TIEMS is an International Expert Network of Users, Planners, Researchers, Industry, Managers, Response Personnel, Practitioners, Social scientists, and other Interested Parties within Emergency and Disaster Management.
The Oslo Conference 2012 will focus on increasing the general knowledge of solar storms, space weather and GIC and the possible consequences for different industries and critical infrastructure, and look into reasonable means of protection, and consider possible early warning solutions. The main topics which will be addressed at the conference are:
Solar Storms and Space Weather - History and Experiences
Stormy Sun - our Current Knowledge
Effects on Satellites, Navigation and Telecommunication
Predictions of Solar Storms, Warnings, Preparedness Measures and Response
Expectations and Effects on Electric Power Supply and Oil and Gas Exploration Activity
Industries Preparedness and Protection Measurers
A Super Storm - What can happen and how to prepare for and handle it?
Authorities Handling Strategies and Contentious Level
Society's Ability to Withstand Short and Long Term Shut Down of Critical Infrastructure
Future Developments and Expectations
Other relevant topics related to Risk and Preparedness Measures