Elucidation of the Active Geosphere. Kyoto University Acvtive Geosphere investigations for the 21st century COE Program
Three major scientific subjects (J1-3),
two common scientific/technological bases (K1-2),
and international activities:
+ J1: Water and heat flows in the space-atmosphere-ocean-land coupled system
(a) Cumulus convections-MJO-Monsoon-ENSO
(b) Coupled variations among lower, middle, and upper atmospheres
+ J2: Water and heat flows in the lithosphere
(a) Earthquake mechanism and tectonics
(b) Water and heat flows around plate boundaries
+ J3: Coupling between solid earth and liquid earth
(a) Crustal movement and sea level variation in island arcs and continents
(b) Integrated analyses of multiple time-scale variations
+ K1: High-technology observations and overseas satellite offices
(a) Research and development of high-technology observations
(b) Overseas satellite offices for research and education
+ K2: Integrations of information and numerical models
(a) Portal for the Active Geosphere investigations (Melting Pot project)
(b) Hierarchy of numerical models for public use
+ IEP: International Education Program
* Open summer school for the Active Geosphere at Bandung Institute of Technology (Indonesia) as a tentative plan
* Travel funds for about 30 students from Asia and Oceania including 3-6 Japanese, plus young scientists/students in the host country (about 10)
* Long-term exchange program will also be considered
+ IS: International Symposia
* At Kyoto and Beppu: The 1st Symposium will be held in December 16-18, 2003 in Kyoto
* Special session at the Asia Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS) meeting