CTBT Science and Technology 2021 Conference
Invitation
The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) relies on innovation to enhance the capabilities of the Treaty’s verification regime as well as to help move the Treaty closer to universalization and entry into force. As the sixth conference in the CTBT: Science and Technology series, SnT2021 is expected to bring together (physically as well as virtually) over 1000 scientists, technologists, academics, students and representatives of the CTBTO’s policy making organs. In addition, representatives from the fields of research and development, science
diplomacy, science advisory, media and advocacy will be present. The 25th anniversary of the opening for signature of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) presents an opportunity to review the scientific and technological advancements made and to project what developments can be expected in the next 25 years.
It is currently planned for SnT2021 to be hosted at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna, Austria, featuring a virtual component for active online participation. The structure of the conference will remain flexible to adapt for future changes of COVID-19 restrictions.
Date
28 June 2021 to 2 July 2021
Important Dates and Events
7 October 2020
18 December 2020
28 June 2021
Registration, Submission of Abstracts and Financial Support
Online registration and abstract submission is accessible through conferences.ctbto.org/e/SnT2021. No registration fee will be charged. The working language of the conference is English. Prospective authors are asked to choose the appropriate theme and topic when submitting the abstract (maximum 200 words) of their presentation. Authors can select their preferred format as an oral or a e-poster presentation. While it is hoped that physical attendance at SnT2021 will be possible, active online participation is offered to ensure the conference remains fully accessible to both presenters and participants in case of COVID-19 restrictions.
In addition, authors are required to submit a short and very simple description (maximum 280 characters) outlining the abstract’s main contribution to the SnT2021 objectives. The selection of abstracts will be based on quality and relevance to the themes and topics of the conference. The Scientific Programme Group may reassign an abstract to an alternative topic in order to maintain a coherent scientific programme. By submitting an abstract, authors agree to the publication of their abstract and presentation material by the CTBTO. Accepted abstracts will be made available online and through the CTBTO Event mobile app and compiled into a book of abstracts. Short descriptions may be used for advertising presentations during the event and in the final conference report. A peer reviewed collection of publications will be produced from a selection of all abstracts submitted.
Abstract Submission
Conference Goals
- To identify opportunities and methods for improving nuclear test monitoring and verification
- To identify how scientific developments and cooperation can support national needs and frame policy objectives in support of the CTBT
- To broaden and strengthen the engagement of the scientific communities working in test ban monitoring, including young scientists, and to enhance the geographic and gender representations of these communities
- To support the exchange of knowledge and ideas between the CTBTO and the broader scientific community
- To promote the wider civil and scientific applications of techniques and data used for test ban verification
- To highlight the CTBT’s successful model for multilateral science diplomacy and cooperation
Themes
T1.1 The Atmosphere and its Dynamics
T1.2 The Solid Earth and its Structure
T1.3 The Oceans and their Properties
T1.4 Interaction Among the Earth’s Subsystems
T2.1 Characterization of Treaty-Relevant Events
T2.2 Challenges of On-Site Inspection
T2.3 Seismoacoustic Sources in Theory and Practice
T2.4 Atmospheric and Subsurface Radionuclide Background and Dispersion
T2.5 Historical Data from Nuclear Test Monitoring
T3.1 Design of Sensor Systems and Advanced Sensor Technologies
T3.2 Laboratories Including Mobile and Field Based Facilities
T3.3 Remote Sensing, Satellite Imagery and Data Acquisition Platforms
T3.4 Augmented Reality and Fusion of Data from Different Monitoring Technologies
T3.5 Data Analysis Algorithms
T3.6 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
T3.7 25 years of CTBTO: progress with verification technologies and looking towards the future 25 years and beyond
T4.1 Performance evaluation and modelling of the Full Verification System and its Components
T4.2 Systems Engineering for CTBT Verification
T4.3 IT, power systems and other Enabling Technologies
T4.4 Network Sustainability
T4.5 Resilience of the CTBT monitoring regime, including Lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic crisis
T5.1 Science in Policy Discussions and Lessons Learned from Other Arms Control Agreements and Arrangements
T5.2 Experience with and Possible Additional Contributions to Issues of Global Concern such as Disaster Risk Mitigation, Climate Change Studies and Sustainable Development Goals
T5.3 Capacity Building, Education, Communication and Public Awareness