First Announcement and Call for Abstract Submission
The Third International Workshop on Multi-observations and
Interpretations of Tibet, Xinjiang and Siberia (TibXS)
(IWGS)
3rd TibXS Workshop, Aug 26-30, 2012, Chengdu, China
http://www.sgg.whu.edu.cn/tibxs
http://space.cv.nctu.edu.tw/altimetryworkshop/TibXS2012/TibXS2012.htm
Organized and sponsored by
School of Geodesy and Geomatics/Key Laboratory of Geospace Environment and Geodesy, Wuhan
University, Wuhan 430079, China;
Department of Civil Engineering, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu , Taiwan;
Sichuan Surveying and Mapping Bureau;
International Association of Geodesy, Joint Working Group 2.4 (TibXS)，Subcommission2.5 (satellite
altimetry) and Subcomission4.4 (Applications of Satellite and Airborne Imaging Systems)
Background information
T
ibet, Xinjiang and Siberia (TibXS) are regions with active plate tectonics and climate processes.
Evidences from satellite gravimetry and altimetry show the hydrological evolutions over these
regions are sensitive to global climate change. For example, inter-annual lake level changes over
Tibet and Xinjiang from satellite altimetry are found to be connected to El Nino Southern Oscillation
(ENSO). Lakes in central Asia originating in Xinjiang and lakes in eastern Siberia show sharp changes in
lake levels that can be explained by climate change. Recent terrestrial gravity, GRACE, altimeter and GPS
observations suggest that the crust over the Tibetan plateau is thickening, and some of the mountain
glaciers appear to be thinning. With proper data processing, satellite altimetry is able to estimate vertical
displacement, permafrost thawing, and evolution of mountain glacier, particularly with the recent Cryosat2 data. A superconducting gravimeter has now been installed in Lhasa to monitor the long-term gravity
change. GOCE’s new gravity field may also reveal new tectonic features in TibXS. Under the support of
IAG Commissions 2 and 3, this is the third workshop to promote the study of geodynamic and climate
processes in TibXS. The Scientific and Local Organizing Committee welcome world scientists to join the
meeting.
Scientific Committee
Chair:
Cheinway Hwang, National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
Vice-chair:
WenBin Shen, Wuhan University, China
Members:
Benjamin Fong Chao, Central University, Taiwan
Xiaoli Deng, Curtin University, Australia
Xiao-Li Ding, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
Jeff Freymueller, University of Alaska, USA
Kosuke Heki, Hokkaido University, Japan
CK Shum, Ohio State University, USA
Xiaodong Song, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA
Heping Sun, Inst. of Geodesy and Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Science, China
Wenke Sun, Key Laboratory of Computational Geodynamics, Chinese Academy of Science, China
Qi Wang, China University of Geoscience (Wuhan), China
Local Organization Committee
Honorary Chairs:
Jinsheng Ning, Wuhan University, China
Houtze Hsu, Inst. of Geod. and Geophys., Chinese Academy of Science, China
Jingnan Liu, Wuhan University, China
Jiancheng Li, Wuhan University, China
Chair:
WenBin Shen, Wuhan University, China
Members:
Fei Li, Wuhan University, China
Hansheng Wang, Inst. of Geodesy and Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Science, China
Caijun Xu, Wuhan University, China
Min Zhong, Inst. of Geodesy and Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Science, China
Zhicai Luo, Wuhan University, China
Shuangxi Zhang, Wuhan University, China
Venue
The host city is Chengdu, capital of Sichuan Province, China. The workshop will be held in a Hotel
(to be determined later) in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China.
Abstract submission
Deadline for Abstracts Submission is July 20, 2012. Abstracts should be submitted to Mr. R.
Sun (rsun1943@163.com).
Theme of the workshop
All observational results and interpretations should be related to TibXS, including, but not limited to
Long-term monitoring of surface processes from satellite altimeter such as TOPEX-Jason-1 and
2, ERS-1, -2 and ENVISAT
Preliminary Cryosat-2 result
Results of satellite and terrestrial-based gravimetric observations
Results of GNSS observations, GNSS meteorology and ionosphere
Regional hydrology, vertical displacement, glacier change, lake level change from altimeter and
superconducting gravimeter;
 Various applications, geophysical interpretations and consequences of gravity, GNSS, satellite
altimetry and seismic observations
 Detections and interpretations of anomalous signals prior to large earthquakes
SAR and LiDAR detections of surface deformation, especially over TibXS
Special issue of a SCI journal
Selected contributions from this workshop and solicited papers are encouraged to submit to a special
issue of a SCI-indexed journal. The journal and the guest editors will be announced later. The
tentative deadline of paper submission is Feb. 15, 2013.
Registration
On-site registration on 26 Aug 2012 is recommended. The registration fee is 200 USD (or RMB
1300). For accompanying adults, the registration fee is 70 USD (or RMB 500).
Formal language of the Workshop
All abstracts, full papers, and presentations should be given in English.
Scientific Tours
Tours to wonderlands such as Jiuzhaigou Valley, Mountain Qingcheng, Dujiangyan Irrigation System,
etc., will be arranged after the workshop.
Accommodations
Sufficient two-bed or double rooms at a Hotel in Chengdu will be reserved for the representatives. A
two-bed standard room costs about 500RMB (75 USD), and a two-bed or twin-bed business room
costs about 640 RMB (95 USD)*
*Note: the price might be changed a little due the popular tour season.
Transportation
Details will be distributed in the second announcement.
Reception and Invitations
All representatives are invited to attend the reception (drinks and snacks) from 18:00 to
20:00 on Aug 26, 2012 (GMT+0800). On the reception, wines, beers, soft-drinks, snacks and
various fruits are provided. Dinner Invitations: All representatives are invited to attend the meeting
close dinner: starting at 19:00 on Aug 29, 2012.
Pre-Registration
The participants are invited to fill in and submit the attached registration form to Mr. R. Sun
(rsun1943@163.com)with the titles of your presentations before July 20, 2012.
Registration Form
TibXS Workshop 2012
August 26-30, 2012, Chengdu, China
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