Hanoi,
Viet Nam
11 Aug 2025 - 15 Aug 2025
The objectives are:
- to strengthen the knowledge of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) and the work of the Preparatory Commission;
- to further build-up the capacity of the CTBT State Signatories to participate in the implementation of the verification regime and assess how participants are making use of IMS data and IDC products;
- to encourage National Data Centres within the region to undertake a joint exercise for the analysis of waveform and radionuclide data and compare their results.
- to promote the exchange of experience and expertise among the NDCs.
Vienna,
VIC
16 Sep 2025 - 25 Sep 2025
Understanding the role of National Data Centres in the CTBT verification regime;
Building and/or improving the National Data Centre capabilities;
Providing participants with sufficient knowledge for accessing and using IMS data and IDC products; and
Initiation to software tools for the analysis of IMS radionuclide data.
Vienna,
Austria
20 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 2025
Objectives for the Expert Meetings on SPS and ETA for Waveform Methods, and for RN and ATM Methods are:
Present the MVC concept to participants, explaining its structure, components, and intended processes;
Advance the common understanding of the defined procedures, building on what was developed at previous meetings.
Facilitate interactive sessions to stress-test the MVC and receive viable feedback on proposed procedures;
Gather expert feedback on: a) The understanding of the concept among participants, b) The usefulness and practicality of the MVC in real-world scenarios, c) The feasibility of implementing the proposed procedures, methods and materials.
Identify areas for improvement and potential challenges in implementing the MVC;
Discuss advances and introduce new approaches to scientific methods (for the respective technologies) which could be used during Special Analysis.
Our MVC encompasses
Clear definitions and distinctions between SPS and ETA;
A structured process for requesting special analysis, including prioritization criteria;
An approach to achieve an agreed-upon method list for both SPS and ETA, along with procedures to add and maintain methods;
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for executing SPS and ETA, including associated templates and documents;
Potential report content for Updated Radionuclide Report (URR), Updated Event Bulletin (UEB), and State Requested Methods Reports (SRMR)
Participants Profile:
Participants Profile
- Experts from NDCs and research establishments involved in testing, applying, and developing waveform, radionuclide, or ATM methods that may be suitable for inclusion into the IDC automatic processing pipelines or may be applicable to Special Studies and Expert Technical Analysis.
Vienna,
VIC
20 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 2025
The objectives of the training are to provide station operators with knowledge and technical understanding on the operations, maintenance and management of a manual radionuclide station and, more specifically, to provide hands-on training for the various operational and maintenance procedures.
Upon completion of the course the trainees will be able to efficiently perform essential tasks including station operation, reporting, configuration management, software configuration, incident troubleshooting and resolution, detector calibration, preventive and corrective maintenance of station equipment.
Virginia,
United States of America
27 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2025
To provide hands-on training and practical lessons to Station Operators on the operation and maintenance of the RASA system.
Invited States Signatories should nominate participant(s) who are Station Operators of IMS radionuclide stations using RASA system directly concerned with the operation, maintenance, and repair of such equipment.
Basic Linux knowledge is mandatory.
Invited States Signatories should nominate participant(s) who are Station Operators involved in the operation and maintenance of the following stations:
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Treaty code
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Brazil
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RN11
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Canada
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RN15
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Chile
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RN18,19
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Ecuador
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RN24
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Germany
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RN33
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Japan
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RN37, RN38
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Kuwait
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RN40
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Applicants are encouraged to complete the following e-learning modules:
EN-MON04, EN-MON06, EN-MON-19
Vienna,
VIC
28 Oct 2025 - 30 Oct 2025
The objective of this technical meeting is to continue the process of completing the IDC Validation and Acceptance Test Plan (VATP). The focus for this particular meeting will be to:Discuss the latest draft of the VATP Rev.6.0. Address comments received on the VATP. Discuss the 2026 Experiment and the associated VTs
Vienna,
VIC
03 Nov 2025 - 06 Nov 2025
To provide IMS station operators with the required knowledge and technical understanding of SPALAX NG noble gas monitoring systems in order to perform operations and maintenance tasks.
Vienna,
VIC
10 Nov 2025 - 05 Dec 2025
The objectives are:
- Understanding the roles of National Data Centres in the verification regime;
- Building and/or improving the National Data Centre capabilities;
- Providing participants with extended knowledge for analyzing IMS data and using IDC products and
- Providing practical experience in analyzing IMS data for ambiguous events.
Vienna,
VIC
01 Dec 2025 - 05 Dec 2025
To equip station operators with the knowledge and technical expertise required for the operation, maintenance, and management of an IMS infrasound station utilizing the Nanometrics Centaur digitizer. Upon completing the course, trainees will be capable of efficiently performing essential tasks related to station operations, reporting, and configuration management. They will also gain the skills to conduct proper State of Health (SOH) and data monitoring, as well as execute systematic equipment and software configuration and maintenance. Specifically, trainees will be able to:
- Identify and describe the primary station systems, components, and equipment.
- Configure Nanometrics Centaur digitizers and SSI software effectively.
- Utilize State of Health (SOH) and data monitoring tools, demonstrating the ability to assess station performance and interpret SOH information.
- Outline key operational tasks and practice reporting using the IRS system.
- Explain the concept of configuration management and demonstrate proficient use of DOTS.
- Describe the interconnections between operations, maintenance activities, and available support resources to sustain IMS stations.
- Develop strategies for mitigating, troubleshooting, and resolving failures that significantly impact station performance.
Identifying data quality issues and strategies for corrective actions.
