[meteorite-list] Workshop on the Chronology of Meteorites and the Early Solar System

From: Ron Baalke <baalke_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 09:13:33 -0800 (PST)
Message-ID: <200702121713.JAA14881_at_zagami.jpl.nasa.gov>

http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meetings/metchron2007/home.shtml

Workshop on the Chronology of Meteorites and the Early Solar System
November 5-7, 2007
Kauai, Hawaii

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First Announcement - February 2007
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SPONSORED BY -
Lunar and Planetary Institute,
National Aeronautics and Space
   Administration
University of Hawai'i at Manoa

HOSTED BY -
University of Hawai'i at Manoa
    (Hawai'i Institute of Geophysics
    and Planetology, School of
    Ocean and Earth Science and
    Technology, and the Institute
    for Astronomy)

CONVENERS -
Joel Baker,
   Victoria University of
   Wellington, New Zealand
Martin Bizzarro,
   Geological Institute, Denmark
Klaus Keil,
   University of Hawai'i
Alexander N. Krot,
   University of Hawai'i
Edward R. D. Scott,
   University of Hawai'i

SCIENTIFIC ORGANIZING COMMITTEE -
Francis Albarede,
   Ecole Normale Superieure,
   France
Yuri Amelin,
   Geological Survey of Canada
Martin Bizzarro,
   Geological Institute, Denmark
Marc Chaussidon,
   CRPG-SNRS, France
Harold Connolly,
   Kingsborough College-
   City College of New York
Andrew Davis,
   University of Chicago
Gary Huss,
   University of Hawai'i
Klaus Keil,
   University of Hawai'i
Alexander Krot,
   University of Hawai'i
Frank Podosek,
   Washington University
Bo Reipurth,
   University of Hawai'i
Edward R. D. Scott,
   University of Hawai'i
Meenakshi Wadhwa,
   Arizona State University

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  MEETING LOCATION AND DATES
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  The Workshop on the Chronology of Meteorites and the Early Solar
System will be held November 5-7, 2007, at the Sheraton Kauai Resort
<http://www.sheraton-kauai.com>, 2440 Hoonani Road, Poipu Beach, Koloa,
Hawaii (800-782-9488).

Poipu Beach, located on Kauai's southern coastline, was recently named
America's Best Beach by the Travel Channel, ranking top among the ten
"best" beaches selected nationwide. For maps, information, and
activities at Poipu Beach, go to www.poipubeach.org .

  KEY POINTS:
Date: November 5-7, 2007
Location: Kauai, Hawai'i

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  PURPOSE AND SCOPE
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  This interdisciplinary meeting is aimed at understanding the
chronology of the processes in the early solar system as revealed by
meteorites. This includes the astrophysical setting of solar system
formation, the origin of short-lived radioisotopes, and the chronology
of nebular and asteroidal processes: formation of chondrules, refractory
inclusions and matrices of primitive chondrites, timing of accretion and
thermal processing (aqueous alteration, thermal metamorphism, and
igneous differentiation) of asteroids and comets. The workshop will
review recent advances in long-lived isotopes and short-lived isotopes
such as 26Al-26Mg, 60Fe-60Ni, 10Be-10B, 41Ca-41K, 182Hf-182W, 53Mn-53Cr
with the goal of reconciling long-lived and short-lived isotope
chronologies, as well as potential chronological significance of
O-isotopes. The workshop will also address technical aspects (i.e.,
limitations, advantages, precision, accuracy, interlaboratory
calibration) of various analytical techniques used in cosmochronology
such as LA-MC-ICPMS, MC-ICPMS, SIMS, and TIMS. An important goal of the
workshop is to identify outstanding questions and establish future
research directions.

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  WORKSHOP FORMAT
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  The three-day meeting will largely consist of invited talks with a
small number of contributed talks and a poster session. The workshop
proceedings will be published as review papers or regular articles in
Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta. All papers will be subject to the
normal GCA review process.

A welcome reception will be held after registration check-in on Sunday,
November 4.

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  SPECIAL EVENTS
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  The workshop will honor the outstanding contributions of C. J.
Allegre, G. W. Lugmair, L. E. Nyquist, D. A. Papanastassiou, and G. J.
Wasserburg to our understanding of the chronology of the early solar
system. Their achievements will be honored with a reception and invited
talks.
 
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  ACCOMMODATIONS
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  The Sheraton Kauai Resort is holding a block of 75 rooms for this
meeting. A special daily rate of $150.00 plus applicable taxes (7.25%
hotel occupancy tax and 4.16% state excise tax), single or double
occupancy, for a garden-view room will be available for three days prior
and three days after the meeting dates. (Note: The 2007 GSA rate for
lodging on Kauai is $188.00).

An ocean-front guest room is available for a daily rate of $250.00 plus
applicable taxes.

There is no charge for children 18 years and younger when they share a
room with parent(s) and utilize existing beds. There will be an
additional charge of $50.00 plus tax for a third or fourth adult (18
years or older) in a room. A maximum of four adults is allowed per room.

Check-in time is 3:00 p.m.; check-out time is noon. Guests arriving
prior to check-in will be accommodated as rooms become available. The
hotel will accommodate late check-outs subject to space availability.

To ensure a room at the special rate, reservations MUST be made by
October 4, 2007.

** After October 4, 2007, any unsold rooms will be released back to the
hotel inventory, and guests who register after that date will be charged
according to available rates. **

Room Deposit: A deposit equal to two nights' stay is required to hold
each individual's reservation. Upon guest check-in, the deposit will be
applied to the first and final nights of the reserved stay. All deposits
will be charged at the time the reservation is made.

Cancellations: The deposit is refundable if cancellation is prior to 30
days before arrival and a cancellation number has been obtained.

Porterage/baggage handling charge: A one-time charge of $6.00 per
person will be assessed for round-trip baggage handling. The charge will
be indicated at check-out on each guest's bill and is in addition to
(not in lieu of) the usual gratuities for baggage handling.

Resort Amenity Charge: A charge of $15.00 plus 4.16% tax will be
charged per room per day, to be indicated at check-out on each guest's
bill. The Resort Amenity Charge includes the following amenities and
services:

    * Self-parking (valet parking is available for an additional $8.00
      per day)
    * In-room coffee and tea
    * In-room personal safe
    * In-room refrigerator
    * Local on-island telephone calls
    * Use of fitness center and tennis facilities
    * Guest news library with internet and e-mail access
    * Daily torch-lighting ceremony and Hawai'ian entertainment
    * Cultural arts and crafts, lei making, and hula lessons
* Discount on selected beach activity rentals

Early Departure Fee: Guests will be required to advise the hotel at or
before check-in of any change in the reserved length of stay. Changes
made after check-in will be subject to an early departure fee of 50% of
the special room rate, to be charged to the guest's individual account.

Keiki Program: A fun, cultural, and educational program for children
ages 3-12 is available at the Sheraton Kauai Resort. For more
information go to http://www.sheraton-kauai.com/act_keikisk.htm.

Room Reservations: To reserve a room, call 1-800-782-9488 and ask for
the "Workshop on Chronology of Meteorites" rate.

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  TRANSPORTATION
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  There are frequent flights between Lihue and Honolulu on Aloha and
Hawai'ian Airlines. (Check with your airline to determine whether there
are any direct flights to Lihue from the mainland.) The Sheraton Kauai
Resort is located approximately 16 miles from the Lihue airport and
takes about 30 minutes by car or taxi (about $50.00). From the Lihue
airport proceed onto Ahukini Road, then turn left on Kuhio Highway 56.
Follow 56 which connects with Kaumualii Highway 50. Stay on Kaumualii
(approximately 20 minutes) and turn left on Maluhia Road/Highway 520,
also known as "Tree Tunnel" (green sign says Poipu and Koloa town).
Proceed to Koloa town and turn right on Koloa Road; very shortly turn
left on Poipu Road. Continue on Poipu Road until you see the Sheraton
sign (on the corner of Kapili) and turn right onto Kapili. At the stop
sign, turn left on Hoonani, and the hotel will be a short distance ahead
on the right side.

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  TRAVEL GRANTS
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  A limited number of student travel grants will be available for
qualified students and recent Ph.D.s. Applicants should be first author
of an abstract to be presented at the meeting and should apply for a
travel grant when they submit their abstract. More information will be
included in the second announcement.

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  FUTURE ANNOUNCEMENTS
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  More detailed information will be available in future announcements
posted on this website (see schedule below). To aid in planning
purposes, we strongly urge you to submit an electronic Indication of
Intent form
<http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meetings/metchron2007metchron2007.iofi.cfm>.
The information on this form will not only provide invaluable
information for the meeting organizers as they plan logistical
strategies for the workshop, but will also subscribe you to an e-mail
notification list to receive late-breaking news and information about
the workshop. Please make sure to include a valid e-mail address.

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  CONTACT INFORMATION
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  For further information regarding the format and scientific objectives
of the workshop, contact

    MARTIN BIZZARRO
    Geological Institute of Denmark
    Phone: 45 35 32 24 21
    Fax: 45 35 32 24 99
    E-mail: bizzarro at geol.ku.dk

    ALEXANDER N. KROT
    Hawai'i Institute of Geophysics and Planetology,
    School of Ocean and Earth Science
    University of Hawai'i at Manoa
    Phone: 808-956-3900
    Fax: 808-956-6322
    E-mail: sasha at higp.hawaii.edu

For further information regarding workshop logistics and announcements,
contact

    MARY CLOUD
    Lunar and Planetary Institute
    Phone: 281-486-2143
    Fax: 281-486-2125
    E-mail: cloud at lpi.usra.edu


SCHEDULE
June 22, 2007 Second announcement with call for abstracts
and registration information
August 3, 2007 Abstract Deadline
September 14, 2007 Final announcement with program and abstracts
posted on this website
September 21, 2007 Deadline for registration at reduced rate
October 4, 2007 Deadline for hotel reservation with special rates
November 5-7, 2007 Workshop on Chronology of Meteorites and
the Early Solar System
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Received on Mon 12 Feb 2007 12:13:33 PM PST