Fifth Workshop on Three-Dimensional Modelling of Seismic Waves Generation, Propagation and their Inversion 25 September - 6 October 2000 Miramare - Trieste, Italy The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), in collaboration with the Department of Earth Sciences of the University of Trieste, will organize the fifth Workshop on studies of seismic wave propagation in realistic three-dimensional earth models and on methods for inversion of seismic data. The Workshop will take place from 25 September to 6 October 2000 and will be directed by Professors B.G. Bukchin (International Institute of Earthquake Prediction Theory and Mathematical Geophysics, Moscow, Russian Federation), F. Cornet (Departement Seismologie, Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris, France), and G.F. Panza (Department of the Earth Sciences, University of Trieste/ICTP, Italy). The Workshop will be co-sponsored by the Training and Mobility Researchers Programme of the European Commission. PURPOSE AND NATURE The workshop will provide training in advanced methodologies of R&D in fundamental studies of the Earth's evolution and dynamics, and in numerous applied problems, such as prospecting for mineral resources, evaluation of possible seismic hazard with particular attention to megacities, by means of highly realistic microzonation studies, etc. These methodologies are based on a deep understanding of physics of seismic wave generation by natural and artificial sources, and the propagation of these waves through complicated Earth structures. The efficient way to get such an insight is to simulate seismic wavefields by computers. Several quite new efficient computational approaches were recently developed for this purpose. These new techniques of simulating complicated wave fields are extensively used in modern methods for solving inverse problems of seismology: reconstructing of three-dimensional Earth structure and seismic sources. The Workshop will cover practically all aspects of these mentioned problems, including the theory of propagation, simulation techniques and methods of inversion of seismic waves generated by natural and artificial sources in realistic Earth structures. Among the many important geophysical applications of the 3-D modelling and inversion, most important are: - Global, regional and local studies of the Earth structure for different scientific and applied purposes; - The search for sedimentary basins, which may be related to hydrocarbon fields, particularly those in not easily accessible regions, e.g. continental shelves; - Detailed investigations of earthquake-prone areas, including major faulting zones and studies of the nature of seismic sources; - Monitoring of seismicity and stress fields in active seismic and volcanic zones; - The simulation of strong motion for estimating possible seismic risk and preventing seismic hazards; - Discrimination between natural and artificial seismic sources. Lectures by most distinguished leaders in the different disciplines will be concentrated mainly on the theory of seismic wave propagation and modelling, seismic sources, state of the Earth stress, structural studies, seismic hazards and general problems. Students will be able to become closely acquainted with the newest developments in all these directions, not only as listeners of the intensive lecture courses, but also by active participation in computer demonstrations and exercises. The topics of these exercises will be: - Frequency-time analysis of seismic records; - Modelling of seismic response of layered media; - Determination of seismic source characteristics by analysis of seismic waves records; - 2D and 3D seismic tomography; - Monitoring of Earth's seismicity; - Seismological databases; - Receiver function study. - 2 - Students are encouraged to make presentations of their recent results related to the school programme. The workshop will provide excellent opportunities for the participants to improve their academic standards and update their knowledge of modern techniques for seismic wave modelling, analysis and interpretation. One of the greatest benefits to be derived from these activities will be the close personal contact between lecturers, who are leading figures in their fields of interest, and the participants. The Workshop is open to scholars from all countries that are members of the UN, UNESCO or IAEA. The main purpose of the ICTP is to help research workers from developing countries through a programme of training activities within a framework of international co-operation. However, students and post-doctoral scientists from developed countries are also welcome to attend provided space is available. As the Workshop will be conducted in English, participants should have an adequate working knowledge of that language. A degree in Physics, Mathematics, Geophysics (theoretical or computational), Computer Science and/or similar disciplines is required. As a rule, travel and subsistence expenses of the participants should be covered by the home institutions. However, limited funds are available for some research workers from developing countries. Some funds will also be available for participants from European countries, with support from the European Commission's Training and Mobility Researchers Programme. As scarcity of funds allows travel to be granted only in a few exceptional cases, every effort should be made by candidates to secure support for their fares (or at least half-fare) from their home country. It is stressed that participants whose travel expenses are paid by the ICTP are required to attend the entire Workshop. For logistic reasons, connected with the number of Personal Computers available, the total number of participants in the Workshop is limited. There is no registration fee for attending the Workshop. Those wishing to participate should complete and return the request for participation form, to be found at the back of Bulletin No. 1, (also obtainable via e-mail: smr1241@ictp.trieste.it, by typing on the subject line: get index, or via WWW server: http://www.ictp.trieste.it/), before 31 May 2000 to the below address. If sending an application by e-mail, please save and send file attachments in RTF format. the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics Fifth Workshop on Three-Dimensional Modelling of Seismic Waves C/- Ms. G. De Meo Strada Costiera 11 I-34014 Trieste, Italy UNITED NATIONS EDUCATIONAL SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATION and INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY the ABDUS SALAM INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR THEORETICAL PHYSICS Strada Costiera 11 Telephone: +39-040-2240355 I-34014 Trieste Telex: 460392 ICTP I Italy Telefax: +39-040-224585 REQUEST FOR PARTICIPATION 5th Workshop on 3D Modelling of Seismic Waves Generation, Propagation and their Inversion 25 September - 6 October 2000 E-mail: SMR1241@ictp.trieste.it ________________________________________________________________________________ INSTRUCTIONS Each question must be answered clearly and completely. A recent photograph of Type or print in ink. If more space is required, the candidate should attach additional pages. This form should be forwarded be attached here, to the: the Abdus Salam International Centre for signed legibly on the Theoretical Physics (c/o G. 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I understand that any breach of this undertaking may result in the termination of the arrangements relating to my visit at the Centre. _________________________________________ ______________________________ Signature of candidate Date _________________________________________________________________________________________ 5th Workshop on 3D Modelling of Seismic Waves Generation, Propagation and their Inversion 25 September - 6 October 2000 Supplementary Information (to be attached to the "Request for Participation" form) The information requested here is not a determining factor in selecting participants, but can help us to organize the computer exercises. The ICTP computing facilities include a Main CONVEX C-210 system, a few SUN 386i workstations and many IBM compatible PCs. 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