IRC-GPG Activities in 2017

Major research themes of IRC-GPG in 2017 included:

1. Geodynamics of latest intracontinental mountain building;
2. Stressed and deformed state and deep structure of Tien Shan;
3. Seismotectonic, geoenvironmental and engineering-geological aspects of latest tectonics and modern geodynamics of Tien Shan.

The important role in IRC-GPG scientific program themes is played by regular international symposiums and annual conferences of young scientists.  

The VII International Symposium “Problems of Geodynamics and Geoecology of Intracontinental Orogens” dedicated to the 80-th anniversary of Yury A.Trapeznikov, the founder and the first director of Research Station RAS in Bishkek, took place on June 19-24, 2017. This Symposium became a representative international scientific event held by Research Station RAS in Bishkek (RS RAS) and International Research Center – Geodynamic Proving Ground in Bishkek (IRC-GPG). It was attended by 154 scientists and experts from 7 countries (Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, India, France and Japan). 83 oral and 39 poster papers were presented on plenary and section sessions. The symposium was attended by 1 academician and 2 corresponding members of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 2 academicians and 2 corresponding members of the Kyrgyz Academy of Sciences, 32 doctors of sciences, 34 candidates of sciences and 31 young scientists, postgraduates, researchers and experts. The following research institutes of Kyrgyz Republic took part in the Symposium:

• Institute of Seismology NAS KR
• Institute of Geomechanics and Mineral Exploitation NAS KR
• Institute of Geology NAS KR
• Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University
• Interindustry Scientific Research Center of High-Mountain Dams Monitoring “Plotina” under Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University
• K.I.Skryabin Kyrgyz National Agrarian University
• Central-Asian Institute for Applied Geosciences
• Public Enterprise “North Kyrgyz Geological Expedition”

Some photos of the Symposium:

https://cloud.mail.ru/public/Gt4m/RFznJiZzt

Presentations of Symposium participants:

https://cloud.mail.ru/public/Hcv6/bqYpNTBmj

IRC-GPG continues publishing books of conference papers, monographs, and papers in the leading journals of Russia and other countries.

The Book of Abstracts of the VII International Symposium “Problems of Geodynamics and Geoecology of Intracontinental Orogens” was published: Problems of Geodynamics and Geoecology of Intracontinental Orogens: Book of Abstracts of the VII International Symposium, Bishkek, June 19-24, 2017: RS RAS, 2017. – 453 p., ISBN 978-9967-12-656-5. The Book presents annotations and extended abstracts of the VII International Symposium “Problems of Geodynamics and Geoecology of Intracontinental Orogens”. Scientists from Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tadjikistan, India, China, Japan, Greece and France presented papers covering the main research areas of recent geodynamics and geoecology, geophysical and seismic monitoring, assessment of exogenous processes hazards in seismic regions. Abstracts are published in author’s edition.

The materials of the XI International Conference of Young Scientists and Students “Modern Technique and Technologies in Scientific Research”, March 2017, were published in the book: Modern Technique and Technologies in Scientific Research: Book of Materials of the XI International Conference of Young Scientists and Students. – Bishkek: RS RAS, 2017. – 426 p. ISBN 978-9967-12-643-5. The XI International Conference of Young Scientists and Students “Modern Technique and Technologies in Scientific Research” was held by the Research Station RAS and International Research Center – Geodynamic Proving Ground in Bishkek. The Book presents the works of young scientists and students from Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Russia, Ukraine and other countries covering research areas in geoenvironment monitoring, physics and mechanics of rocks, assessment of seismic and geological hazards, mathematical modeling of different processes and other research areas. The Book is useful for students, postgraduates and specialists in Earth’s sciences, mechanics and mathematics.

The Book of Materials of the VII International Symposium “Problems of Geodynamics and Geoecology of Intracontinental Orogens” is getting ready for publishing.

In 2017, the following tripartite international agreements were signed:

1. Memorandum about Scientific and Technical Collaboration between RS RAS, IRC-GPG and American University in Central Asia (AUCA) on 01.06.2017;
2. Agreement about Scientific and Technical Collaboration between Institute of Earth Sciences, Academia Sinica (Taiwan), IRC-GPG and RS RAS on 06.09.2017.

In 2017, the Plenipotentiary of the Government of Kyrgyz Republic in IRC-GPG was assigned. According to the Letter № 01-10/6003 17.10.2017, the Plenipotentiary of the Government of Kyrgyz Republic in IRC-GPG (according to the Order of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic from 18.02.2015г. №60-р (edited on 29.02.2012 г. 62-р) is Abdimannap A. Muratov, the Deputy Minister of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic and the director of Science Department.

At present, due to removal of Alexander A. Klimov from the position of Deputy Minister of Education and Science of the Russian Federation, a new Plenipotentiary of the Government of the Russian Federation in IRC-GPG has not been assigned yet.

Last Updated on Friday, 26 January 2018 11:38

Staff Scientists

1. Competition to fill the vacancy of staff scientist of the Laboratory of Integrated Studies of Dynamic Processes in Geophysical Fields (LIS)

Receipt of Applications: 13.01.2018 – 20.02.2018

Competition date: 26.02.2018

Research Area: Earth sciences and related environmental studies

Activity: Research of dynamic processes in different geophysical fields, their relation to particular structures and deformation processes influencing seismic mode at the territory of Bishkek test site and its surroundings.

For more information please see the Russian version at: http://www.gdirc.ru/2017-10-06-04-15-34/2017-10-10-08-12-38?start=3

2. Competition to fill the vacancy of staff scientist of the Laboratory of Advanced Hardware Development (LAHD)

The COMPETIION IS CLOSED.

Receipt of Applications: 28.12.2017 - 17.01.2018

Competition date: 29.01.2018

Research Area: Earth sciences and related environmental studies

Activity: Research and development of specialized measuring equipment designed for geophysical studies of the Earth’s crust carried out by the Research Station RAS.

For more information please see the Russian version at: http://www.gdirc.ru/2017-10-06-04-15-34/2017-10-10-08-12-38?start=1

3. Competition to fill the vacancy of junior staff scientist of the Laboratory of Studying Modern Movements of the Earth’s Crust by Space Geodesy (LGPS)

The COMPETIION IS CLOSED.

Receipt of Applications: 01.12.2017 - 18.01.2018

Competition date: 01.02.2018г.

Research Area: Earth sciences

For more information please see the Russian version at: http://www.gdirc.ru/2017-10-06-04-15-34/-06102017?start=4

Last Updated on Monday, 05 February 2018 11:19

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Last Updated on Friday, 22 December 2017 15:17

News of the Group of Magnetotelluric Studies (GMTS)

October-November 2017

In the course of magnetotelluric observations conducted at “Kentor” profiles since 2012, the GMT group conducted MT soundings (MTS) at 33 sites of “Centralnyi” (С1 - С11) and “Vostochnyi” (Е1 - Е22) profiles from October 17 – November 3, 2017.

The MTS test record to monitor the noise level was conducted at C8 site. Works were preceded by calibration of recorders and sensors. For estimation of noise level and parameter settings, test recording was conducted at all observation sites. Magnetic field components were measured using МТС-50 induction sensors. Electric components of MT-field were measured by measuring equipment with 50-meter electric dipoles. The dipoles were earthed using nonpolarizable electrodes by the “electrode to electrode” principle with previous observations at all sounding sites. Orientations of measuring equipment completely reproduced the previous deployments. Duration of MT-field registration at each observation site was 15-16 hours. Works were complicated by adverse weather conditions.

General chart of “Kentor” work site.

“Vostochnei” profile is highlighted in red, “Centralnyi” is highlighted in yellow.

Last Updated on Friday, 22 December 2017 09:23

The regular meeting of RS RAS Academic Board

On 08 December 2017 the regular meeting of the RS RAS Academic Board took place.

The issues of agenda were as following:

1. The most important results of 2017 in the framework of State task execution.

2. Approval of the Plan of Research Work for 2018-2020

As a result of the voting on the first question was approved by two of the most important results obtained in the course of research themes elaboration: "Study of modern movements of the Earth's crust in Central Asia, using the tools of space geodesy" (No. 0155-2014-0002) and "Development of hardware and software and basics of the technology of electromagnetic monitoring of geodynamic processes in seismically active zones and the assessment of their risks" (No. 0155-2014-0004).

On the second issue, the discussion of RS RAS Plan of research work for 2018-2020 took place. For each of the four themes included in State Task, the content of works planned for execution in 2018-2020, as well as anticipated results for the period were determined.

Most important results of RS RAS_2017(docx)

Last Updated on Tuesday, 19 December 2017 09:48

News of the Group of New Technologies Introduction (GNTI)

KNET seismic network is operating on a full scale.

            Two high-mountain KNET network stations have been restored on November 17, 2017. The helicopter MИ8-MTВ delivered employees and equipment to stations. Staff of RS RAS laboratories and technical divisions: GNTI, LAHD, LDMS, GHM - Alexander Matiх, Ruslan Dudinskih, Oleg Lashin, Maksim Lisimov, Oleg Nelin, Yuri Yurkov were involved in works on stations repair.

New steel pole with a solar panel and antenna was installed; battery, solar controller, solar panel and data recorder were replaced at Kyzart station. Executed works at 3520m altitude had been complicated by sub-zero temperature and strong wind.

All interconnections were checked at Uchtor station, as well as battery and solar controller. STS-2 seismic sensor was adjusted. Work at 3850м altitude had been complicated by negative temperature and deep snow. All staff members showed high professionalism in course of repair works. Additionally, high cost of helicopter flight hour required fast and quality execution of repair works.

Unfortunately, high-mountain Kyzart station has been subjected to vandalism by residents of nearby villages not for first time. The station is located on the mountain range between Kochkor and Suusamyr valleys. Stockyards are situated near station location in summer. Flocks of sheep reach the station location some days. There are also horse pathways. There can be strong winds across the range in north-east direction due to temperature difference between two valleys.

Presumably, the locals took steel ropes for household needs. Steel pole would be blown down by wind, fell to ground, what led to solar panel and antenna breakage, and, as a result, seismic data transfer interruption in this case. Station repair costs are very significant.

In order to ensure smooth operation of station it was decided to ask District or Republican Ministry of Internal Affairs interpret laws to residents of nearby villages before 2018 summer season to prevent stations damage.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 30 November 2017 10:16

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