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From: Jeffrey B Johnson <jeffrey.b.johnson@xxxxxxxxx>
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Subject: Volcano Geophysical Field Methods Class in Ecuador June 2012
The
Geophysical Institute of the Escuela Politecnica Nacional (IG-EPN;
Quito) and New Mexico Tech (NMT) are pleased to offer Volcano
Geophysical Field Methods (GEOP555) to be held in Ecuador in June of
2012. This intensive graduate-level course is grounded in
seismo-acoustic surveillance of an active volcano and includes
deployment of hardware, data collection, and subsequent analysis and
presentation of that data. As in a previous iteration of the class held
in Ecuador in 2009 (see article in Eos doi:10.1029/2009EO470002)
we plan to be based in Banos and deploy seismo-acoustic arrays at the
nearby Volcan Tungurahua during the first week. During the second week,
while waiting for data to accrue, we will tour other active volcanoes
(e.g., Quilotoa, Cotopaxi, Pichincha, Reventador) and enjoy guest
instruction and expert guidance in physical volcanology from staff from
the IG-EPN. The last ten days of the course will return to Banos for
instrument retrieval and data processing with an emphasis on digital
signal processing and array processing techniques using MATLAB. Teams
of students will present their analyses at the end of the course. A
class website for the 2009 course can be found at http://geop572.nmtgeop.net/
Participating students will need to register
for 4 graduate student credit hours through New Mexico Tech (total
tuition is estimated at ~$1100). Tuition will include all in-country
transportation, hardware and computer provision, and classroom
facilities. Students will be independently responsible for arranging
their transportation from their home to Quito. They will also be
responsible to pay for subsistence costs while in Ecuador (combined
lodging and food are estimated at ~$40 per day x 25 days), however note
that the group accommodation and logistics will be organized for all
course participants and made as economical as possible. Anticipated
course dates in 2012 are June 4th through June 28th.
Limited space is available as class size is
capped at twelve. Enrollment is open to the entire volcanological and
seismological communities, but preference will be given to graduate
students involved in volcano-related research. Please contact Jeff
Johnson (jeff.johnson@xxxxxxxxxxx)
to express interest and submit a short application according to the
template below. This letter of interest must be received prior to
January 15th for full consideration. Email jeff.johnson@xxxxxxxxxxx with questions.
Best,
Jeff Johnson and Mario Ruiz (mruiz@xxxxxxxxxxxx) [instructors]
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Application (_expression_ of interest for Volcano Geophysical Field Methods Class in Ecuador June 2012)
(Please respond to jeff.johnson@xxxxxxxxxxx by January 15th, 2012)
Name:
Address:
Present
Position (undergraduate / graduate / professional. Note: if you are a
student indicate degree sought and expected graduation date):
Area of Research (if relevant):
Coursework previously taken (indicate all that apply)
- Calculus
- Linear Algebra
- College Physics
- Volcanology
- Seismology
- Experience with MATLAB
- Experience win LINUX
Likelihood of attendance (indicate which best applies to you):
- definite; will attend if given the opportunity!
- uncertain (feel free to elaborate here) _________________
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Dr. Jeffrey B. Johnson (Room 348, MSEC)
Assistant Research Professor of Geophysics
Dept of Earth & Environmental Science
New Mexico Tech
801 Leroy Place
Socorro, NM 87801
jeffrey.b.johnson at gmail.com
http://www.ees.nmt.edu/johnson_j/ (NMT webpage)
575-835-6398 (phone) and 575-835-6436 (fax)
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