Splinter - Promoting Citizen Science for Space Weather Research and ApplicationsQahwaji, Rami - University of Bradford, UNITED KINGDOMVanlommel, Petra - STCE, BELGIUM Lilensten, Jean - Institut de Planetologie et d'Astrophysique de Grenoble (IPAG), FRANCE Friday November 22nd, 2013, 15:15-16:45 We introduce the concept of Citizen Science: the active involvement of interested citizens in the various disciplines of space weather. This meeting aims to support existing projects and new proposals. Hence, special attention is paid to the development of citizen science initiatives, the implementation of these initiatives and the evaluation of feasibility/success. Matters related to the metadata and technology development required to support Citizen Science for Space Weather will also be discussed. 15:15 Introduction - Rami, Jean and Petra 15:20 Solar Stormwatch - Chris Scott/Luke Barnard 15:30 The Sunspot observers network - Frederic Clette 15:40 Brams, Belgian RAdio Meteor Stations - Herve Lamy 15:50 Amateur astronomy clubs in Belgium - Stijn Calders 16:00 Eija/David 16:10 Discussion, remarks and action plans. We aim at an open discussion, round table. The time scheme is flexible. Everybody is welcome to give input and present ideas and proposals, even if your name doesn't appear in the list above. Back to the splinter overview |
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