ABB invites you to participate in WIRSA 2010

2010 marks the 10^thanniversary of
ABB's Workshop on Infrared Remote Sensing Applications (WIRSA)

Celebrate with us the 10^th anniversary of our bi-annual workshop, meet and share your thoughts with other scientists in the field of FTIR Remote Sensing during this 3-day forum. Combine your participation to WIRSA 2010 while enjoying the magnificent environment of the heart of Quebec City.

Event features:

• Guest speaker
• New workshop program
• Visit of the ABB plant tour
• Social activity on Wednesday evening to celebrate the 10th anniversary of WIRSA
• and more...

You wish to participate:
Please complete and submit "Registration to Workshop":WIRSA 2010 - Participant Registration Form

Abstract Due Date: Monday, April 12, 2010

Three topics are covered:

Projects, programs, missions involving infrared remote sensing

• Description, status, etc

Ground-based, airborne or spaceborne instrumentation including,

• Spectrometers,
• Multi and hyper-spectral imagers,
• Radiometers,
• Calibration sources, etc

Remote Sensing applications in:

• Atmospheric science,
• Gas detection and monitoring,
• Infrared signature and characterization,
• Defence and security
• Astronomy and astrophysics,
• Planetary exploration,
• Earth surface observation, etc

Please complete and submit the "Submit Abstract" Form:WIRSA 2010 - Abstract Submission Form

AGENDA: Preliminary agenda will be sent by-e-mail in the coming months.

HOTEL INFORMATION:
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hotel Chateau Laurier Quebec located on the Plains of Abraham in the heart of Quebec City.

Rates:
$159 for "Regular" room per night in single or double occupancy
$179 for "Superior" room per night in single or double occupancy
A supplement of 20$ CDN per additionnal person/ night

Hotel reservation must be done before May 3, 2010. After this date, the block of rooms will be released and hotel will accept reservations upon availability and regular rate will apply.
These rates are valid for June 2 - 3 - 4, 2010
If you wish to have a longer stay at the Hotel Chateau Laurier, the regular rate is applicable as well as hotel availability.
The prices do not include the federal (5%), provincial (7.5%) service taxes & provincial lodging taxes (3%).
Please note that these prices are in Canadian dollars.

Please make your reservation directly with the hotel using this confirmation number: #330453
Toll free number: 1-800-463-4453
Direct line: +1 418-522-8108
By e-mail: reservation@vieuxquebec.com
Visit the hotel website: http://www.vieuxquebec.com/en/laurier/