*************************************************************************** From: Jeffrey Johnson <jeff.johnson@xxxxxxxxxxx> *************************************************************************** Graduate-level Volcano Geophysics Field Course in Ecuador a 3 credit-hour course (GEOP572) offered through New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (Socorro, NM) with collaboration from the Instituto Geofisico of the Escuela Politecnica Nacional (Quito) Website: http://geop572.nmtgeop.net/ New Mexico Tech and the Escuela Politecnica Nacional will offer a 3-week intensive geophysics field course focused on multi-disciplinary volcano geophysics and digital signal processing. The course will entail hands-on deployment of broadband seismometers, infrasound sensors, and tilt meters at one or more actively erupting volcanoes in Ecuador followed by data collection, processing, and analysis of the data. Classroom instruction will focus on time series analysis, signal processing, source localization, seismic array analyses, and integrated geophysical data analysis techniques. Intra-course field trips in physical volcanology are planned for Reventador, Cotopaxi, Guagua Pichincha, and Tungurahua Volcanoes as well as observatories in Quito and at Tungurahua. Approximately 50% of the course will be spent in the classroom and 50% in the field. Receipt of a short pre-application due by January 15th is required in order to register for this course. The pre-application questionnaire can be found at the course website (http://geop572.nmtgeop.net/). Class size is limited to 15 and prerequisites include coursework in college physics, calculus, volcanology, and/or permission of instructors. Although the class will not be physically grueling, a desire and ability to actively engage in field work is required. Registration for the 3-credit hour summer course offering (to be listed GEOP572) will be through New Mexico Tech and will cost ~$750. This registration fee will cover all in-country travel expenses, hardware usage (provided by IRIS PASSCAL, NMT, and IG-EPN), and classroom space. Lodging, food, and international travel (to Quito) are the responsibilities of the participants, but we expect accommodations plus food not to exceed $1000 for the duration of the course. Airfare from major U.S. cities to Quito is usually $600-900. Limited in-country financial support may be available for students who demonstrate need. For additional information contact "Jeffrey Johnson" <jeff.johnson@xxxxxxxxxxx> or "Mario Ruiz" <mruiz@xxxxxxxxxxxx> or visit the course website at http://geop572.nmtgeop.net/. ============================================================== To unsubscribe from the volcano list, send the message: signoff volcano to: listserv@xxxxxxx, or write to: volcano-request@xxxxxxxx To contribute to the volcano list, send your message to: volcano@xxxxxxxx Please do not send attachments. ==============================================================
