Past – Present – Prediction
about simulation techniques, dosimeters, sensors in conservation research and application
Ohrid, FYROM, 31/05 - 02/06/2007
Announcement and Call for Contributions for COST Strategic Workshop
Original valuable art objects should not be exposed to any unnecessary risk during display, storage, transport, and scientific examination.
However, easy-to-handle and reliable methods for the assessment of environmental risks are limited. Therefore, research initiatives have concentrated in recent years on the development of simulation materials with a similar or even accelerated response to environmental conditions.
Specified as dosimeters, sensors or sacrificial materials, they are tailored to mimic paint, stone, glass, metal or paper. Several attempts are under investigation or ready for marketing. The success of these new tools depends on the realistic approach to interpret previous, current and future conditions – to meet the challenges of *past – present – prediction*
Aim of the workshop
- to summarise the cutting-edge research in the field of simulation techniques in cultural heritage
- to promote the application of environmental monitoring and risk assessment in museums
- to identify further research and training priorities and to provide networking for future activities
Target audience
- scientists and engineers working with simulation and monitoring techniques in conservation
- students specialising in environmental impact on historic materials
- curators and conservators in charge of risk assessment for art object
- companies engaged in marketing of new tools for environmental monitoring
Structure and scope: The scene of the workshop will be set by two key note lectures about impact assessment and monitoring strategies. The following thematic sessions will cover lectures on research in progress and case studies. A round table discussion will highlight possible improvements to transfer research to application. A limited number of posters will be displayed. A post-workshop tour will be suggested.
Deadlines:
10 April 2007: Submissions of abstracts
24 April 2007: Approval of abstracts, speakers and posters
1 May 2007: Distribution of final programme
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