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The Computational Infrastructure for Geodynamics' (CIG) long-term tectonics community is partnering with EarthScope for the first CIG-EarthScope Institute for Lithospheric Modeling workshop, to be held in Tempe, Arizona at the EarthScope National Office on the Arizona State University Campus February 3-4, 2014.
This meeting will focus on geodynamic modeling of lithosphere dynamics, data integration, and the software tools that facilitate this work. The primary goal of this workshop is to establish use cases, which will facilitate the development of a list of functional specification, scientific goals and end-user criteria that will improve current and future development of lithosphere modeling software as well as enhance use of EarthScope-related observations of lithospheric structure and deformation. Discussion will also include best practices for dissemination of codes, including contribution of open-source codes to CIG, training, manual development, and how CIG can help PIs achieve their software development and data management goals.
The workshop will combine developer presentations on new advances in lithosphere modeling tools, posters and identification of science drivers and datasets that are advancing our understanding of lithosphere deformation. In depth discussions between end-users and developers will address the needs and goals of both groups and how this can be integrated into the EarthCube framework. The primary goal of these discussions is to develop a white paper that will outline a 5-10 yr roadmap for the long-term tectonics community including major scientific goals, numerical advances, and benchmarks.
The CIG Long Term Tectonics Working Group aims to provide numerical tools to researchers who investigate the behavior of the lithosphere and upper mantle over time scales on the order of 104-9 years. Studies undertaken by the LTT community commonly focus on subduction of the tectonic plates, creation and evolution of mid-ocean ridges, upwelling and self-spreading of sub-lithospheric mantle plumes, and large-scale continental deformation. Such simulations are complex and involve multiple scales of interaction between materials of widely varying rheologies, from linear/non-linear viscous to brittle faulting, as well as other multi-physics problems like two-phase flow of melts or other fluids and chemical evolution during the above processes.
For more information please contact us at events@geodynamics.org or the conference organizers:See Summary for the final workshop report, presentations and participant list.
Maps
Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Bldg, (ITSB4), ASU
Four Points by Sheraton (hotel)
Accommodations
Accommodation will be covered for workshop participants at the Four Points by Sheraton, Tempe AZ:
Please note: Only a limited number of accommodations will be available for the evening of February 4th. See Air Travel note below.
Meals
Breakfast is offered as part of your room rate at the Four Points by Sheraton.
Please let Cindy Dick know if you have a dietary request (vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, allergies, etc.) by January 15, 2014.
Air Travel
Phoenix Sky Harbor International is served by Southwest Airlines, U.S. Airways and most major national airlines.
Please book flights departing after 5pm on February 4th. Please consult check-in Staff upon arrival to arrange group shuttle reservations departing directly from ISTB.
Ground Transportation
The Four Points Sheraton provides free shuttle service. Upon arrival, call for pick-up: 480.968.3451
Poster Instructions
Poster boards will be located on the 3rd floor. Please post by noon on Monday or give them to the staff at the check-in desk outside of 240 ITSB4 upon arrival. Posters should be no larger than 4'x8'.
Reimbursement
Funds will be available for reimbursement of travel expenses for attendees. Please refer to your offer letter for details. Participants must register to ensure they are part of the paid hotel block. Breakfast is provided by the hotel. Lunch on both days and dinner Monday evening will also be provided. You are responsible for your own room charges.
Please note Arizona State University is a tobacco-free campus.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact events@geodynamics.org.
