INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM
PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY AND MECHANICS OF SNOW
2nd CIRCULAR
Yuzno-Sakhalinsk, 12–17 June 2011
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INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM
PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY AND MECHANICS OF SNOW
Sakhalin, 12–17 June 2011
2nd CIRCULAR
ORGANIZERS:
Far East Geological Institute of the Far Eastern Branch of Russian Academy
of Science (FEGI FEB RAS).
The government of the Sakhalin region.
The International Glaciological Society.
Special Design Office of the Automation Devices for Marine Research of the Far East Branch of Russian
Academy of Science (SDO ADMR FEB RAS).
Co-chairman: Academician RAS Khanchuk A.I., director FEGI FEB RAS;
Co-chairman: Khoroshavin A.V., Governor of the Sakhalin Region;
Co-chairman: Dr. Magnússon Magnús Már, Secretary General, International Glaciological Society.
Deputy chairmen:
Dr. Kazakov N.A., Laboratory of Avalanches and Debris Flow Research, Sakhalin Department of FEGI
FEB RAS;
Dr. Sokratov S.A., Laboratory of Snow Avalanches and Debris Flows, Faculty of Geography, Moscow State
University (MSU);
Dr. Khotochkin S., Deputy Chairman, Sakhalin region Government
Senior secretary: Gensiorovskiy Yu.V., Sakhalin Department of FEGI FEB RAS.
Organizing committee:
Academician RAS Grigoryan S. S. (Moscow State University, Russia)
Academician RAS Kotlyakov V.M. (Institute of Geography RAS, Russia);
Dr. Adams E.E. (Montana State University, USA);
Dr. Bartelt P. (WSL/SLF, Switzerland);
Dr. Chernouss P.A. (Center for Avalanche Safety of ‘Apatit’ JSC, Russia);
Dr. Domine F. (Université Joseph Fourier, France)
Dr. Savatyugin L.M.. (Arctic Antarctic Research Institute, Russia);
Dr. Epifanov V.P. (Institute of Problems in Mechanics RAS, Russia);
Dr. Molchanov K.Y., Department of economic development of the Sakhalin Region;
Dr. Glazyrin G.E. (National University of Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan);
Dr. Golubev V.M. (Moscow State University, Russia);
Dr. Malashenko A.E. (SDO ADMR FEB RAS);
Dr. Molchanov K., Ministry of Economic Development of Sakhalin region
Dr. Sato A. (Japanese Society of Snow and Ice, Japan);
Dr. Schneebeli M. (WSL/SLF, Switzerland);
Dr. Shnyparkov A.L. (Laboratory of Snow Avalanches and Debris Flows, Faculty of Geography MSU,
Russia).
Programme committee:
Dr. Bartelt P. (WSL/SLF, Switzerland);
Dr. Kazakov N.A. (Sakhalin Department of FEGI FEB RAS);
Dr. Sato A. (Japanese Society of Snow and Ice, Japan);
Dr. Sokratov S.A. (Faculty of Geography, MSU).
Publication committee:
Dr. Jacka Jo (Chief editor IGS) (Australia);
Dr. Adams E. (Montana State University, USA);
Dr. Bartelt P. (WSL/SLF, Switzerland);
Dr. Nishimura K. (Nagoya University, Japan);
Dr. Schneebeli M. (WSL/SLF, Switzerland);
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Dr. Sokratov S.A. (Faculty of Geography, MSU).
Srivastava P.K. (Snow and Avalanches Study Establishment, India);
Local organizing group:
Laboratory of Avalanches and Debris Flow Research of Sakhalin Department of FEGI FEB RAS:
Gensiorovskiy Yu.V., Bobrova D.A., Kazakova E.N., Kononov I.A., Lobkina V.A., Okopniy V.I.,
Rybalchenko S.V., Stavniychuk V.K., Zhiruev S.P.
Address:
694023, Russian Federation, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Gor’kogo 25, Sakhalin Department of FEGI FEB RAS
Tel.: (+7) 4242-75-13-35, 4242-75-13-36
Fax: (+7) 4242-75-13-36
E-mail: physics.snow.org@fegi.ru
WEB page: http://snowphysics.fegi.ru
FUNDAMENTAL ASPECTS OF SNOW AND SNOW COVER STUDY
The symposium will consider basic aspects of the study of snow cover.
The physics of the processes responsible for the formation and existence of snow and snow cover are
extremely complex. They are therefore extremely difficult to model or to characterize.
The study of the sintering and recrystallization processes taking place in snow cover, which is
responsible for mass- and energy-balance of snow-covered territories, formation of glaciers, avalanche
hazards, growth and destruction of ice cover on water reservoirs, etc., has a long history. Many publications
describe the various processes and phenomena related to snow cover as a component of glaciological and
avalanche research; however, the fundamental aspects of snow cover study are often obscured in the amount
of information presented, and mainly directed to applied snow research. Moreover, instruments and methods
which might verify previously-suggested theoretical constructions and mathematical models are now
becoming available.
The aim of the symposium is the assessment of our current fundamental understanding of snow and
snow-cover properties, evaluation of present research in those areas, as well as discussion of the prospects of
its further enhancement.
TOPICS
 Physical and chemical properties of snow and snow cover: methods of investigation;
 Mechanical properties of snow and snow cover: experimental data and results of modelling;
 Structure, texture, stratification of snow cover: instruments and methods of investigation;
 Snow metamorphism: physical and mathematical modeling of the processes taking place in snow cover.
LANGUAGE
English and Russian.
VENUE
694023 Russia, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Gor’kogo Str. 25, Sakhalin Department of the Far East Geological
Institute of the Far Eastern Branch of Russian Academy of Science
TIME:
12–17 June 2011
PAPERS
Papers up to 4 printed pages (approximately 5500 words), in English, should be prepared by the beginning
of the conference. Accepted papers will be published in the Annals of Glaciology and should fulfill the
journal requirements (http://www.igsoc.org/production/). The organizing committee cannot guarantee
financial support for publication in the Annals of Glaciology. Authors unable to attend the symposium in
person may submit a paper on the topics of symposium to the corresponding issue of the Annals.
If a paper is submitted for publication in the Annals of Glaciology and passes the required review process,
the page charge costs up to a limit of 4 printed pages will be covered by the organizing committee.
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PREENTATIONS
Oral:
15 minutes would be given for each presentation with following 5 minutes for questions and discussion.
English-Russian and Russian-English translation would be provided. Computer presentations should be
written either on CD or USB flash memory in Power Point, Microsoft Word or Acrobat format.
Poster:
The dimensions of the poster should not be more than 1 page of A0 size, with vertical orientation.
COMMERCIAL EXIBISION
Space for commercial exhibition would be available. Please note the content of demonstration in registration
form.
SYMPOSIUM FEE
The symposium fee for participants from Russia or CIS is 2000 Rub.; accompanied persons and graduate
students – 1000 Rub., undergraduate students – 500 Rub.
The symposium fee for foreign participants is US $200; accompanied persons – US $150.
An interpreter will be available for non-Russian speakers.
The symposium fee includes:
 Information package;
 Publication in Symposium proceedings;
 Ice breaker;
 Banquet;
 Tea/coffee at coffee breaks;
 Excursions.
Transportation, accommodation and per diem expenses costs should be arranged by participants.
The symposium fee is paid at the registration.
ACCOMMODATION
We suggest hotel “Pacific Plaza Sakhalin” (single room - $110 per day, place in double room - $65). WEB
page: www.sakhalinpacificplaza.ru
TRANSPORT
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk has its own airport. Direct flights connect the town with Moscow, Vladivostok,
Khabarovsk (Russia), Sapporo, Narita Tokyo (Japan), Beijing Harbin (China), Seoul (Korea).
The time difference between Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and Moscow is + 7 hours.
ARRIVAL OF PARTICIPANTS
All participants will be greeted at the airport Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. Please inform the Organizing Committee
about the date of arrival and flight number.
EXCURSIONS
The following excursions are planned:
1. Sakhalin botanical garden of the Far East Branch of Russian Academy of Science;
2. Sightseeing tour in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk;
3. Sakhalin regional museum of local traditions;
4. Sign point of Sports-tourist complex «Mountain air»;
5. Sea coast of Sakhalin Island (Okhotsk sea coast, lakes Tunajcha and Izmenchivoe).
THE WEATHER
In mid-June in the south of Sakhalin daily air temperature is usually up to +15 - +17°C, but there may be
variations from +25 up to +5°C.
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PROGRAMME
of International Symposium ‘Physics, Chemistry And Mechanics Of Snow’
Дата
June, 11-12
June, 13
Время
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1440 – 1500
1500 – 1600
1540 – 1540
1600 – 1620
1620 – 1720
Мероприятие
Arrival of participants, accommodation in the
hotel
Registration of participants
Opening of the Symposium. Greetings to
participants of the symposium.
A.V. Khoroshavin, Governor of the Sakhalin
Region
Academician RAS A.I. Khanchuk, director FEGI
FEB RAS
Sato Atsushi, councillor of The International
Glaciological Society, vice-president
of Japanese Society of Snow and Ice
Coffee break
Plenary meeting
Snow structure researching: current state and
perspective
N.A. Kazakov, S.A. Sokratov
Non-traditional applications of the snow physics.
Ice friction, snow avalanches, singing snow and
curling
Maeno Norikazu
Lunch
Session 1. Physical and mechanical properties of
snow and snow cover: experimental data and
results of modelling
Coffee break
Session 2. Structure, texture, stratification of
snow cover: instruments and methods of
investigation
Debate
Stand-up meal
Session 3. Chemical properties and mineral
composition of snow and snow cover: methods of
investigation
Coffee break
Session 4. Physical and mechanical properties of
snow and snow cover: experimental data and
results of modelling
Lunch
Session 5. Snow metamorphism; physical and
mathematical modeling of the processes taking
place in snow cover
Poster presentations
Poster Session
Debate
Coffee break
Visiting of scientific organizations
1720 – 1820
Round table. Advances in the characterization of
930 – 1030
1030 – 1130
1130 – 1150
1150 – 1300
1300– 1400
1400 – 1600
1600 – 1620
1620 – 1720
June, 14
1720 – 1750
1900
930 – 1100
1100 – 1120
1120 – 1300
1300– 1400
1400 – 1440
Место проведения
Airport, hotel “Pacific Plaza
Sakhalin”
Conference hall, building of
International Centre for Business
Cooperation «Sahincentr», first
floor
Conference hall, building of
International Centre for Business
Cooperation «Sahincentr», first
floor
Hotel “Pacific Plaza Sakhalin”
Conference hall, building of
International Centre for Business
Cooperation «Sahincentr», first
floor
Conference hall, building of
International Centre for Business
Cooperation «Sahincentr», first
floor
Sakhalin Department of Far East
Geological Institute of the Far
East Branch of the Russian
Academy Sciences, Special
Design Office of the Automation
Devices for Marine Research of
the Far East Branch of Russian
Academy of Science, The
Sakhalin branch of Botanical
garden-institute of the Far East
Branch of the Russian Academy
of Science
Conference hall of Sakhalin
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snow properties and microstructure. Missing links
in snow physical properties.
Moderator: M. Schneebeli
June, 15
1830 – 1930
Excursion
930 – 1100
Session 6. Structure, texture, stratification of
snow cover: instruments and methods of
investigation
Coffee break
Session 7. Snow metamorphism; physical and
mathematical modeling of the processes taking
place in snow cover
Lunch
Session 8. Different aspects of snow studies
Coffee break
Debate
Closing the symposium. Sizing up
K. M. Stroganov, the first deputy of Governor of
the Sakhalin Region
Academician RAS A.I. Khanchuk, director FEGI
FEB RAS
Sato Atsushi, councillor of The International
Glaciological Society, vice-president
of Japanese Society of Snow and Ice
Excursion
1100 – 1120
1120 – 1300
1300– 1400
1400 – 1600
1600 – 1620
1620 – 1700
1700 – 1730
1730 – 1930
June, 16
June, 17-18
1000 – 2000
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Excursion
Banquet
Departure of the participants
Department of Far East
Geological Institute of the Far
East Branch of the Russian
Academy Sciences
The Sakhalin branch of
Botanical garden-institute of the
Far East Branch of the Russian
Academy of Science
Conference hall, building of
International Centre for Business
Cooperation «Sahincentr», first
floor
Conference hall, building of
International Centre for Business
Cooperation «Sahincentr», first
floor
Sakhalin regional museum of
local traditions
Sign point of Sports-tourist
complex «Mountain air»
Sea coast of Sakhalin Island
(Okhotsk sea coast, lakes
Tunajcha and Izmenchivoe)
Airport