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The Workshop
The workshop will be held in the conference center of the Governor Calvert
House, one of the Historic Inns
of Annapolis (GPS coordinates N38° 58.745", W76° 29.368"*).
Poster boards will be set up in the atrium outside the main conference
room for workshop participants to display information about their site
or data system. Viewing will occur during breaks, and at a special session
during the workshop. A separate work room equipped with computers, network
connectivity, and printers will be available to workshop attendees.
A registration fee of $75, payable at on-site registration, will be charged to all attendees to cover meeting expenses, breaks, and special events. Attendees should complete the registration form by October 19, 1998.
See the Lodging section for information on hotel accommodations.
Annapolis Maryland
Annapolis is the state capital
of Maryland. The historic town is situated on the Chesapeake Bay. Numerous
restaurants, quaint shops, historic attractions, and waterfront are all
within walking distance of the hotels. Annapolis is about 40 minutes from
Baltimore, 45 minutes from Washington, D.C. and 20 minutes from NASA GSFC.
More detailed directions are available
as well as a view of the area from space.
Annapolis area current events are available on the Capital's
web site.
Annapolis Area Climate
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| October |
69°
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21°
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50°
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10°
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3.02" (rain)
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| November |
58°
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15°
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41°
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05°
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3.12" (rain) 1.0" (snow)
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Transportation
The most convenient airport to Annapolis is Baltimore-Washington International
(BWI), with many overseas connections through New York's JFK Airport.
Taxis or rental cars are available from the airport to transport travelers
to Annapolis. The BWI Super Shuttle is a service offered by BWI Airport.
Upon arrival at BWI, the Super Shuttle pickup can be found in the baggage
claim area on the lower level of the airport. Reservations are only required
for pickup from a hotel; a reservation is not required from the airport.
The cost from BWI to the Historic Inns is $19.00 one way, $30.00 round
trip. Reservations may be made between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. at 1-410-859-0800.
Two other airports service the Washington D.C. area, Ronald Reagan National Airport (located in D.C.), and Dulles International Airport (located in the Virginia suburbs). Both airports offer taxi and rental cars to Annapolis.
The Historic Inns are convenient to many local restaurants and attractions in Annapolis. Therefore, a rental car is probably not required for attendees of the workshop. However, valet parking ($12 per day per car) is available for guests staying in the Historic Inns with overnight accommodations. A loading zone is in front of the Governor Calvert House.
Excursion
An evening excursion to the Goddard
Geophysical and Astronomical Observatory (GGAO) is planned. This facility
is located about five miles from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC).
GGAO is the home of pioneering research in many areas, such as the scientific
application of lasers, astronomy, and solar physics. GGAO is home to the
IGS permanent GPS receiver (GODE), several satellite ranging (SLR) systems,
the MV-3 VLBI system, and a PRARE antenna. Demonstrations of many of these
systems will be conducted during the evening. Transportation to and from
the Annapolis hotels will be provided.
* GPS Coordinates courtesy of Tom Clark/GSFC.