Programme
The symposium featured 11 topical sessions covering the breadth of atmospheric radiation research. Sessions included Radiative Transfer Theory and Modeling, Particle Radiative Properties, General Remote Sensing, Understanding Climate using Satellite Data, Surface Measurements and Field Experiments, and Radiation Budget and Forcing. A special focus was placed on the Southern Ocean and Antarctica.
A Topical Union Session was convened by Werner Schmutz. Approximately 300 oral presentations and poster sessions were anticipated across the week.
Key Topics
Registration
Registration fees for IRS 2016 were as follows (all fees in New Zealand dollars, inclusive of GST at 15%):
| Category | Fee (NZD$) |
|---|---|
| Standard Delegate | $700 |
| Student / Retiree Delegate | $350 |
| Accompanying Person | $200 |
| Single Day Registration | $200 |
Full and student registration included attendance at all sessions, morning tea, afternoon tea, lunch, and social functions.
Venue
The symposium was held in the Owen G Glenn building at The University of Auckland, located at 12 Grafton Road, Auckland Central. The building is home to the University's Business School and is within close walking distance to downtown Auckland.
Directions were provided from The Langham Hotel and the Copthorne Hotel for attendees staying nearby.
Call for Abstracts
Submissions of abstracts were invited for the 2016 International Radiation Symposium. The closing date for abstract submission was 11:59pm (NZT) on Saturday 10 October 2015. Abstracts were to be approximately half a page in length, and presentations could be delivered in either oral or poster format.
Abstract reviews were completed by a panel in mid-November 2015. For inquiries, the contact was wiebke.andresen@auckland.ac.nz.
Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand's largest city and gateway to the Pacific, offered a vibrant setting for the symposium. Attendees could explore attractions including the Auckland Museum, the Auckland Explorer Bus, 360 Discovery cruises, and Ananda Tours. Wine tasting tours and Harley tours were also available for those seeking local experiences.
Travel & Visa
Auckland International Airport is located approximately 40 minutes from the city centre. A regular 15-minute Airbus Express service was available from the airport for NZ$16 one way. Taxi and shuttle ranks were located at the terminal forecourts. International visitors were advised to check New Zealand immigration requirements for visa information.
Sponsorship
Corporate and institutional sponsorship opportunities were available for the 2016 International Radiation Symposium, offering benefits for supporting organisations.