintenance of the IMS stations; Focus on the importance of Data Availability as a Key Performance Indicator for the IMS stations; Provide a forum to update Station Operators on the latest tools available for monitoring the IMS networks (SOH), assessing its performance (PRtool), assessing Station Operators performance (SOPET); Update on the status of PKI.
Dates Venue Meeting/Event Target audience/ Descriptions (Objectives, Deliverables, etc.) Lead To provide station operators with the basic knowledge and Station Operators from technical understanding of the operations, maintenance and IRIS/IDA Auxiliary management of an IMS station using waveform technology and, Seismic Station more specifically, to provide hands-on training for the various operational and maintenance procedures. 12 16 October Priority will be given to operators of specific stations targeted for this training. The countries hosting these stations receive this announcement directly through official channels. Invited States Signatories should nominate participant(s) who are Station Operators involved in the operation, maintenance and repair. Nominated individuals should be directly related to the IMS facility. 12-16 October Infrasound Technology Workshop 2015 The workshop is aimed towards all scientists, engineers and other persons involved in infrasound technology and related fields. The purpose of the Infrasound Technology Workshop 2015 is to create an international forum for presenting and discussing recent advancements in infrasound research and operational capabilities of global and regional networks. The Provisional Technical Secretariat will solicit presentations and posters from on the topics of the Workshop. 19 23 October ESMF, Guntramsdorf Combined Expert Group Meeting on GIS (FIMS), IIMS, ITF and inspection data management (EGMG), FIMS/IIMS/ITF Approx. 15 internal and 15 external Combined Expert Group Meeting on GIS (FIMS), IIMS, ITF and inspection data management (including information security, CoC) development of recommendations for future Action Plan 21 24 October Belgium Radionuclide Station Operators with Canberra Equipment Station Operators of IMS Radionuclide stations equipped with Canberra detectors who are directly concerned with the operation, maintenance and repair of such equipment. To provide hands-on training and practical lessons to station operators on the operation, maintenance and repair of the Canberra Gamma Detector System manufactured by Canberra Industries Inc. Candidates must be proficient in English.
Dates Venue Meeting/Event Target audience/ Descriptions (Objectives, Deliverables, etc.) Lead Beijing, China CTBT Scientist-to- LEGREL/ Scientist Workshop 1st week of 35 to 40 key scientists and technicians from leading institutions and government agencies in China, other Annex 2 States and the PTS. Selected GEM members and senior Chinese leadership The Workshop will: Provide a forum for substantive, and politically neutral, technical discussions between remaining Annex 2 States scientist, the PTS, and selected GEM members. Build on SnT15 and on relationships between scientists involved in nuclear test monitoring related fields in the remaining Annex 2 States, as well as help establish trust and confidence in the Treaty s verification regime. 4-6 Oak Ridge, USA Radionuclide Station Operators with ORTEC Systems Invited States Signatories should nominate participant(s) who are Station Operators involved in the operation, maintenance and repair of stations with ORTEC gamma detector systems manufactured by AMETEK. To provide hands-on training and practical lessons to Station Operators on the operation, maintenance and repair of the ORTEC gamma detector system manufactured by AMETEK. Nominated individuals should be directly related to the IMS facility. 9 11 Vienna Expert Meeting on the Development of QMS Documents Approx. 10 internal and 10 external Discussions on drafting/revision, review and further revision of QMS documents according to topics development of recommendations for the new Action Plan. 9 13 Fairfax, USA Radionuclide Station Operators with RASA Systems Invited State Signatories should nominate participant(s) who are Station Operators involved in the operation and maintenance of RASA systems. Nominated individuals should be directly related to the IMS facility. To provide hands-on training and practical lessons to Station Operators on the operation, maintenance and repair of the RASA equipment. 18 20 Vienna Expert Meeting on Seismic Approx. 5 internal and 10 external Analysis of development options for active and passive seismic techniques for including resonance seismometry development of recommendations for future Action Plan.
Dates Venue Meeting/Event Target audience/ Descriptions (Objectives, Deliverables, etc.) Lead Uppsala, Sweden 23 27 Advanced Technical Training for Radionuclide Station Operators with SAUNA Equipment Priority will be given to operators of specific stations targeted for this training. The countries hosting these stations receive this announcement directly through official channels. Invited State Signatories should nominate participant(s) who are technical staff of IMS radionuclide stations directly responsible for the operation and maintenance of SAUNA noble gas systems, preferably with more than 18 months of experience, should be nominated. To provide IMS station operators who already have experience operating SAUNA systems with the required in-depth knowledge and technical understanding of SAUNA noble gas monitoring systems in order to perform more complex operations and maintenance tasks. Last week of (to be confirmed) Addis Ababa (to be confirmed) African Conference to Promote the CTBT in All Its Aspects All African states and other relevant stakeholders with possible participation of GEM Members Objectives of the Conference: Raise awareness on the roles and responsibilities of NAs and NDCs Raise awareness with regard to relations with other (potential) stakeholders Assess the status and needs for assistance Action plan for assistance and cooperation Nexus between the CTBT and Pelindaba Treaty Joint Programme (CTBTO, AUC, AFCONE, PAP, etc.) LEGREL 29 5 December TBD MESA Regional Training Approx. 12 internal and 55 external Outreach activity to the States Signatories in the geographical regions. framework, scientific and technical background, search logic, operational requirements and procedures, learning the fundamental principles of through interactive sessions, basic generic skills and field work. 1 4 December Poissy, France Advanced Technical Training for Radionuclide Stations Operators with SPALAX Equipment Station Operators involved in the operation and maintenance with SPALAX equipment. To provide IMS station operators who already have experience operating SPALAX systems with the required in-depth knowledge and technical understanding of SPALAX noble gas monitoring systems in order to perform more complex operations and maintenance tasks.
Dates Venue Meeting/Event Target audience/ Descriptions (Objectives, Deliverables, etc.) Lead Austin, USA INGE Noble Gas The purpose of the workshop is to present and evaluate the most Workshop recent advances in noble gas monitoring technology. 7 11 December The workshop is aimed towards all scientists, engineers and other persons involved in Noble Gas measurements related to the verification of the CTBT. Late January / early February 2016 Dates Venue Meeting/Event Target audience/ Descriptions (Objectives, Deliverables, etc.) Lead Vienna CTBT Public Policy and Diplomats and emerging experts in targeted LEGREL Diplomacy Course, with discipline, regions and countries specific emphasis on the 20 th Anniversary of the ES, PTS staff and selected GEM members open of signature of the and other CTBT experts Treaty Objectives: Raise awareness and train members of the diplomat community as well as emerging policy and technical experts on issues pertaining to the CTBT and its verification regime; Build on experience of previous courses to establish networks of support for CTBT entry into force; Connect policy issues with in-house technical capacity-building in an integrated manner; Form part of coordinated set of activities marking the 20 th anniversary of opening for signature of the CTBT