GOALS:  The SZNet Ocean Floor Observational Technology Workshop aims to address the issue of ocean floor instrumentation which is a key component of multiple of our participating networks’ efforts around the world. The purpose is to develop a global knowledge base of technical capabilities and opportunities in seafloor geodesy and seismology based on the need identified in the SZ4D Implementation report.

1. Exchange state-of-the-art technical information as well as current observational capabilities.

2. Highlight needed instrumental advances and knowledge gaps.

3. Promote collaborations and cooperative experiments.

4. Generate a workshop report: The organizing committee will produce a 2-3 page document listing primary outcomes of the workshop conversations, specifically highlighting needs of the community to help target the focus of future efforts.

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STRUCTURE: This workshop will be scheduled over the course of two days in conjunction with other events that week organized by the science of slow to fast earthquakes network. This format is intended to leverage the resources of both organizations to increase attendance and reach.

The schedule of events is as follows:

January 11-12: Pre-workshop field trip (organized by Slow to Fast EQ)

January 13-14: Slow-to-Fast Earthquake Workshop

January 15-16: SZNet Ocean Floor Observational Technology Workshop

January 17: Single Day Field Trip to SHOA and Valparaíso (Co-Organized)

January 18 - 27: Post-workshop SZNet field trip (more information to come)

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A detailed agenda will be released ahead of the workshop. Please keep an eye on this space!

LODGING and FOOD: Workshop participants should book their own lodging. Coffee and lunch will be provided for both days of the SZNet workshop. Workshop participants are responsible for all other meals. For information on travel assistance and funding, please see below.

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FUNDING:  Need-based support for travel, food, and lodging is available through SZNet which is supported by funding from the National Science Foundation AccelNet program under award 2301732. Opportunities to apply for funding will be available within the registration form.

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REGISTRATION: Registration will be required for this event. Please check this space.