The International Space Weather Camp (ISWC) provides an incredible opportunity for students from South Africa, the USA, and Germany to learn about space weather, a relatively new and exciting field involving the study of the Sun and its influence on space and the Earth’s upper atmosphere as well as the impacts of solar events on space and ground-based technological systems that modern society relies on daily.The Camp consists of a series of lectures, hands-on projects and other interesting activities. The lecture subject matter covers various aspects related to Space Weather, comprising cosmic ray particle transport theory, plasma physics, solar physics, heliospheric physics, computer simulations for modelling and understanding local Space Weather, and the impact on Earth’s atmosphere, satellites, and space.The ISWC will take place in two parts, with the first part taking place virtually from 1 – 15 June 2022 due to COVID-19 health risks and travel restrictions. The second part will be held in July 2022 at the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) Hermanus facility for the South African students who successfully completed the first part of the camp.The ISWC offers students a great platform to interact and engage with students and researchers from around the world. During the Camp, students will also get an opportunity to learn about historic and current developments of space activities in South Africa, Germany and the USA.
About South African National Space Agency (SANSA)
The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) came into being in December 2010, but South Africa’s involvement with space research and activities started many decades earlier with helping early international space efforts in the second half of the 20th century, and observing the Earth’s magnetic field at stations around Southern Africa. SANSA was created to promote the use of space and strengthen cooperation in space-related activities while fostering research in space science, advancing scientific engineering through developing human capital, and supporting industrial developme.... read more
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SANSA International Space Weather Camp
| Application Deadline | 28 Feb 2022 |
| Country to study | South Africa |
| Type | College School |
| Sponsor | South African National Space Agency (SANSA) |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Aim and Benefits of SANSA International Space Weather Camp
- Successful applicants will be fully funded to participate in the ISWC 2021.
- Funding will include airtime for the virtual part and transport, accommodation and meals for the second part of the Camp on condition that the applicant attended all the virtual sessions.
Requirements for SANSA International Space Weather Camp Qualification
- SANSA International Space Weather Camp applicants must be final year BSc/BEng/Honours or Masters Students in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science or Electronics and must be South African citizens or permanent residents.
Application Deadline
February 28, 2022How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to South African National Space Agency (SANSA) on www.sansa.org.za to applyFor more details,visit SANSA website
