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International Symposium on Physics, Chemistry and Ecology of Seasonally Frozen Soils
Fairbanks, Alaska
June 10-12, 1997

1st Announcement

Organizing Committee

Co-Chairs:

Jerry K. Radke, National Soil Tilth Lab, USDA
Brenton S. Sharratt, North Central Soil Conservation Lab, USDA

Program:

Pieter Groenevelt, Dept. Land Resource Science, Univ. of Guelph

Publications:

Alex Iskandar, Cold Regions Research and Engineering Lab, US Army

Coordinator:

Larry Hinzman, Water Research Center, Univ. of Alaska, Fairbanks

SEASONALLY FROZEN SOILS SYMPOSIUM

OBJECTIVES

Freezing and thawing can have a profound impact on the stability, hydrology and ecology of soils at high latitudes and elevations worldwide. This phenomena influences our ability to adapt engineering technologies and manage ecosystems. Recent advancements in the detection and prediction of physical and biological processes in frozen soils affords an opportunity to document and discuss these findings within a symposium format. An important contribution of this symposium will be identifying knowledge gaps and research needs in the physics, chemistry and biology of frozen soils that will promote wise use and better management of lands in the future.

TOPICS

Scientists, engineers and conservationists are invited to present papers related to the occurrence, measurement, and prediction of physical and biological processes in frozen soils. Topics of specific interest are those related to the climatology, physics, chemistry and ecology of seasonally frozen soils and include:

duration/distribution of frozen soils
measurement techniques
modeling processes
artificial soil freezing/thawing
bioremediation
soil physical properties and processes
adaptation/survival of organisms
snow properties/dynamics
land management impacts on soil freezing
fate and transformations of chemicals/gases

PROGRAM

Plenary and poster sessions are planned for the three day symposium. Registration will begin Monday, June 9, 1997 at the University of Alaska-Fairbanks. Following the symposium, a one-day post-symposium tour will allow attendees to visit field research projects and to view natural frozen soil features in the Fairbanks area.

CALL FOR PAPERS

Authors intending to offer a paper/poster are required to submit an abstract (in English) of no more than one-page by April 1, 1996. All papers, whether paper or poster presentation, will be editorially reviewed and published in the Symposium proceedings.

Abstracts should include in this order: authors, title, text, corresponding author's address and telephone number. Submit abstracts to:

     Dr. Pieter Groenevelt, Program Chair
     Department of Land Resource Science
     University of Guelph
     Guelph, Ontario  N1G 2W1
     CANADA

IMPORTANT DATES

Abstracts submitted: April 1, 1996
Acceptance Notice: May 1, 1996
Papers Due: October 1, 1996
Papers returned for revision: January 1, 1997
Camera-ready papers due: February 1, 1997
Symposium: June 10-12, 1997

FOR MORE INFORMATION

For information about the symposium program, please contact:

     Brenton Sharratt
     phone:  (612) 589-3411
     E-mail: bsharratt@mail.mrsars.usda.gov

     Jerry Radke
     phone:  (515) 294-0213
     E-mail: jkradke@iastate.edu

                           ABSTRACT SUBMISSION FORM
           International Symposium of Physics, Chemistry and Ecology
                          of Seasonally Frozen Soils
                               Fairbanks, Alaska
                               June 10-12, 1997

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Presentation preference:   Oral _____     Poster ______

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Please return this form or reasonable facsimile with a one page abstract
by April 1, 1996 to:

     Dr. Pieter Groenevelt, Program Chair
     Department of Land Resource Science
     University of Guelph
     Guelph, Ontario  N1G 2W1
     CANADA

or FAX to him at (519) 824-5730

or E-mail to pgroenev@lrs.uoguelph.ca

International Symposium on Physics, Chemistry and Ecology of Seasonally Frozen Soils Fairbanks, Alaska June 10-12, 1997 1st Announcement

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