Dear colleagues,

We would like to bring your attention to the COSPAR-24-D1.6 Scientific Event on the Understanding and Predicting Solar Energetic Particle Events Across the Heliosphere that will take place at the upcoming COSPAR 2024 45th Scientific Assembly (https://www.cospar2024.org/) from 13 – 21 July 2024 in Busan, Korea.

Solar Energetic Particle (SEP) events pose a significant threat to space weather and human space exploration. Understanding and predicting these events are crucial for minimizing their impact. This session will bring together researchers in the field to discuss the latest advancements in SEP research, including observations, theoretical modeling, and data analysis techniques. We will address several key topics, such as the acceleration mechanisms of SEPs and their transport through the turbulent solar wind. Additionally, we will explore methods for predicting the occurrence, duration, and intensity of SEP events, including advancements in space weather forecasting. Our goal is to foster collaboration among scientists and to develop a comprehensive understanding of SEP events that will enhance our ability to predict and mitigate their effects.

In this session, we invite contributions on models and observations of SEPs, covering their initiation by solar eruptive events, acceleration, injection, transport and prediction of their occurrence and corresponding characteristics at Earth and other planets. The session focuses on key developments that address SEP forecasting at different time scales.

We solicit contributions related to:
• The acceleration of particles to space weather relevant energies, including the relative role of reconnection, compressions and shocks.
• Modeling particle acceleration and transport in the corona and the inner heliosphere.
• Multi-spacecraft observations of SEP events across the heliosphere (using e.g. Helios, Parker Solar Probe, Solar Orbiter, BepiColombo, L1, Mars, and beyond)
• Predicting the occurrence and characteristics of SEP events (including physics-based, data-driven, and machine learning approaches).
• Modeling and predicting the evolution of the SEP time profile.
• Capabilities to predict SEP events across the heliosphere.

The abstract submission is currently open and abstracts will continue to be accepted up until 09 February 2024 (https://www.cospar-assembly.org/admin/sessioninfo.php?session=1220).

On behalf of the Scientific Organizing Committee

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The Royal Astronomical Society’s 2024 National Astronomy Meeting (NAM2024) will be held at the University of Hull from Sunday 14th July to Friday 19th July. In addition to the UK’s astronomy community, the meeting includes the UK Solar Physics (UKSP) community and participation from the Magnetosphere Ionosphere and Solar-Terrestrial (MIST) community.

The call for session proposals is now open. We encourage members of the Astronomy, UKSP and MIST community from all levels of seniority to apply for specialist and cross-disciplinary scientific presentation and discussion sessions. As well as hosting parallel sessions of varying duration, the conference may host collaborative meetings, workshops and lunch sessions. The applicants of any successful proposals will be expected to take on the role of scientific organisers of the session. We also encourage proposals for dedicated sessions on issues relevant to the UK astronomical community, such as sustainability, engagement, diversity, and inclusion.

We will provide the opportunity for the community to apply for longer two-day “key sessions”, which allow for more in-depth coverage of exciting areas. If you wish your session proposal to be considered for a key session slot, simply indicate this in your submission, the email for which is noted below.

We are currently planning for a hybrid meeting, in which a large number of participants attend in person, but with the opportunity for remote participation for additional delegates. Session conveners should consider any implications for their proposals.

The NAM2024 web page is in the midst of being populated (http://nam2024.wordpress.hull.ac.uk) and will continually be updated throughout January with further details, but in the meantime, we are happy to announce that the Call for Session Proposals is now open. Proposals should be submitted via email to nam2024@hull.ac.uk

The deadline for submitting proposals for sessions is Wednesday 7th Feb 2024 at 17:00 UTC.

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Abstract deadline extended: 10/01/2024!

We would like to draw your attention to the ST17 session: ‘Observing and Simulating Plasma Dynamics in the Solar Atmosphere’ in the framework of the Asia Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS) conference.

The 21th Annual Meeting of the Asia Oceania Geosciences Society, taking place from 23 to 28 June 2024 in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Further details regarding abstract submission, registration, accommodation and relevant deadlines can be found on the meeting website: https://www.asiaoceania.org/aogs2024/public.asp?page=home.asp

Conveners:
Dr Suzana S. A. Silva (The University of Sheffield), Dr Nitin Yadav (Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Thiruvananthapuram), Dr Chia-Hsien Lin (National Central University), Dr Luiz A. C. A. Schiavo (Northumbria University), Prof Viktor Fedun (The University of Sheffield)

Session Description
Solar atmosphere exhibits intricate plasma dynamics, showcasing a variety of phenomena associated with the excitation of different kinds of plasma flows (e.g. vortices, jets, shear), energy transport, and heating. These dynamic processes within the solar atmosphere are intimately connected to magnetic fields, which are inherently intertwined with the flow patterns in the photosphere and chromosphere. Consequently, developing realistic models for the solar atmosphere becomes imperative to accurately capture the intricate interplay between magnetic fields and plasma flows. This interplay can lead to the propulsion of plasma jets, the formation of vortex motions, the onset of instabilities, solar flares and the generation of turbulence, among other phenomena in Quiet Sun and Active regions. The new cutting-edge ground- and space- based observations (SST, BBSO, DKIST, Solar Orbiter, Parker Solar Probe, Aditya-L1) provide us with a wealth of data for validation of our current theoretical understanding of the behaviour of magnetic fields and flows in the photosphere and chromosphere, thereby significantly improving MHD models. In light of these developments, our proposed session invites contributions centred on analysing observational data and developing theoretical approaches, including high-performance computing (HPC) simulations and analytical methods. The proposed session aims to enhance our insights into the solar atmospheric dynamics across various scales and explore synergies between the fundamental facets of solar plasma physics. It will also provide a platform for engaging discussions among esteemed scientists, early-career researchers, and PhD students. The following research topics will be covered: photospheric magnetic fields; Coherent plasma structures (e.g., vortices, source / sink type motions and laminar flows; spicules, swirls, Ellerman bombs, magnetic bright points, pores and sunspot structures/flows); Energy transport between lower and upper solar atmosphere layers; Turbulent plasma processes.

With our Best Regards,
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The programme is now available for the RAS Discussion Meeting: ‘Energetic particle acceleration and heliosphere-interstellar medium interactions: preparing for IMAP’, on Friday 12th January 2024 – 10.30-15.30. See: https://www.star.uclan.ac.uk/~sdalla/RAS_Discussion_MeetingJan2024.html

The meeting will take place in person and online. Please book a ticket via the RAS webpage: https://ras.ac.uk/events-and-meetings/ras-meetings/energetic-particle-acceleration-and-heliosphere-interstellar

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Dear colleagues,

It is our pleasure to invite you to submit an abstract to our event in the upcoming 45th COSPAR scientific assembly in Busan, South Korea, 13-21 July 2024.

Event E2.6: Developments and applications of the solar magnetic field modelling

Scientific Organizing Committee: Iulia Chifu, Chaowei Jiang, Argiris Koumtzis, Thomas Neukirch, Brigitte Schmieder, Yingna Su, P. Vemareddy, Michael Wheatland

Confirmed Solicited Speakers: Feng Chen, Mark Cheung, Yang Guo, Satoshi Inoue, Kanya Kusano, Gherardo Valori, Shangbin Yang

The deadline for abstract submission is February 09, 2024 at 23:59 CET.

Event description: https://www.cospar-assembly.org/admin/session_cospar.php?session=1260

Abstract submission: https://cospar-assembly.org/user/mypapers.php?log=1

We look forward to meeting you in Busan. Thank you very much!

With best wishes,

Main Scientific Organizer: ZHU Xiaoshuai (National Space Science Center CAS, China)

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Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce that we are accepting abstract submissions for our EGU24 session: ST1.7 – “Advances in Solar and Heliospheric Science through Radio Observations”.

Our topics of interest include, but are not limited to : i) Multi-wavelength observations of solar eruptions from the radio perspective; ii) Modeling of radio waves generation and energy transport in the corona and interplanetary space; iii) Theoretical studies of the mechanisms responsible for generating and propagating non-thermal electrons in the Sun’s atmosphere; iv) New instruments for solar and heliospheric radio observation, introducing the capability and observation plan.

As we believe in fostering collaboration and promoting diverse perspectives, we welcome submissions from researchers at all career stages, including early-career scientists and students.

The abstract submission deadline is 10 January 2024, 13:00 CET. To submit your abstract to this session, please follow the instructions here.

For further information, feel free to contact me (anshu.kumari@nasa.gov), Diana Morosan (diana.morosan@utu.fi), Peijin Zhang (peijinz@ucar.edu) or Pietro Zucca (zucca@astron.nl).

Please forward this to your colleagues who may be interested in our session.

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Dear Colleagues,

The abstract submission is now open until 4 Jan 2024 for the 21st annual meeting of the Asian Ocianean Geosciences Society, to be held from 23 to 28 June 2024 in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

We sincerely invite you to submit your abstracts to Session ST05: Small-scale Transients in the Solar Atmosphere. The information for this session is as follows:

Section(s): ST – Solar and Terrestrial Sciences (Primary)

Session Title: Small-scale Transients in the Solar Atmosphere

Session Description
A wide range of dynamic events and phenomena on small spatial and temporal scales exist in the solar atmosphere from the photosphere to the corona. These small-scale transients include but are not limited to linear and non-linear MHD waves, oscillations, granulations, (magnetic) bright points, spicules, jets nanoflares and microflares. There is a consensus that these localised events play key roles in storing, releasing and converting different forms of energy, leading to heating the solar atmosphere and accelerating the solar wind. This session will focus on the observations, modelling and numerical simulations of small-scale transients in the photosphere, chromosphere, transition region, and corona. We welcome contributions using data from current and future facilities as well as analytical and numerical models. Session goals include synthesizing observations across multiple wavelengths, validating models with observations, and elucidating the role of small-scale transients in the energization and dynamics of the solar atmosphere.

Conveners: Prof Jiajia Liu (University of Science and Technology of China, China), Dr Piyali Chatterjee (Indian Institute of Astrophysics, India), Prof Robertus Erdelyi (The University of Sheffield, United Kingdom), Prof Hui Tian (Peking University, China)

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Dear all,

Here is the final announcement regarding abstract submission for the RAS Specialist Discussion Meeting entitled: ‘Investigating the dynamic solar atmosphere in the age of Solar Orbiter’.
This in-person meeting will take place on 9th February 2024 at Burlington House, London.

The goal of this Specialist Discussion Meeting is to highlight novel results obtained via analysis of data from Solar Orbiter, with a specific focus on results obtained using its suite of remote sensing instruments. Due to the varied payload carried by this satellite, presentations are encouraged covering a range of complementary topics such as coronal dynamics, the driving mechanisms of the solar wind, and the Sun-Earth connection. Discussion time will also be protected to explore how Solar Orbiter can help to link these topics.

Abstracts can be submitted until 8th December 2023 via the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_4ho6OvhAyQzec8qenCT14_VNhrMwRoAaeNzs_kaLvDOTiw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

We look forward to seeing you in London!

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We would like to draw your attention to the ST17 session: ‘Observing and Simulating Plasma Dynamics in the Solar Atmosphere’ in the framework of the Asia Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS) conference.

The 21th Annual Meeting of the Asia Oceania Geosciences Society, taking place from 23 to 28 June 2024 in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Further details regarding abstract submission, registration, accommodation and relevant deadlines can be found on the meeting website: https://www.asiaoceania.org/aogs2024/public.asp?page=home.asp

Important!
Abstract submission deadline is 02 January 2024.

Conveners:
Dr Suzana de Souza e Almeida Silva (The University of Sheffield), Dr Nitin Yadav (Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Thiruvananthapuram), Dr Chia-Hsien Lin (National Central University), Dr Luiz Augusto Camargo Aranha Schiavo (Northumbria University), Prof Viktor Fedun (The University of Sheffield)

Session Description
Solar atmosphere exhibits intricate plasma dynamics, showcasing a variety of phenomena associated with the excitation of different kinds of plasma flows (e.g. vortices, jets, shear), energy transport, and heating. These dynamic processes within the solar atmosphere are intimately connected to magnetic fields, which are inherently intertwined with the flow patterns in the photosphere and chromosphere. Consequently, developing realistic models for the solar atmosphere becomes imperative to accurately capture the intricate interplay between magnetic fields and plasma flows. This interplay can lead to the propulsion of plasma jets, the formation of vortex motions, the onset of instabilities, solar flares and the generation of turbulence, among other phenomena in Quiet Sun and Active regions. The new cutting-edge ground- and space- based observations (SST, BBSO, DKIST, Solar Orbiter, Parker Solar Probe, Aditya-L1) provide us with a wealth of data for validation of our current theoretical understanding of the behaviour of magnetic fields and flows in the photosphere and chromosphere, thereby significantly improving MHD models. In light of these developments, our proposed session invites contributions centred on analysing observational data and developing theoretical approaches, including high-performance computing (HPC) simulations and analytical methods. The proposed session aims to enhance our insights into the solar atmospheric dynamics across various scales and explore synergies between the fundamental facets of solar plasma physics. It will also provide a platform for engaging discussions among esteemed scientists, early-career researchers, and PhD students. The following research topics will be covered: photospheric magnetic fields; Coherent plasma structures (e.g., vortices, source / sink type motions and laminar flows; spicules, swirls, Ellerman bombs, magnetic bright points, pores and sunspot structures/flows); Energy transport between lower and upper solar atmosphere layers; Turbulent plasma processes.

With our Best Regards,
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A reminder that Abstracts are due soon for presentations at the RAS Discussion Meeting on “Energetic particle acceleration and heliosphere-interstellar medium interactions: preparing for IMAP,” taking place on Friday 12th January 2024, 10.30-15.30 at Burlington House.

Abstracts are due on Wednesday December 6th 2023. Please submit your abstract using the form at
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=B3WJK4zudUWDC0-CZ8PTB1-rilACfc9KqkEplb5bFNxUMDREUkc0SzlPQkY3SzQxQ0RBWUxXUjdSTC4u

We invite theoretical, simulation and data driven presentations on all aspects of IMAP science:
• Energetic particle acceleration and propagation
• Multi-spacecraft measurements of meso-scale solar wind structure
• Real time space weather monitoring from L1
• Properties of the local interstellar medium
• Large scale structure of the heliosphere and its interaction with the interstellar medium

More details about the meeting can be found at:
https://ras.ac.uk/events-and-meetings/ras-meetings/energetic-particle-acceleration-and-heliosphere-interstellar
https://www.star.uclan.ac.uk/~sdalla/RAS_Discussion_MeetingJan2024.html

Registration: Please book a ticket via the RAS meeting page at https://ras.ac.uk/events-and-meetings/ras-meetings/energetic-particle-acceleration-and-heliosphere-interstellar

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