Hijo de inmigrantes libaneses, nace en Tuxpan Veracruz, el 24 de febrero de 1924 y es el segundo de siete hermanos. Realizó sus estudios de educación básica y media superior en las escuelas Lerdo de Tejada y Manuel Tello, respectivamente. Se casó con Martha Díaz de León con quien tuvo 2 hijos, Julián y Alejandro.

Cursó la carrera de Ingeniero Civil, en la UNAM en la sede del Palacio de Minería obteniendo el título en 1948 y en forma paralela estudió la carrera de Matemáticas entre los años 1945 a 1950. Ahí conoció al Dr. Ricardo Monges, el cual le ofició trabajo en el Instituto de Geofísica de la UNAM como Ayudante de Investigador (1947) y posteriormente como Investigador en 1949 año de fundación de Instituto. Posteriormente, impulsado por el Dr. Marcos Moshinsky inició en 1951 los estudios de doctorado en Matemáticas Aplicadas en la Universidad de Brown, Estados Unidos y en mayo del 1953 obtuvo el grado (5 semestres) bajo la dirección del Prof. George Carrier, sobre “propagación de ondas elásticas”. Al concluir el doctorado, regresó a México y se integró nuevamente al Instituto de Geofísica, para seguir sus investigaciones en “Matemáticas aplicadas para medios continuos en la Geofísica”. En ese tiempo, Adem impartió una conferencia en el Seminario del Instituto sobre la “Formulación de las ecuaciones de la dinámica de fluidos aplicadas a la atmósfera”. A esta conferencia asistió el Dr. Wallén, envido por la UNESCO para brindar asesoría en nuestro país en temas de Meteorología y estimulación de lluvia. Al siguiente día buscó a Julián para comentarle que, en el Instituto Internacional de Meteorología de la Universidad de Estocolmo, había un grupo liderado por el Prof. Gustaf Rossby (pionero en estudios sobre Meteorología) que estaba trabajando en temas como los que había abordado en esa ocasión. De esta forma Adem inicia su formación en Ciencias de la Atmósfera haciendo un posdoctorado en Estocolmo a invitación directa de Rossby.

En ese tiempo las computadoras empezaban a estar disponibles para la investigación y eso permitía resolver las ecuaciones de la dinámica de fluidos en forma práctica, iniciando así, la era de los modelos numéricos de predicción climática, esto fue una magnífica oportunidad para Julián, permitiéndole iniciar su trabajo en esta la línea de investigación y siguió en ella durante toda su vida académica.

In the Gulf of California, deposition of organic-rich sediments atop volcanic sills enables thermocatalytic cracking of sedimentary organic matter, generating copious amounts of methane in the sediment column. The Gulf of California is a modern analogue for large igneous provinces (LIP), areas where volcanic intrusions into organic-rich sediments led to hydrocarbon release that drove rapid warming in Earth’s geologic past. In the modern day, discharge of hot, methane-rich fluids generates hydrothermal plumes that rise and spread laterally in the overlying water column. Here, we report methane concentrations and methane oxidation rates in the rising plume from several hydrothermal point sources in Guaymas Basin and one in Pescadero Basin as well as cold seeps along Sonora Margin. Methane concentrations were 1-5 micromoles per liter in dilute plume samples but were over 400 micromoles per liter in elevated temperature samples. Plume methane oxidation rates were the highest measured in the marine environment, up to 21 micromoles per liter per day. The high turnover rates in Guaymas Basin rising plumes reflect a methanotroph community primed for rapid response due to frequent injection of reduced substrates into water that is recirculated locally within the basin. LIP-generated injections of greenhouse gases in Earth’s geologic past occasionally overwhelmed the capacity for oceanic microbial consumption and caused the dramatic warming events recorded by paleoclimate proxies. These data show that consistent localized intense injections of methane can be captured effectively by the microbial community, shedding light on the conditions necessary for overwhelming the capacity of the biological methane filter in the ocean.

El Clima Espacial es un concepto que une los procesos dinámicos en el espacio cercano a la Tierra que incluyen condiciones en el Sol, viento solar, medio interplanetario, magnetósfera, atmósfera terrestre y su parte alta que se llama ionosfera. Las variaciones en esta última son de gran interés ya que pueden afectar la tecnología moderna (sistemas de navegación, de comunicaciones de radio, de posicionamiento global, etc). En México, el centro regional de información sobre estas condiciones es el Servicio de Clima Espacial México que forma parte del Laboratorio Nacional de Clima Espacial.

Por su grandeza y belleza los eclipses producen una impresión inolvidable incluso entre los científicos que realizan observaciones en este breve momento. Un eclipse solar es un fenómeno que convierte alguna región de la Tierra en un gran laboratorio y brinda una oportunidad única para comprender las características específicas de la ionosfera regional.

En este trabajo, se reportan los resultados de experimentos únicos organizados por el Laboratorio Nacional de Clima Espacial en colaboración con otras instituciones nacionales durante los eclipses solares de 2023 y 2024 que permitieron estudiar en detalle los procesos físicos que ocurren en la ionosfera sobre México. Para detectar la respuesta ionosférica al paso del eclipse fue necesario caracterizar las condiciones del fondo de Clima Espacial lo que se realizó con datos propios obtenidos en el territorio nacional. La reconstrucción detallada de los parámetros del eclipse también se realizó gracias a los científicos de México. Otra peculiaridad del presente estudio es la alta resolución temporal de los datos obtenidos en estaciones ionosféricas (cada 3 min) y receptores de señales satelitales. La instalación de una gran cantidad de nuevos equipos en nuestro país permitió descubrir una serie de efectos interesantes.

We present new surface wave tomography results to address an active debate about high velocity lithospheric anomalies interpreted to be continental lithospheric delamination versus oceanic slab fragmentation in central California. The East Pacific Rise (EPR) spreading center, located in the central Pacific ocean ~50 Ma, steadily moved eastward and approached the North American subduction zone on the west coastline because the rate of Farallon subduction exceeded the EPR spreading rate. Irregularity in the EPR spreading center axis caused the subduction zone to begin consuming the EPR spreading center in modern day southern California ~30 Ma and later proceeded both northward along the California, USA coastline and southward along the Baja California, Mexico coastline. Several studies have suggested high velocity anomalies observed in the upper mantle beneath the Isabella region between the Sierra Nevada mountain range and the Monterey coastline are due to a slab window, break up of the Farallon oceanic plate and capture by the Pacific plate leaving an oceanic slab fragment in central California. A competing view suggests the high velocity anomaly is due to continental lithospheric delamination beneath the Sierra Nevada mountains. We invert Rayleigh wave data obtained from the ALBACORE marine seismic array and permanent land stations, for 1D and 2D shear wave velocity structure. We divide the study area into several regions along major fault lines as well as the inner Borderland, outer Borderland, and oceanic seafloor by age bins. A unique starting shear velocity model is used for each region incorporating the appropriate crustal, sediment, and lithospheric layer thicknesses, densities, and P and S velocities which predicts Rayleigh phase velocities that are compared to observed phase velocities in each region. We solve for shear wave velocities with the best fit between observed and predicted phase velocity data in a least square sense. Preliminary results indicate that lithospheric velocities in the oceanic mantle are higher than the continental region by at least 2%. The lithosphere-asthenosphere boundary is observed at 50 ± 20 km beneath 15-35 Ma oceanic seafloor. Asthenospheric low velocities reach a minimum of 4.2 km/s in all regions, but have a steeper positive velocity gradient at the base of the oceanic asthenosphere compared to the continent. Preliminary results from seismic tomography images will be presented with coverage in the central California continental margin showing a remnant slab fragment at the coastline. We investigate the possibility that the two competing hypotheses may have been conflated in the literature and both may be valid when considered within a wider framework including oceanic mantle structure and continental arc volcanism.

Code:
SE01

Title:
Physical limnology

Description:
The research of physical limnology has been limited (scarce) compared with biogeochemical and ecological studies in several Mexican lakes.
The main purpose is to bring together diverse studies, from research projects as preliminary and published, focused on studies related to physical processes (wind driven currents, thermal structure, internal waves, mixing processes, transport, etc.) in lakes.
In this session we are happy to cordially invite all scientists and students to participate and share the latest interdisciplinary issues, observational data, experimental, theory and numerical modeling.

Conveners:
Tzitlali Gasca Ortiz tzitlali.gasca@academicos.udg.mx
Diego Armando Pantoja González diego.pantoja@academicos.udg.mx
Jorge Manuel Montes Aréchiga jorge.montes@academicos.udg.mx
María del Refugio Barba mdelrefugio.barba@academicos.udg.mx

Code:
SE02

Title:
Geosciences in society: education, outreach and dissemination

Description:
The development of Geosciences in our country has been increasing exponentially in the last decades. This is due to the scientific and technical interest of geoscientists. Learning about the dynamic of Earth and the processes which formed the enormous geological wealth of México, is and will always be, the purpose of Geosciences. Geology has extended its horizons and now it takes into account other sciences such as Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology among others.
Geology's diversity, has favored the development of Mexican scientists. They have become more capable to understand Earth's phenomena surrounding them. An outstanding understanding, assimilation and dissemination of Earth Sciences is vital. Researchers must work on finding easier ways for teaching science for everybody's comprehension. A good researcher must have interacting skills and being committed to his work.
The objectives of this session are mainly the exchange of teaching techniques and innovative tools in the process of education, outreach and dissemination of Earth Sciences in our country. These techniques might include tasks able to be managed inside and outside classrooms, they should be reachable everywhere and free for the society. The session accepts works related to Earth Sciences' outreach and dissemination, curriculums, impact and social retribution, and new teaching methods.

Conveners:
Marina Manea marina@geociencias.unam.mx
Rodrigo Pérez Luján perezlr@geociencias.unam.mx
Miguel Ángel Martínez Rodríguez miguelmartinez@geociencias.unam.mx

Code:
SE03

Title:
Space sciences, prebiotic chemistry and astrobiology

Description:
Given the increase and development in Mexico of research on space sciences directly related to Earth sciences, it is important to maintain a session that provides space for the presentation of papers in various areas, such as prebiotic chemistry, impact cratering, planetary chemistry, meteoritics, planetary atmospheres, planetary evolution, biological evolution and exoplanets, among others. One of the objectives of this session is to be a space for updating and generating networks and collaborations.

Conveners:
Alejandro Paredes Arriaga alejandro.paredes@correo.nucleares.unam.mx
Guadalupe Cordero Tercero gcordero@igeofisica.unam.mx

Code:
SE04

Title:
Geoheritage and geodiversity

Description:
This session is about Geoheritage and Geodiversity, with emphasis on research and projects for geoconservation and the communication and interpretation of the natural environment, focusing on Earth Sciences, the environment, the relief and the geological landscape, and the strategies for sustainable development, including geotourism and scientific tourism activities. This session provides a forum for the presentation and discussion of UNESCO global geoparks, whether they are projects, candidates or certificates, proposals for sites of interest or geosites, and natural areas that contemplate Geoheritage and Geodiversity.

Conveners:
Gerardo de Jesús Aguirre-Díaz ger@geociencias.unam.mx
Carles Canet-Miquel ccanet@igeofisica.unam.mx
Geraldine Verónica Vázquez-Alarcón geraldinevazal@ciencias.unam.mx

Code:
SE05

Title:
Paleoclimatic reconstruction: continental and marine records

Description:
Climate change reconstruction at different geological time scales represents a topic of interest under the global warming conditions that we currently experience. One way to understand and infer future climate conditions is by documenting the changes that occurred in the geological past (paleoclimate) and detecting what mechanisms, factors and/or forcings caused these changes.
For this session, a cordial invitation is made to all works that involve the reconstruction of environmental and climatic conditions in the past for Mexico. All techniques, study methodologies, time scales and deposit environments are welcome.

Conveners:
Claudia Magali Chávez Lara chavezlara@igeofisica.unam.mx
Margarita Caballero maga@igeofisica.unam.mx

Code:
SE06

Title:
The Estación Regional del Noroeste: 50 years of UNAM presence in northwest Mexico

Description:
This special session aims to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the Estación Regional del Noroeste (ERNO) of the UNAM Institute of Geology with the Mexican Earth Sciences community. Since 1974, the ERNO has been a reference for researching different geology disciplines, such as regional geology, tectonics, metallogenesis, stratigraphy, paleontology, and thermochronology. In 1992, colleagues from the Institute of Ecology joined, and during the last ten years, the ERNO has also diversified its lines of research, allowing comprehensive research on ecology and environmental issues to be developed today. Currently, the ERNO is transforming towards an Interdisciplinary Research Center from a joint proposal presented by the Institutes of Geology, Ecology and Renewable Energy of the UNAM. We hope to receive contributions regarding the geological knowledge of northwest Mexico and testimonies from colleagues who participated in the ERNO's creation, consolidation, and development.

Conveners:
Alexis Del Pilar Martínez adelpilarmtz@gmail.com
Thierry Calmus arnithy@gmail.com
Carlos Manuel González León cmgleon@unam.mx

Code:
SE07

Title:
Small earthquakes, big challenges

Description:
Small earthquakes (or microseismicity) are a subject of great debate in the scientific community. Their magnitude is related to their tectonic, geological, and historical environment and their impact on the vulnerability of social infrastructure. In tectonic contexts, natural seismicity is considered to be of low impact or small for magnitudes less than 4.0-4.5, while in volcanic environments, it is between 3.0 and 3.5. In specific contexts (like the anthropogenic ones), low-magnitude seismicity can even be recorded with negative values on the magnitude scale.

Microseismicity is a common feature in all environments; it can be recorded before and after larger earthquakes and characterize tectonic and volcanic swarms. Microseismicity can also be associated with anthropogenic activities, such as geothermal, mining, and oil exploitation, among others. Additionally, it can be associated with more specific contexts, where the perturbation of the normal stress state occurs, such as dam construction, deviation of surface and groundwater, subsidence, and others.

In this session, the community is invited to present works related to the monitoring, modeling, study, and characterization of low-magnitude seismicity associated with all types of phenomena and activity. The objective is to highlight the importance of studying microseismicity for a comprehensive characterization of the phenomena that generate it.

Conveners:
Marco Calò calo@igeofisica.unam.mx
Ericka Alinne Solano Hernández esolano@enesmorelia.unam.mx
Juan Martín Gómez González gomez@geociencias.unam.mx
Raúl Ramón Castro Escamilla raul@cicese.mx

Code:
SE08

Title:
Current state of the geological, geophysical and hydrometeorological knowledge and on the monitoring of Pico de Orizaba (Citlaltépetl) volcano

Description:
Pico de Orizaba, or Citlaltépetl, is a stratovolcano with an andesitic to dacitic chemical composition and approximately 650,000 years old. It is located in the eastern sector of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt, where it forms the natural boundary between the states of Puebla and Veracruz. Pico de Orizaba is the highest volcano in North America (5650 masl) and one of the last elevations on the planet that still hosts a tropical glacier. It is also one of the most dangerous volcanoes in Mexico, as its last recorded volcanic activity occurred in the 19th century. It has produced numerous high-magnitude eruptions during the Holocene, and features a volcanic edifice with deep hydrothermal alteration that is susceptible to experiencing collapses and landslides. Each year it suffers from extreme hydrometeorological phenomena, lahars, accelerated glacial melting, and extreme slope dynamics. Furthermore, seismic monitoring of Pico de Orizaba over the past 20 years has revealed that this volcano frequently experiences volcano-tectonic events. In the event of reactivation, combined with the damage caused by increasingly frequent extraordinary meteorological events, at least half a million inhabitants on the slopes and in nearby cities would be threatened. Given this context, in this special session, we seek to gather works focused on the study of the various geological and hydrometeorological hazards, as well as on the geophysical and multiparametric monitoring of Pico de Orizaba, with the objectives of establishing a multi- and interdisciplinary dialogue, and understanding the different phenomena being studied and the various approaches to addressing these issues. We welcome all works focused on the study of volcanic geology, petrology and eruptive history, numerical modeling, and the mapping of both geological and hydrometeorological hazards, the dynamics of glaciers and periglacial areas in Pico de Orizaba, and the monitoring of seismicity and geophysical and environmental phenomena in general. The aim is for the interaction of various disciplines addressing this study area to strengthen the understanding of one of the most strategic volcanoes in the country and the intertropical region of the planet.

Conveners:
Rafael Torres-Orozco raftorres@uv.mx
José Luis Arce Saldaña jlarce@geologia.unam.mx
Francisco Córdoba Montiel fcordoba@uv.mx
Víctor Hugo Soto Molina visoto@uv.mx

Code:
SE09

Title:
The rocks through images: exploring their microstructure

Description:
The study of the microstructure of rocks, both internal and superficial, is of great importance. It warrants to better understand their genesis, diagenesis and their texture and mechanical, physical, and chemical characteristics. Imaging techniques include optical microscopy (petrography), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray tomography, ultrasound images, etc. This session aims to reconcile these different techniques for obtaining images of the internal and surface structure of rocks for visualization, quantification, characterization, and data retrieval. This session will include presentations and discussions that show images of rocks, soils, particles, microorganisms, and other geo-objects at millimetric, micrometric, and nanometric resolutions, as well as novel methodologies used for images acquisition, manipulation, and processing, as its theoretical and practical application in Earth Sciences.

Conveners:
Sandra Vega sandravega@geociencias.unam.mx
Marina Vega mvega@geociencias.unam.mx
Hugo Sereno hugoivansereno@gmail.com

Code:
SE10

Title:
Luis Manuel Alva Valdivia and his legacy in paleomagnetism, geophysics, earth sciences, and beyond

Description:
The special session to honor the memory of Dr. Luis Manuel Alva Valdivia and his contributions to paleomagnetism, geophysics, and earth sciences. As a distinguished scientist, professor, mentor, friend, and paleomagnetist, Dr. Alva Valdivia, who passed away in January 2024, made significant contributions to various geoscience disciplines over nearly 40 years of work. He published numerous articles, obtaining over 1600 citations, and mentored a great number of undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students. To honor his legacy, the special session will welcome submissions on all topics Dr. Alva Valdivia worked on and was passionate about, including paleomagnetism, archaeometry, rock magnetism, environmental magnetism, structural geology, tectonics, geomagnetism, iron deposits, geochronology, and more.

Conveners:
Alejandro Rodríguez Trejo alexrt@geociencias.unam.mx
Harald Böhnel hboehnel@geociencias.unam.mx
Luis Alonso Velderrain Rojas luis1523@hotmail.com
Bernardo Ignacio García Amador bernardoiga@gmail.com

Code:
SE11

Title:
The groundwater flow systems vision to solve groundwater issues in Mexico

Description:
Studying groundwater through the concept of groundwater flow systems allows for a comprehensive vision to evaluate the groundwater issues facing Mexico, such as declining water table levels and contamination. This special session aims to present works conducted on the physical, chemical, and biological evaluation and characterization of flow systems, with the goal of consolidating research carried out in Mexico regarding groundwater flow systems.

We welcome studies that evaluate groundwater flow systems based on hydrogeological characterization from field data (physical, chemical, and isotopic), water flow modeling, solute and energy transport, hydrogeochemical modeling, the study of groundwater-dependent ecosystems, and contamination issues.

Conveners:
Selene Olea Olea selene@geologia.unam.mx
Eric Morales Casique ericmc@geologia.unam.mx
José Luis Lezama Campos lcjose@geologia.unam.mx

Code:
SE12

Title:
Renewable energy and energy systems

Description:
This session provides a forum for researchers and students in Academia or in Industry to present and discuss recent advances, best practices, systematic literature reviews, or reports of outreach efforts, in the general topic on sustainable energy and energy systems. The session focuses on wind and offshore renewable energy, but other energy resources and related research topics will also be considered. We invite you to submit abstracts based on any current methodologies or a combination of methodologies, including theoretical developments, numerical models, in-situ data collection and analysis, remote sensing, or artificial intelligence. We also invite abstracts on socio-economic and ecological topics that address issues regarding just energy transitions and environmental mitigation strategies throughout the lifespan of an energy production plant.

Conveners:
Vanesa Magar vmagar@cicese.edu.mx
Osvaldo Rodríguez osroh@ier.unam.mx
Carlos López calovi@ier.unam.mx
Alejandro Camilo Espinosa Ramírez alejandro.espinosa@academicos.udg.mx

Code:
SE13

Title:
Oceanographic, atmospheric sciences and society: ¿how do we communicate?

Description:
Current social and environmental problems, such as the climate crisis and the dispersion of contaminants in water and air, demand an educated society aware of the functioning of the ocean and the atmosphere. Inform society about these systems dynamics (sometimes little known), requires the development of strategies and tools for effective communication. This session is aimed at individuals or groups of research that actively disseminate oceanic and atmospheric sciences. The main objective is to share experiences, successful or failed, that seek the social appropriation of this knowledge and thereby contribute to the resilience of these systems. This special session hopes to generate networks of collaboration and/or unification of transdisciplinary efforts.

Conveners:
Victor Alejandro Arias Esquivel alexarias7114@gmail.com
Andrea Mitre Apaez mitre@cicese.edu.mx
Yoalli Hernández Marmolejo yoalli@atmosfera.unam.mx
Ana Lucía de Santos Medina desantos@cicese.edu.mx

Code:
SE14

Title:
Advances in environmental monitoring based on open-source electronics platforms, hardware and software

Description:
In this session, we will explore the latest advances that rely on open source electronic platforms, hardware and software to revolutionize the way we monitor and protect our environment. From the use of electronic platforms (such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32 and equivalent) and DIY sensors, to sophisticated data analysis software (machine learning, artificial intelligence and Internet of Things). This session will show how open source technologies are democratizing environmental monitoring and citizen science, making it more accessible, affordable and customizable than ever.

This session will present cutting-edge research and real-world applications that demonstrate the power of open source electronics to address environmental challenges. Various Earth Science topics will be covered, including the monitoring of the availability and quality of natural resources (air, water, etc.), biodiversity conservation, adaptation to climate change, citizen science and more. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the capabilities and limitations of open source electronics for environmental monitoring. They will also learn practical tips and best practices for designing, implementing and maintaining monitoring systems using open source hardware and software.

Conveners:
Luis Arturo Méndez Barroso luis.mendez78585@potros.itson.edu.mx
Ian Mateo Sosa Tinoco ian.sosa@itson.edu.mx
Agustín Robles Morúa agustin.robles@itson.edu.mx
Luis Adrian Castro Quiroa luisadrian@gmail.com

Code:
SE15

Title:
Technological innovations in the dissemination of data and scientific knowledge

Description:
The intersection between socio-environmental justice issues and the lack of transparency in information continues to be an important focal point for civil organizations around the world. These intertwined problems have revealed systemic deficiencies in governance, exemplified by the failure of existing environmental and social policies to reduce various forms of environmental degradation and social inequalities. In response to this situation, various types of socio-environmental and citizen observatories have emerged, which have been established as a way to promote co-participation between citizens, academia and authorities, for the management of natural resources and in emergency situations. One of the main purposes of most of these observatories is to facilitate the collection, organization, storage, analysis and dissemination of data, and transforming them into valuable resources for communities. Furthermore, socio-environmental observatories that support interdisciplinary science face many challenges related to the management, integration of heterogeneous data, its publication, and long-term preservation of information. Therefore, it is crucial to continue exploring new advances that facilitate the dissemination of information, not only within the scientific community, but also to the general public.

In this session, brief summaries of interdisciplinary projects will be used to generate discussions among attendees on how to stimulate and expand the development of technological innovations in the dissemination of scientific data and knowledge. Cutting-edge research will be presented that employ different visualization techniques to simplify complex scientific messages, making them accessible to the general public. Likewise, these technological innovations promote the transparency of information and new visualization techniques, such as those typically used in some socio-environmental observatories. Attendees will gain valuable examples of how to effectively communicate scientific data and information.

Conveners:
Agustin Robles Morua agustin.robles@itson.edu.mx
Laurent Avila Chauvet LAUrent.ac.ags@gmail.com
Luis A. Mendez Barroso luis.mendez@itson.edu.mx
Rolando Diaz Caravantes rdiaz@colson.edu.mx

Code:
SE16

Title:
Air quality measurements from the space: tropospheric emissions: pollution monitoring observations (TEMPO)

Description:
Measurements of atmospheric composition from satellite platforms are a very valuable source of information for air quality, emissions and their distribution in both Mexico and the planet. They allow monitoring the atmosphere with global coverage and evaluating the progress of industrial development and urban expansion. This is fundamental for Mexico, especially in rural regions, where there is a significant limitation in the monitoring capacity of surface air quality. For example, satellite observations have been used in Mexico to validate emissions inventories, improve the performance of numerical air quality models and to compare against remote sensing instruments, among other applications.

On the other hand, to date daily coverage (once a day) has been achieved with polar orbit satellites at a spatial resolution of ~ 7.0 x 3.5 km. However, since early 2024, the TEMPO (Tropospheric Emissions: Pollution Monitoring Observations) instrument was launched into a geostationary orbit to observe the atmospheric composition in a region comprising Canada, the United States and most of Mexico. It will be the first instrument with the highest spatial (~2 km) and temporal (~1 hour) resolution for this region. This density of satellite observations means that a great amount of information on pollutants and trace gasses will be available, and which has never existed before. Thus, we expect that TEMPO will start a new era for air quality monitoring.

In this context, the objective of this special session is to bring together studies aimed at the application of satellite observations in order to: 1) strengthen the advancement of knowledge in geosciences and the environment; 2) foster opportunities for collaboration and; 3) establish a dialogue in the community. We invite all the studies conducted with the first TEMPO observations, and also with other satellite sensors such as SCIAMACHY, OMI, GOSAT, OCO-2, IASI, TES, MOPITT and TROPOMI among others. Theoretical validation studies, data assimilation and numerical modeling of air quality are also welcome.

Conveners:
Wolfgang Stremme stremme@atmosfera.unam.mx
Victor Almanza victor.almanza@atmosfera.unam.mx

Code:
SE17

Title:
Climatic models the mexican seas, where are we and where should we be heading?

Description:
Climate change has been causing warming and acidification of the ocean, sea level rise, ocean current variations, and an increase in extreme atmospheric and ocean events. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to improve the understanding of ocean climate at a regional scale, both historically and its possible changes in the future. An open discussion table will be held following the presentations to consolidate ideas, identify needs, unify efforts, coordinate activities, and provide recommendations for further reading.

We cordially request that you submit abstracts of topics related to: (1) Observed and reanalysis climatologies of different ocean variables to be used in the evaluation of regional and global models (CMIPs); (2) Model evaluation, dynamic and statistical downscaling to address mesoscale and low-frequency structures, for example, Loop Current eddy dynamics, marine heat waves, climate teleconnections, upwellings, biogeochemistry, winds, tropical cyclones; (3) How do we proceed? Identifying needs and obstacles for the progress of information regarding the consequences of climate change in the Mexican seas, covering the deep ocean to coastal areas, in addition to proposing projects, ideas, and collaborations.

Conveners:
Sheila Estrada-Allis sheila@cicese.mx
Paulina Cetina Heredia pcetina@cicese.mx
Karina Ramos Musalem kramosmu@cicese.mx
Tereza Cavazos Pérez tcavazos@cicese.mx

Code:
SE18

Title:
Research in biogeosciences for the study of ecosystems in Mexico - LNC MexFlux

Description:
The CONAHCYT MexFlux National Laboratory is a network of scientists and dedicated field observatories that, since 2011, have been monitoring and studying energy, water, and other greenhouse gas (GHG) fluxes, such as CO2 and CH4, using micrometeorological techniques (eddy covariance) in terrestrial ecosystems in Mexico.

The objective of MexFlux is to generate information and knowledge to understand the role of ecosystems (both natural and anthropogenic) in water availability, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and changes in land cover and land use. Additionally, MexFlux data offers the opportunity to validate satellite products of surface properties and processes, as well as a wide range of ecological, hydrological, and climatic models.

To better understand the mechanisms that control the fluxes of water, energy, and other GHGs in different ecosystems, parallel eco-physiological measurements (sap flow, porometry, functional traits), hydrological measurements (soil and groundwater), soil measurements (soil hydro-physical properties), and isotopic measurements of water and nutrients, among others, are carried out.

Within this framework, we invite researchers, postdoctoral fellows, and students associated with and interested in the MexFlux sites and the information they generate to present results in a special session dedicated to showcasing advances from these observatories. We welcome works reporting progress; integrating results with eco-physiological, hydrological, and isotopic information; and scaling field data spatially using remote sensing techniques. We will encourage discussion on the progress achieved and future goals, and also address topics such as the climate crisis to present nature-based alternatives and solutions from the study of ecosystems.

Finally, we propose this session in posthumous homage to Dr. José Tulio Arredondo Moreno, who in life was a researcher at the Potosino Institute of Scientific and Technological Research A.C. Dr. Arredondo was a pioneer in the study of terrestrial ecosystems and his knowledge contributed substantially to the advancement and progress of biogeosciences in Mexico. Dr. Arredondo leaves us a great legacy to continue conducting cutting-edge research in Mexican ecosystems.

Conveners:
Tonantzin Tarin ttarin@iecologia.unam.mx
Lyssette E. Muñoz-Villers lyssette.munoz@atmosfera.unam.mx
Enrico Arturo Yépez enrico.yepez@itson.edu.mx

Code:
SE19

Title:
Quality management systems in geosciences

Description:
In this special session, the aim is for the various managers and participants of the different Quality Management Systems (QMS) implemented within the context of Geosciences, to share their experiences, challenges and areas of opportunity, with managers and participants of other QMS's, as well as people who are interested in implementing or currently developing a QMS.

We invite you to share success stories, difficulties faced and innovative solutions that have been applied to QMS in the area of ​​geosciences. It will help us learn about approaches used by others, identify potential improvements for their own systems, and establish valuable contacts within the geoscience community. Additionally, this session seeks to promote a deeper understanding of how QMS can contribute to the advancement of quality and efficiency in geoscience projects, opening the door to the continued development of quality standards.

Conveners:
Octavio Gómez Ramos octavio@igeofisica.unam.mx
Caridad Cárdenas Monroy caridad@sismologico.unam.mx
Adriana Elizabeth González Cabrera gonzalezc@igeofisica.unam.mx

Code:
SE20

Title:
30 years of activity of the Popocatépetl Volcano: advances in the knowledge of its eruptive history, monitoring, hazard and risk assessment

Description:
After almost 70 years of inactivity, on December 21, 1994, the Popocatépetl Volcano resumed its eruptive activity. The activity has been characterized by a cyclical behavior of growth and destruction of domes, with the generation of eruptive columns several kilometers high and the dispersal of abundant ash around the volcano. In December 2001, the largest vulcanian activity of the current crisis was recorded: an eruptive column that reached 8 km in height and the formation of pyroclastic density currents that extended up to 4 km. The composition and characteristics of its products, as well as its eruptive dynamics, imply mixing and assimilation processes in a complex system of reservoirs and conduits. These characteristics have been investigated in a multidisciplinary manner (volcanology, petrology, geophysics, remote sensing), and the Popocatépetl Volcano has become a global reference. The persistent activity of the last 30 years has affected more than 20 million people, mainly due to ashfall, which has sometimes forced the closure of airports (Puebla and Mexico City) with consequent economic losses.

This session is focused on compiling multidisciplinary works that have aimed to establish the evolution of the Popocatépetl Volcano over the last three decades; characterize its magnitude, eruptive styles, and associated magmatic processes; define an early warning system through real-time multiparametric monitoring; establish eruptive scenarios for hazard assessment including vulnerability studies to define the risk in the areas surrounding the volcano. Comparative studies with other volcanoes in Mexico and Central America are also welcome.

Conveners:
Lucia Capra Pedol lcapra@geociencias.unam.mx
Giovanni Sosa Ceballos gsosaceballos@gmail.com

Code:
SE21

Title:
Exhibitors at the Annual Meeting of the Mexican Geophysical Union 2024

Description:
Companies and institutions participating as exhibitors in the RAUGM 2024 may present products and services, educational offers, research, or any topic of their choice, according to their interests.

Conveners:
Salvador Fernández salvador9726@gmail.com

Code:
CU01

Title:
Seismogram analysis

Description:
Basic management of SEISAN for visualization and location of seismic events (calculation of basic parameters). Waveform conversion, data recording, manual phase picking and magnitude calculation. Additionally, basic use of SAC for data management. The use of Unix/Linux systems is preferred.

Conveners:
Daniel González danielg@igeofisica.unam.mx
Adriana González adrianag@igeofisica.unam.mx
Jazmín Reyes jazminr@igeofisica.unam.mx
Alan Alarcón a.alarcon@igeofisica.unam.mx

Code:
CU02

Title:
Introduction to seismic data processing with Machine Learning: automatic models for picking and phase association

Description:
In recent years, machine learning (ML) methods have become essential in geosciences, particularly for processing seismic data. This shift is driven by growing data volumes and the need to automate routine seismic record analyses.

ML algorithms have revolutionized the enhancement of seismic catalogs. This course provides both theoretical and practical perspectives on the most widely used models for identifying and associating seismic phases, demonstrating their vital importance and effectiveness in modern seismology.

Participants will engage in hands-on exercises using two automatic picking models: PhaseNet (Zhu & Beroza, 2019) and EQTransformer (Mousavi et al., 2020), alongside two phase association models: GaMMA (Zhu et al., 2022) and PyOcto (Münchmeyer, 2024). We will utilize the SeisBench toolbox (Woollam et al., 2022), specifically designed for benchmarking these models on an integrated platform.

Through this course, participants will gain essential skills to deploy these models effectively and develop strategies to assess their performance critically. This preparation will empower them to determine the most suitable workflow for particular cases, enhancing their analytical skills in seismology. The course’s practical and analytical focus ensures that attendees are well-prepared to tackle both present and future challenges in the field.

Course Requirements:
For this course, participants are required to have a basic understanding of seismology and familiarity with basic programming techniques (Python is recommended).

Attendees must ensure the following software is installed prior to the course:
- Python
- Jupyter Notebook
- SeisBench

Work materials will be provided in advance, allowing attendees to verify their installations.

Please note that installation support will not be available during the course.

Want to know more about SeisBench?
- Paper: https://doi.org/10.1785/0220210324
- Introductory text written by organizers (In Spanish):
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cbyP_y3luzctZi4kdNxrrbGb5Cz6mjGF/view?usp=sharing

Conveners:
Karina Bernal Manzanilla karinabernal@igeofisica.unam.mx
Leonarda Isabel Esquivel Mendiola leoesquivel@igeofisica.unam.mx

Code:
CU03

Title:
Introduction to Submesoscale Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) with Python and Artificial Intelligence

Description:
At the end of 2023, in a collaborative effort between NASA and the French National Centre for Space Studies (CNES), with contributions from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and the United Kingdom Space Agency, the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite began operations, generating a new generation of data on the topography of the ocean and surface waters of rivers and lakes with a coverage of more than 90%, at a resolution never before achieved by previous satellite technologies. This will allow monitoring sea level changes, floods, and droughts with greater precision.

This course will describe the variables measured by the SWOT satellite, describing the main submesoscale processes that this satellite can resolve.

The submesoscale theory applied to SWOT observations will be presented. Using Python tools, we will review the validation and analysis of SWOT, in addition to using some traditional numerical methods for data inspection, we will also implement artificial intelligence using Machine Learning (ML), and we will discuss the use of autoencoders or generative neural networks to obtain interpolated SWOT maps.

Some forms of 2D and 3D data visualization will be used.

Program:
- Introduction to SWOT
- Submesoscale dynamics
- Description of SWOT metadata
- Analysis tools for SWOT
- Machine Learning applied to SWOT
- Computer vision applied to SWOT

Requirements:
- Basic knowledge of Python
- All the classic and artificial intelligence tools will be installed in the course
- Personal computer equipment
- WiFi network

Conveners:
José Gómez jgomez@cicese.mx
Carlos Cabrera ccabrera@cicese.mx
Yuritzi Pérez yuritzy@cicese.edu.mx

Code:
CU04

Title:
Acquisition and signal processing using Software Defined Radio (SDR)

Description:
In this workshop we introduce the technique of low cost to the acquisition of analog signals using SDR bundles and their connection to Raspberry Pi. We show examples about the implementation of digitalization from analog signals and their conversion to the complex space QI to compute the Fourier transform by software. We show the hardware and software tools to implement the ADC of low cost and introduce the OMAR observatory that use this technology.

Conveners:
Víctor De la Luz vdelaluz@enesmorelia.unam.mx
Mona Arjang marjang@enesmorelia.unam.mx

Code:
CU05

Title:
Applications of geochemistry to the study of the fossil record

Description:
In this course, different concepts, methods and techniques in geochemistry will be reviewed; in particular, those that can be applied to elucidate various aspects of the fossil record, such as palaeoenvironmental inference (provenance, paleoecological variables).

In this way, participants will be able to reinforce knowledge related to the study of certain environmental conditions in marine, transitional and terrestrial environments in the past, such as temperature, salinity, influence of terrigenous sediments, etc. Thus, for example, the usefulness of elemental analysis (major, minor and trace elements), the use of stable isotopes and the importance of rare earths will be reviewed. On the other hand, concepts related to radiometric dating, which uses radioactive isotopes to determine absolute ages, will be reviewed.

Conveners:
Francisco Sánchez-Beristain sanchez@ciencias.unam.mx

Code:
CU06

Title:
Applied hydrogeochemistry

Description:
Hydrogeochemistry studies the chemical composition of groundwater and the changes in its composition due to the chemical, physical, and biological processes that occur during its journey through the subsoil naturally or due to anthropogenic contamination. Applied hydrogeochemistry is the application of fundamentals to specific problems related to the composition of groundwater. At the end of the course, the participant will be able to identify the main hydrogeochemical processes that occur in groundwater, just like him degree of evolution, quality, and mineralogy.

Conveners:
Janete Morán Ramírez janete.moran@ipicyt.edu.mx
José Alfredo Ramos Leal jalfredo@ipicyt.edu.mx
Eliseo Hernández Pérez eliseo.hernandez@ipicyt.edu.mx
Lorena Elisa Sánchez Higueredo lorena.sanchez@ipicyt.edu.mx

Code:
CU07

Title:
Fundamentals on sensor programming for geosciences on Arduino and ESP3 systems

Description:
During the course, the fundamentals for programming various low-cost sensors for geosciences using Arduino and ESP32 systems will be analyzed. The use of these sensors allows the development of customized devices for different geoscience studies. The course includes both theoretical and practical handling, from the installation of development environments (IDE), connectivity, and programming of various sensors; such as temperature sensors, soil humidity sensors, atmospheric pressure , particle matter (PM), gas sensors such as CO2, noise sensors, among others. The necessary materials (sensors, cables, power supplies, etc.) will be provided for the practical part of the course. Attendees are required to bring a laptop.

Conveners:
Alejandro Rodríguez Trejo alexrt@geociencias.unam.mx
Héctor Enrique Ibarra Ortega hector.ibarra@geociencias.unam.mx

Code:
CU08

Title:
Determination of orbits of asteroids and comets using Python

Description:
This workshop is designed to provide participants with a practical introduction to calculating and modeling the orbits of asteroids and comets. Through a combination of basic theory and practical exercises, attendees will learn how to use freely licensed software to analyze asteroid and comet data and perform orbital calculations. At the end of the workshop, participants will have acquired fundamental skills for orbital analysis, applicable in academic and research contexts.

Goals
1. Understand the basic principles of orbit calculation.
2. Become familiar with open access databases to obtain orbital data.
3. Learn to use free license software for orbit modeling.
4. Perform practical orbital calculations for asteroids and comets.
5. Develop skills to interpret and analyze the results of orbital calculations.

Necessary materials
- Laptop: Each participant must bring their own laptop.
- Free Access Database:
* JPL Small-Body Database (https://ssd.jpl.nasa.gov/tools/sbdb_query.html)
* Minor Planet Center (https://www.minorplanetcenter.net/)
- Free License Software
* Python (with libraries: numpy, matplotlib, astropy and jplephem)

Workshop Structure
1. Introduction (20 minutes)
- Welcome and presentation of the course.
- Brief introduction to orbital dynamics and basic concepts.
- Description of the available resources and the workshop workflow.

2. Orbital Calculus Theory (20 minutes)
- Equations of orbital motion: Kepler's laws.
- Orbital parameters: orbital elements and their meaning.
- Types of orbits: elliptical, parabolic and hyperbolic.

3. Tools and Resources (20 minutes)
- Introduction to asteroid and comet databases.
- Use of JPL Small-Body Database and Minor Planet Center to obtain orbital data.
- Installation and configuration of Python and the necessary libraries.

4. Practical Exercise 1: Data Collection (20 minutes)
- Search and download data for a specific asteroid from databases.
- Interpretation of the data obtained.

5. Practical Exercise 2: Orbit Modeling (30 minutes)
- Use of Python to calculate the orbit of an asteroid using the data obtained.
- Orbit visualization with `matplotlib` and `astropy`.

Conveners:
Raúl Gutiérrez Zalapa raulgz@comunidad.unam.mx
Mario Rodríguez Martínez mrodriguez@enesmorelia.unam.mx
Valeria López Atienzo valerialoat@gmail.com

Code:
CU09

Title:
QGIS applied to hydrology

Description:
Geographic Information Systems constitute one of the most powerful tools for the development of earth sciences and engineering. Their application covers a wide range of topics, from simple polygonal drawing to the analysis and study of water systems.

In this context, the present course aims to cover the introductory aspects of QGIS in hydrological studies, where participants will acquire knowledge in the delineation and characterization of watersheds and the estimation of water balances, using Digital Terrain Models, flow direction and accumulation maps, stream networks, etc.

By the end of the course, participants will have acquired the basic knowledge for using geographic information systems in hydrological problems, as well as skills to manipulate, process, and integrate geographic data from various sources.

Conveners:
Ana Beatriz Rubio Arellano ana.rubio@ipicyt.edu.mx

Code:
CU10

Title:
Processing georeferenced data with Jupyterlab using Conda environments and the Spack package manager

Description:
This course teaches you the fundamentals of two essential tools for dependency management: conda environments and the Spack package manager. You will learn how to create and manage isolated virtual environments for your projects (for example python and R), as well as how to install and use packages efficiently and reproducibly. Additionally, the use of JupyterLab as a tool for the analysis and visualization of geophysical data is introduced.

Conda environments
Conda is a popular package and environment manager for Python and other programming languages. It allows you to create isolated virtual environments for each project, helping you avoid dependency conflicts and maintain a clean and organized installation.

Spack Package Manager
Spack is a powerful cross-platform package manager that can be used to install a wide range of scientific and engineering software. It is known for its ability to resolve complex dependencies and provide reproducible installations.

JupyterLab
JupyterLab is an open source interactive environment for data analysis and scientific computing. It offers a web interface that allows you to run code, view results, and collaborate with other users.

Topics
- Install and configure conda
- Create and manage virtual environments
- Install Python packages within environments
- Activate and deactivate environments
- Delete environments
- Install and configure Spack
- Search and explore available packages
- Install individual packages and dependencies
- Configure installation options
- Manage package installations
- Install and configure JupyterLab
- Upload and explore geophysical data
- Perform data analysis using Python
- Create interactive data visualizations
- Share your results with others

Duration: 6 hours
Requirements: Computer per assistant, Internet access

Conveners:
José Agustín García Reynoso agustin@atmosfera.unam.mx
Dulce Rosario Herrera Moro dulce.herrera@atmosfera.unam.mx
Pedro Damián Cruz Santiago pdcs@atmosfera.unam.mx

Code:
CU11

Title:
Methods and applications of isotope geochemistry

Description:
This course will introduce the methods and applications of the main isotope systems in the Earth Sciences and the particular case of Sr for archeological and paleontological materials. We will address the general behavior and distribution of the different isotopic systems along magmatic, metamorphic, and sedimentary processes. We will focus on Rb-Sr, Sm-Nd, and U-Pb for isotopic dating and petrogenetic objectives. We will also provide an introduction to sample preparations and chemical separation for isotopic analyses by thermal ionization mass spectrometry, routine procedures at the Laboratorio Universitario de Geoquímica Isotópica (LUGIS) of the Instituto de Geofísica, UNAM. We aim to provide the participants with the basis of isotope geochemistry and its application for solving geological, archeological, and paleontological problems.

Conveners:
Manuel Contreras López mcontreras@igeofisica.unam.mx
Gabriela N. Solís Pichardo gsolis@geofisica.unam.mx
Gerardo F. Arrieta García arrieta@igeofisica.unam.mx

Code:
CU12

Title:
Preparation of whole rock samples and mineral concentrates for isotopic geochemistry and geochronology studies

Description:
This course is designed to equip you with the practical methods and techniques of sample preparation for studying rocks through geochemistry and geochronological analyses. The activities are divided into four sections. 1) Criteria for sampling in fieldwork. 2) Petrographic analysis for mineral identifications and verification that minerals of interest are not altered. 3) Methods for trituration and pulverization of rocks and aliquot preparations. 4) Techniques for mineral concentration based on crystalline shape, density, and magnetic properties.

At the end of the course, the student will be able to prepare their samples using minimum resources and infrastructure, with the quality required by geochemistry and geochronological studies.

Conveners:
José Teodoro Hernández Treviño tht@igeofisica.unam.mx
Paola Velázquez Juárez pao.vj@ciencias.unam.mx

Code:
CU13

Title:
Build your own web for real time geophysical data visualization

Description:
Within the tasks required for research in geosciences, the process of data interpretation is of great importance. While tools like Excel are very useful for data visualization, there are significant disadvantages, such as the limited customisation available in the treatment and representation of the processed information. This course is focused on the construction of a web service that allows the treatment and visualization of geophysical variables in real-time, covering the basic concepts of programming, through the configuration of a server for the reception, processing, and sending of data, and concluding with the implementation of a web user interface.

The following topics will be covered in the course:
- Basic programming concepts and the use of JavaScript.
- Introduction to web engineering: Architectures.
- Installation and configuration of NodeJs.
- Server configuration for the acquisition, processing, and sending of data with JavaScript.
- Implementation of a web graphical interface with JavaScript and NextJs.
- Cloud hosting of the final web application.

Conveners:
Gael Emiliano Casillas Aviña gcasillasa1900@alumno.ipn.mx
Jorge Javier Hernández Gómez jjhernandezgo@ipn.mx
Abraham de Jesús Pablo Sotelo apablos1800@alumno.ipn.mx
Carlos Alberto López Balcazar clopezb1303@alumno.ipn.mx

Code:
CU14

Title:
Hydrogeochemical modeling using Phreeqc and PhreePlot

Description:
The complexity of calculations to estimate the chemical speciation of water in natural systems requires the use of software such as Phreeqc, which is available for free. By combining the speciation estimated by Phreeqc with the graphical interface of PhreePlot, it is possible to model thermodynamic diagrams (e.g., Eh-pH, species distribution, among others) that show the chemical speciation of water in samples from complex geological environments. In this course, the participant will learn to model water-rock interaction processes, mixtures, water chemical speciation, and their graphical representation.

Conveners:
Juan Sebastian De Gyves López juan.degyves@ipicyt.edu.mx
Janete Morán Ramírez janete.moran@ipicyt.edu.mx
Eliseo Hernández Pérez eliseo.hernandez@ipicyt.edu.mx

Code:
CU15

Title:
Obtaining H-alpha images using specialized software

Description:
This course workshop will review general aspects of the solar atmosphere and solar activity and how to monitor the Sun through H-alpha images taken daily in the GeoSpatial Sciences Laboratory (LACIGE, www.lacige.unam.mx ). Basic exercises will be carried out to obtain and process H-alpha images using specialized software. By the end of the course, the participants will have acquired basic skills in H-alpha solar observations and different materials (guide and video) to continue their practice.

Objectives
1. Review and understand the relevance of solar activity monitoring from solar images.
2. Learn specialized software and general tools for solar image reduction.
3. Acquire general knowledge about how to obtain H-alpha images.

Requirements
- Laptop: Each participant must bring a computer with a memory RAM of 16 GB and Windows.
- Internet access to download the images and use online software.
- Previous installation of the following programs:
* Registax 6: https://www.astronomie.be/registax/download.html
* Autostakkert!: https://www.autostakkert.com/wp/download/
* Photoshop: https://www.adobe.com/mx/products/photoshop/online.html
* Photoshop online: https://www.photopea.com/
* ImPPg: https://greatattractor.github.io/imppg/

Previous requirements
Basic knowledge of image manipulation and FITS format.

Conveners:
Mario Rodríguez Martínez mrodriguez@enesmorelia.unam.mx

Code:
CU16

Title:
Python tools for data processing of wind buoy data and currents ADCP data

Description:
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to oceanographic and meteorologic data processing, including the guiding principles of data processing of wind and current data.

This course is developed by and for, oceanographers, marine data managers, data stewards, and researchers, working in institutions responsible for the collection and data processing of marine data in
all fields (oceanography, meteorology, biology, chemistry, physics).

During this course, you will review time series analysis concepts and demonstrate the most relevant techniques for working with vector data with magnitude and direction. It will include two lessons using wind data from an NDBC buoy offshore Monterey Bay, CA and ocean current data from the Ocean Observatories Initiative Endurance Array off the coasts of Washington and Oregon. We will use Jupiter notebooks available online in a GitHub repository.

Conveners:
Victor Alejandro Arias Esquivel alexarias7114@gmail.com

Code:
CU17

Title:
Introduction to satellite image processing using Python

Description:
Satellite imagery offers detailed information about geophysical phenomena at local, regional, and global scales, which is crucial for understanding and predicting changes in climate, volcanic activity, and other terrestrial phenomena. This course will provide a simplified introduction to satellite image processing, explaining concepts such as bands, resolutions, and common image formats. The practical exercises will be conducted using JupyterLab, an interactive learning environment, to develop skills in satellite data visualization and processing using Python. The workshop syllabus includes a brief introduction to Python for those interested in satellite data processing but are not familiar with the programming language.

Conveners:
Erika Danaé López Espinoza danae@atmosfera.unam.mx
José Agustín García Reynoso agustin@atmosfera.unam.mx
Dulce Rosario Herrera Moro dulce.herrera@atmosfera.unam.mx
Pedro Damián Cruz Santiago pdcs@atmosfera.unam.mx

Code:
CU18

Title:
Numerical modeling of geothermal systems in TOUGH2: principles and strategies

Description:
Numerical modeling is currently a key tool in the study of geophysical systems. In particular, the exploration and exploitation of geothermal and mineral resources can benefit from numerical modeling with a potential reduction in costs and risks. TOUUGH software has more than three decades of development in both academia and industry and currently allows the modeling of a wide variety of geothermal and geochemical systems.

In this course, participants will learn the physical-mathematical foundations of the TOUGH software, the software architecture and the fundamentals of numerical implementation. They will also know the workflow for posing a simulation problem and free-use, state-of-the-art tools to enhance the use of the software. At the end of this course, participants will be able to describe the operating principles and scope of TOUGH, as well as trace a route of practice and learning with the tool in their specific field of knowledge.

The course is aimed at people with basic knowledge of heat transfer and numerical methods. It is recommended to have basic programming knowledge. A laptop is required as work materials.

Conveners:
Fernando Javier Guerrero fguerrero@ier.unam.mx