- IP Workshop 2009
The Induced Polarization working group of the German Geophysical Society (DGG) invites participation in the
International Workshop on
Induced Polarization in Near-Surface Geophysics
September 30 – October 1, 2009
Bonn, Germany
http://ipworkshop.geo.uni-bonn.de
Co-sponsored by the Transregional Collaborative Research Centre 32 “Patterns in soil-vegetation-atmosphere systems: monitoring, modelling and data assimilation” funded by the German Science Foundation (DFG).
In the induced polarization (IP) geophysical method the electrical polarizability of subsurface soils and rocks is measured for exploration purposes. While originally developed for the prospection and characterization of mineral deposits, which represent well polarizable targets, in recent years the value of the IP method also has been recognized for near-surface studies in relatively low-polarizable, sedimentary environments. The latter development has become possible due to considerable improvements over the last decade in instrumentation, macroscopic modelling and inversion techniques, and the understanding of the microscopic origin of IP. Promising applications of the IP method are particularly seen in the rapidly emerging fields of hydrogeophysics and biogeophysics, including for instance the characterization of hydraulic properties or the monitoring of biogeochemical processes in the subsurface. The aim of the workshop is to discuss the recent developments of the method as well as future research needs, applications and limitations. Any contribution on the subject is welcome, addressing for example data acquisition, petrophysical relationships, theory and laboratory studies, inverse modelling and imaging, or dealing with environmental, hydrological or engineering applications.
Keynote Speakers
Andrew Binley, Lancaster University, UK
André Revil, Colorado School of Mines, USA
Lee Slater, Rutgers University, USA
Kenneth H. Williams, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, USA
Program
The workshop starts on September 30th at 8:30 am at the Universitätsclub (see below for venue). The workshop program is available here.
Organization
Andreas Kemna,
University of Bonn
Spokesman of the DGG IP working
group
Adrián Flores-Orozco,
University of Bonn
Venue
The workshop will take place from September 30 to October 1, 2009 at the Universitätsclub Bonn e.V., Konviktstr. 9, 53113 Bonn, Germany. http://www.uniclub-bonn.de
Größere Kartenansicht
Registration
Deadline for registration is August 31,
2009. Workshop fees are ¤ 60 for DGG members and/or students, and ¤ 80
for others, including two lunch buffets during the workshop. Please
fill out the Registration Form and
send it by email to ipworkshop@geo.uni-bonn.de
or by fax to +49 228 73 2508.
Please transfer the workshop fees by August 31, 2009 to:
Account holder: Universitaetskasse Bonn
Institution: Sparkasse Koeln Bonn
IBAN: DE08370501980000057695
BIC: COLSDE33
Transfer reason: Kap 61111, Tit 11950, UT 80, Ins 63800202, Pos 06
Abstract Submission
Deadline for submission of abstracts (max. ½ page) is August 31, 2009. Every participant is encouraged to present a poster during the workshop. However, relevant contributions might be invited for oral presentations. Abstracts can be submitted by email to ipworkshop@geo.uni-bonn.de. A printed version of the submitted abstracts will be handed out to the participants on place.
Contact
Adrián
Flores-Orozco
Geodynamics/Geophysics
Steinmann Institute
University of Bonn
Nussallee 8, 53115 Bonn, Germany
Phone: +49 228 73 9333
Fax: +49 228 73 2508
ipworkshop@geo.uni-bonn.de
