Vaisala Announces the 18th International Lightning Detection Conference in Helsinki

Vaisala invites you to attend the 18th International Lightning Detection Conference to be held 7-9 June 2004 in Helsinki, Finland. This biannual conference provides a unique and important forum for presentations and discussion related to education, research, and applications development in lightning detection technologies.

ILDC presenters and attendees share a common passion for understanding lightning and how it affects the world we live in. Professionals in the fields of aerospace, atmospheric research, aviation, data center management, emergency response management, electrical engineering, electric power, explosive and ordnance management, forestry, golf and recreation, lightning research, meteorology, mining, telecommunications and weather media are invited.

This will be the first ILDC held in Europe. Helsinki offers beautiful Baltic summers and centuries of history and culture influenced by the East and the West. The Scandic Hotel Grand Marina and Marina Congress Center overlook the harbor and are close to Uspenskij Cathedral, Presidential Palace, Market Place, Senate Square, and downtown shopping and restaurants.

Call for papers will begin September 1. Conference registration and hotel reservations will begin in September.

Important Dates:

• September 2003: Call for papers

• September 2003: ILDC registration and hotel reservations available

• 6 June 2004: Conference check in and Vaisala Thunderstorm Technology Exhibit Open

• 7-9 June 2004: 18th International Lightning Detection Conference

• 10-11 June 2004: Tentative dates for European Lightning Detection Workshop (ELDW) and European Cooperation Lightning Detection (EUCLID), Helsinki

Contact and Registration Information

To make sure you receive detailed ILDC information and registration, contact Nancy Roth.