IPC - XI
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Davos, 27 September -
15
October 2010
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GENERAL INFORMATION The Eleventh International
Pyrheliometer
Comparisons (IPC-XI)
are organized by the World Radiation Center (WRC) on behalf of the World
Meteorological
Organization (WMO). The IPC-XI are combined with the Regional Pyrheliometer
Comparisons
(RPCs) of all regions. The working language of
the comparisons
is
English. |
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LOCAL INFORMATION
PMOD/WRC
is situated within walking distance from the village center and
railway
station of Davos Dorf.
How to get to Davos
Hotel accommodation
Arrangements have been
made with the Hotel Meierhof in
Davos Dorf to
accommodate
the IPC-XI participants. The hotel is within a ten minutes walk
from PMOD/WRC.
As in previous years, Hotel Meierhof offers a very favourable deal
compared to normal room rates in Davos.
A hotel reservation form will be be sent to you after you register for
IPC-XI. |
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PROGRAM FOR THE FIRST
DAYS
A welcome reception will be held on Sunday evening, 26
September at the Hotel Meierhof. |
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INSTRUMENT REQUIREMENTS
The comparisons are
intended for working
standard
pyrheliometers such as absolute radiometers and compensation
pyrheliometers
of the Ångström type. Procedures and Data Acquisition
Measurements will be
taken in series of
21
minutes duration with a 90- seconds base cadence. A 30-seconds
sub-cadence is currently being evaluated for HF and similar type
instruments. Visual as well as aural guidance will
ensure proper synchronization of the
readings.
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TRANSPORTATION OF INSTRUMENTS
Negotiations are currently under way with Swiss customs authorities to simplify import and export procedures for IPC-XI equipment and instruments. Details will be announced as soon as available. The costs for transportation are at the expense of the participant. Download sample shipping instructions: 2010_IPC_XI_Shipping_Instructions |
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SYMPOSIUM AND COURSE
On cloudy days symposium talks and a course on radiation
measurements will be given. A detailed program for
the course on radiation measurements is currently being
compiled by CIMO experts.
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3rd FILTER
RADIOMETER COMPARISON (FRC-III)
The 3rd Filter Radiometer Comparison (FRC-III) will be held again during the IPC-XI. Please check back soon for more information. |
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COMPARISON
OF PV PANELS
Several participants of previous IPC's have expressed their interest in a PV (photovoltaics) panel intercomparison. PMOD/WRC cannot offer spectroradiometer measurements or any other significant expertise in the field of PV. Nevertheless, IPC-XI participants may bring and operate their PV panels alongside their pyrheliometers, space and other resources permitting. Interested parties may contact Wolfgang Finsterle (wolfgang_at_pmodwrc.ch) who will then try to coordinate their needs. |
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