18th Symposium on Boundary Layers and Turbulence
9-13 June 2008, Stockholm, Sweden
Sponsorship/Organizers
 The 18th Symposium on Boundary Layers and Turbulence is sponsored by the American Meteorological Society and Stockholm University and is being organized by the AMS Committee on Boundary Layers and Turbulence. The Tuesday evening International Welcome Reception issponsored by the City of Stockholm and the Monday evening Welcome Reception is sponsored by the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (www.smhi.se). The Wednesday evening Symposium Banquet is also sponsored in full by Stockholm University, more precisely the International Meteorological Institute (www.misu.su.se/imi_frame.html) and the Bert Bolin Centre for Climate Research (www.suclim.su.se). The symposium will be held 9-13 June 2008 at Stockholm University in Stockholm, Sweden.
Important Deadlines
Abstract Deadline: Wed. 16 January
Acceptance e-mails out, opening of registration and posting of symposium General Information: Fri. 8 February
Last Day to Pre-Register: Fri. 11 April
Manuscripts Deadline: Fri. 6 June
 Getting to Stockholm
Major carriers operate in and out of Stockholm’s Arlanda International Airport.
Flight Times:
From NYC: ~8.5 hours
From LA: ~15 hours
Flight Costs to Stockholm (including taxes):
From NYC: $700 - $1,000 US
From LA: $1,200 - $1,500 US
Sweden Entry Requirements
A passport is required for all visitors outside of Sweden. Citizens from Africa, Asia, and some Eastern European countries are also required to obtain a visa in advance.
 Accommodations
Please see the General Information (PDF) for complete information on accommodations. Special symposium rates have been secured at the below listed hotels. For other options, we refer to www.stockholmtown.com/templates/
iframe____7140.aspx?epslanguage=EN. Remember that your registration package will include a 5-day transportation pass for the Stockholm area.
*US dollar conversions are listed as approximations only.
Mornington Hotel (Best Western) www.mornington.se/sto/
SEK $1495 / US $234* Single Room
SEK $1695 / US $265* Double Room
Air-conditioned rooms are also available for SEK $1895 / US $296
Hotell Nortull www.hotellnorrtull.se
SEK $1250 / US $195 Single or Double Room
Both hotels include breakfast. Attendees are responsible for making their own hotel arrangements. To receive the special meeting rate, attendees must request a room under the AMS block. Reservations are available on a first-come, first-served basis and must be accompanied by a one-night deposit for confirmation. We urge you to make reservations early since space is limited.
Registration
All attendees (including invited speakers) must register and pay
associated fees to attend this meeting. There is a pre-registration
deadline of 11 April for discounted rates. Please follow the links at
the left to register ahead of your arrival to the symposium.
Ground Transportation
A 1-week T-bana (subway) pass will be provided to you at the registration desk as part of your registration package. This card will provide you with free public transportation throughout Stockholm for the 5 symposium days and will be needed to get to the Tuesday reception and banquet on Wednesday evening. Please just purchase a single-trip ticket to the university to take full advantage of your T-bana card. To determine the best route from point-to-point around Stockholm, use the Journey Planner tool on the SL web-page: http://www.sl.se/Templates/SubStart.aspx?id=1906
Good directions from Arlanda Airport to the city center and/or directly to the university are located at: http://www.misu.su.se/tomisu.html
Welcome Reception at Stockholm University’s Aula Magna – Monday, 9 June 5:00-7:00 p.m.
A Welcome Reception, sponsored by the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (www.smhi.se), will be held on Monday evening at the close of sessions. A light selection of Swedish appetizers will be passed and a cash bar will be available for symposium attendees and their guests.
Symposium Banquet at Solliden Restaurant within Skansen – Wednesday, 11 June http://www.skansen.se/pages/?ID=221
The 18th Symposium on Boundary Layers and Turbulence Banquet is sponsored by Stockholm University, more precisely the International Meteorological Institute (www.misu.su.se/imi_frame.html) and the Bert Bolin Centre for Climate Research (www.suclim.su.se).
A traditional Swedish dinner will be held at ‘Solliden’, a restaurant within Skansen, the world’s largest open-air museum and zoological park. Symposium attendees will have free access to explore the area and learn about Sweden’s culture and history at their leisure prior to and after the banquet. Tickets for entry will be received with registration.
Reception at Stockholm City Hall – Tuesday, 10 June 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Symposium attendees have been invited to a special welcome reception at Stockholm City Hall (location of the Nobel Prize presentation) to be held on Tuesday, 10 June 2008 from 6:00-8:00pm. This event is hosted and sponsored by the City of Stockholm as a welcome event for international delegates to the city and will include attendees from other international events taking place in Stockholm for the week. The reception will include an open bar and standing buffet stations. Professional dress is requested for this event. Please also wear your name badge to identify our group, and bring your invitation letter (received with your registration package) to be permitted entry.
Lunch During the Symposium
Attendees will be on their own for lunch. A map of campus lunch locations will be made available on-site.
Internet Access at the Symposium
The Aula Magna conference center has complimentary wireless access throughout. E-mail stations will also be made available near the registration desk for symposium attendees. An access card must be obtained from the registration desk to log-in to the internet.
Sightseeing in Stockholm and Surrounding Areas
http://www.stockholmtown.com/Default.aspx?epslanguage=EN
http://www.vasamuseet.se/InEnglish/about.aspx
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