7 th WORKSHOP ON EUROPEAN GEOMAGNETIC REPEAT STATION SURVEY 2014 2015 Budapest, 16-18 September 2015 3 rd CIRCULAR The 7 th Workshop on European Geomagnetic Repeat Station Survey is hosted by the Geological and Geophysical Institute of Hungary, Budapest. The conference is held in the main building of the Institute within walking distance from Danubius Hotel Arena (see the map at the end of this circular). Address: Stefánia út 14, Budapest, Hungary, H-1143 (www.mfgi.hu/en) The webpage of the workshop is: http://magnete2015.mfgi.hu. The page contains a link to Danubius Hotel Arena, where most of you will stay. At the end of this circular we compiled information on how you can get to the hotel when arriving by plane/train/car. AIM OF THE WORKSHOP The MagNetE group was established in Niemegk in 2003. The fundamental aim was to harmonize the practice of the geomagnetic repeat station (RS) surveys carried out by European countries, and to define standard procedures for data acquisition and processing. Repeat station surveys and magnetic observatories yield fundamental data for the modelling of the geomagnetic field of crustal and core origin, contributing to the knowledge of our planet. Additionally, the long-lasting tradition and results of such measurements enable the investigation of the geomagnetic secular variation, as well. The observatory and field measurements of highprecision can also support the scientific aims of spaceborne magnetic missions, such as ESA s SWARM spacecraft fleet. The workshop will focus on (1) the results of RS surveys carried out since the last MagNetE workshop, and the studies related to (2) geomagnetic modelling, (3) short- and long-term geomagnetic variations deduced from measurements and historical records, (4) solar-terrestrial geomagnetic effects, (5) development of methods for data processing and reduction, (6) contribution of ground-based measurements to satellite magnetic monitoring, (7) development of magnetic observatory and field instruments.
The workshop is also devoted to discussions on general topics, such as coordination of future geomagnetic surveys, RS data base and data acquisition, common MagNetE publications, availability of RS data for commercial use, support of know-how and/or facilities among the MagNetE group. LIST OF THE PRECEDING MagNetE WORKSHOPS 2003: GFZ Potsdam, Adolf Schmidt-Observatory for Geomagnetism, Niemegk, 20-21 February 2005: Institute of Geodesy and Cartography (IGIK), Warsaw, 6-8 April 2007: Romanian Academy Institute of Geodynamics, Bucharest, 14-16 May 2009: Finnish Meteorological Institute, Helsinki, 8-10 June 2011: Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia (INGV), Rome, Italy, 9-11 May 2013: Institute of Geophysics of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Prague, June 3-5 PROGRAMME OF THE WORKSHOP (Detailed scientific program can be found on the workshop website) Wednesday, September 16 Morning: - Registration, Opening the workshop - First scientific session for oral presentations Coffee break - Short introductions of posters Lunch Afternoon: - First invited talk - Second scientific session for oral presentations - Short discussion Coffee break - Poster session Thursday, September 17 Excursion to the Tihany Peninsula and visit of the Tihany Geophysical Observatory (lunch is included) Friday, September 18 Morning: - Second invited talk - Third scientific session for oral presentations Coffee break - Fourth scientific session for oral presentations - General discussion - Closing of the workshop Lunch
PROGRAMME COMMITTEE Pavel Hejda (Institute of Geophysics of the ASCR, Czech Republic), Monika Korte (Helmholtz Centre Potsdam, GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences), Péter Kovács (Geological and Geophysical Institute of Hungary, Budapest), Barbara Leichter (Zentralanstalt für Meteorologie und Geodynamik, Vienna, Austria), Jan Reda (Institute of Geophysics Polish Academy of Sciences, Central Geophysical Observatory, Belsk, Poland), Angelo De Santis (Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, Rome, Italy), Fridrich Valach (Geomagnetic Observatory, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Hurbanovo, Slovak Republic) LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE András Csontos (Geological and Geophysical Institute of Hungary, csontos.andras@mfgi.hu) László Hegymegi (Mingeo Ltd., hegymegi@mingeo.hu) Balázs Heilig (Geological and Geophysical Institute of Hungary, heilig.balazs@mfgi.hu) Márta Kis (Geological and Geophysical Institute of Hungary, marta.kis@mfgi.hu) András Koppán (Geological and Geophysical Institute of Hungary, andras.koppan@mfgi.hu) Péter Kovács (Geological and Geophysical Institute of Hungary, kovacs.peter@mfgi.hu) Gergely Vadász (Geological and Geophysical Institute of Hungary, gergely.vadasz@mfgi.hu) REGISTRATION DESK The registration desk is located in front of the conference hall of the Geological and Geophysical Institute (2 nd floor) and is open from 09:00 on the first workshop day. PRESENTATION INFORMATION Oral presentation takes 15 minutes including questions. Solicited speakers have 30 minutes for their presentations. Presentations should be uploaded at latest in the coffee/lunch break preceding the presentation. Poster boards are 119 cm wide and 84 cm high (A0 landscape orientation). Poster summaries in 4-5 minutes using 1-2 slides will also be presented during the workshop (short introduction of posters). Please prepare for that! Detailed Scientific program, as well as electronic Abstract book is attached to this circular and can also be found at the conference website: http://magnete2015.mfgi.hu/. Please note that printed booklet of abstracts will not be provided.
EXCURSION TO TIHANY (2 ND DAY) The Tihany Geophysical Observatory is visited by bus. The bus starts in front of the workshop venue, at 09:00. After visiting the observatory and having lunch, a cca 2-hour walk is planned on the peninsula. We recommend the participants to wear comfortable shoes and clothing on this day. If you have any special dietary needs, please e-mail csontos.andras@mfgi.hu. CURRENCY/EXCHANGE The Hungarian currency is called Forint (HUF or Ft). Its circulation is in the form of banknotes of the following value: 20,000, 10,000, 5,000, 1,000, 500 and coins of the following value: 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 forints. The current exchange rate is around 310 HUF/EUR. Daily rates can be found at https://www.mnb.hu/en. Exchange offices are located all around the city centre (exchange offices, banks). Some stores and restaurants accept Euro. TIPPING Service is usually included in the bill in bars and restaurants but tips are welcome. If you consider the service good enough to warrant a tip, suggested level is around 10 %. VENUE CONFERENCE HALL OF THE GEOLOGICAL AND GEOPHYSICAL INSTITUTE OF HUNGARY 1143 Budapest, Stefania str. 14., 2 nd floor
ACCOMMODATION Most of the participants will stay at the Danubius Hotel Arena (Ifjúság útja 1-3., 1148 Budapest, see the next map, http://www.danubiushotels.com/our-hotels-budapest/danubius-hotel-arena). The hotel is in a short walk distance from the workshop venue (see the map). HOW TO GET TO THE HOTEL? by plane From Ferihegy Airport by public transport (cca 60 minutes): From 4:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., bus number 200E commutes between Terminal 2 and the Kőbánya-Kispest metro terminal. Bus 200E starts in front of the terminal. At Kőbánya-Kispest M take Metro 3 (blue line) towards Újpest-Központ M to Deák tér. At Deák tér change for Metro 2 (red line) towards Örs Vezér tere. Get off at Puskás Ferenc Stadion (4th stop). From here you can walk to the hotel (cca 1 minute). You need one ticket for the bus and another one for the metro. You do not need to use a third ticket when you change from one for another metro line. A ticket costs 350 HUF. You can also by them on the bus for cash, but at a higher price. Further information: http://www.bud.hu/english/passengers/access_and_parking/by_public_transportation Shuttle service An airport shuttle service can be booked via http://www.airportshuttle.hu/en/ or on (+36-1) 296-8555. The shuttle service for a single person (to a Hotel or city centre) costs 3200 HUF. Further information: http://www.bud.hu/english/passengers/access_and_parking/by_airportshuttle by train Arrival at Déli pályaudvar Take Metro 2 (red line) towards Örs Vezér tere. Get off at Puskás Ferenc Stadion. From here you can walk to the hotel (cca 1 minute).
Arrival at Nyugati pályaudvar Take Metro 3 (blue line) towards Kőbánya-Kispest M to Deák tér (2 stops). At Deák tér change for Metro 2 (red line) towards Örs Vezér tere. Get off at Puskás Ferenc Stadion (4th stop). From here you can walk to the hotel (cca 1 minute). by car Use www.viamichelin.com, google route planner or other route planner to find your way. The final destination should be set to Ifjúság útja 1, 1148 Budapest, Hungary. Alternatively, you can use the GPS coordinates of the hotel: N 47 30'2" E 19 6'14". In case you need help in planning your route, please contact Balázs Heilig (heilig.balazs@mfgi.hu) not later than 15 September. Parking at the hotel Not guarded, not bookable but cost-free parking possibility is provided in front and in the back of our Hotel. Hotel provides parking places in Arena parking house (situated within 50 meter from the hotel) for extra charge: P+R area Monday - Friday (05:00-19:00) 350,- HUF /occ. Monday - Friday (19:00-05:00) 250,- HUF/h Weekends (00:00-24:00) 250,- HUF/H, BUT MAX. 2.000,- HUF/DAY Not P+R area (0:00-24:00) 250,- HUF/H, BUT MAX. 2.000,- HUF/DAY In case of any question or difficulty, feel free to contact Peter Kovacs on the following mobile phone: +36 30 820 1349
Map showing how you can get to the Venue from the Hotel (Interactive version is available on the webpage)