Conference Archive
Computer Simulations and the Environment
Date: | Thursday 10 September 2009 |
Venue: | Institute of Physics, London, UK |
Organised by: | The Computational Physics Group of the Institute of Physics |
Co-sponsored by: | The Environmental Physics Group of the Institute of Physics |
Introduction
This one-day meeting will focus on state-of-the-art computer simulations of all aspects of the physical environment. The morning session will be devoted to the software aspects of high-performance and distributed computing, and the final talks of the afternoon will cover the next generation of hardware. This is a joint event between the Environmental Physics Group and the Computational Physics Group.
"Volunteer Computing in the Earth Sciences"
Carl Christensen (Stanford University)
"Ensemble Climate Simulations by Volunteers"
Hiro Yamazaki (Oxford University)
"Parallel Adaptive Mesh Methods for Multi-Scale Simulation of the Oceans"
Matt Piggott (Imperial College London)
"Running Big Atmospheric Model Experiments on Big Computers"
Lois Steenman-Clark (National Centre for Atmospheric Science)
"High End Computers"
Akira Asato (LSI Development Division, Fujitsu Ltd, Japan)
Eng Lim Goh (SGI)
Programme
10:00 Carl Christensen
10:45 Hiro Yamazaki
11:30 Coffee
12:00 Matt Piggott
12:45 Lunch
13:45 Lois Steenman-Clark
14:30 Akira Asato (Fujitsu)
15:15 Tea
15:45 Dr Eng Lim Goh (SGI)
16:30 End
Registration Details
Key Dates
Early Registration Deadline: 24 August 2009
Cancellation Deadline: 8 September 2009
Registration Deadline: 8 September 2009
Registration Fees
The registration fee includes attendance at all lectures, refreshments and lunch. The following registration fee applies to those registering on-line using a valid credit or debit card. A supplement of £20 will apply for all other methods of registration. Please note that the £20 discount will be applied on the basket page when the method of payment has been selected.
| Fees up to and including 11 August 09 | Fees from 12 August 2009 | |
| Member | £37.00 | £57.00 |
| Concessionary | £27.00 | £47.00 |
| Non Member | £67.00 | £87.00 |
| Student Non Member | £57.00 | £77.00 |
The following fee applies to those registering on-line without a valid credit or debit card or registering via hard copy.
| Fees up to and including 11 August 09 | Fees from 12 August 2009 | |
| Member | £57.00 | £77.00 |
| Concessionary | £47.00 | £67.00 |
| Non Member | £87.00 | £107.00 |
| Student Non Member | £77.00 | £97.00 |
See below for online and hardcopy registration
Membership Information
Members of the Institute of Physics
- All members of the Institute of Physics including those with an application pending
- Staff at Institute Affiliated Plus Schools
- Members of co-sponsoring Institutes and Societies
- Members of other Societies which have a Companion Society or collaboration agreement with the Institute of Physics
Concessionary
The Concessionary rate is available to student and retired members of the Institute of Physics and those on a career break or a low income.
Non Members
Non members can now join the Institute of Physics for a 3 month period and during this time take advantage of membership benefits including attending conferences at the reduced members rate. For further information and to join, please see http://www.iop.org/ or contact membership@iop.org.
Membership of the Institute of Physics is open to all those with an interest in Physics. For further information, please visit http://members.iop.org/ or e-mail membership@iop.org
Registration
Online registration is recommended and is the most secure method for those wishing to pay by credit or debit card. A reduction of £20.00 will be applied to those registering on-line with a valid debit or credit card at the basket page. All payments will be processed securely using WorldPay and confirmation of your payment will be sent by e-mail once the transaction is complete
For those unable to register on-line, you can download a PDF registration form. Please return your form together with a remittance for fees to the Registrations Department, The Institute of Physics, 76 Portland Place, London W1B 1NT, UK or by fax to +44 (0)20 7470 4900. Please note that unless payment is received prior to the conference, your booking will not be guaranteed - please see alternative payment methods here.
Terms and Conditions
Our Terms and conditions can be found on the on-line booking form.
Co-ordinator
Jenny Bremner
Conference Organiser
Institute of Physics
76 Portland Place
London
W1B 1NT
UK
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7470 4800
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7470 4908
Fax: +44 (0)20 7637 4266
Organiser
Dr Andrew Horsfield
Department of Materials,
Imperial College London,
South Kensington Campus,
London
SW7 2AZ
Tel:+44(0)20 7594 6753
Fax:+44 (0)20 7594 6757
Email: a.horsfield_AT_imperial.ac.uk
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