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B U L G A R I A<br />

A. BULGARIAN SPACE COORDINATING COMMITTEE<br />

Acad. G. Bonhev Str., bl. 3, Sofia 1113, Bulgaria<br />

Tel.: 359-2-700226 Fax: 359-2-700229<br />

Contact person(s):<br />

q Ivan Kutiev (basic space sciences);<br />

q Dimitar Mishev (remote sens<strong>in</strong>g);<br />

q Vladimir Sharov, Institute of Hydrology <strong>and</strong> Meteorology, Blvd. Len<strong>in</strong>, No. 66, Sofia,<br />

Bulgaria (satellite meteorology)<br />

Pr<strong>in</strong>cipal function(s) of <strong>in</strong>stitution: <strong>Research</strong> <strong>and</strong> development<br />

1. ACADEMIC AND SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMMES<br />

Area(s) of specializaton: basic space sciences, remote sens<strong>in</strong>g, satellite meteorology<br />

Summary of courses <strong>and</strong> research activities: Upper ionosphere, middle atmosphere,<br />

magnetosphere, <strong>and</strong> cosmic rays. Pr<strong>in</strong>ciples of remote sens<strong>in</strong>g. Sensors <strong>and</strong> acquisition systems.<br />

Image process<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> data <strong>in</strong>terpretation. Satellite observations of clouds for synoptic analysis;<br />

vertical temperature profiles; analysis of tropical circulation; retrieval of meteorological fields by<br />

satellite data<br />

Duration/Frequency/Language(s) of <strong>in</strong>struction: 1-3 years/Every 1-3 years/English, Russian<br />

Facilities: Satellite experiments, air- <strong>and</strong> satelliteborne <strong>and</strong> ground-based facilities<br />

Number of tra<strong>in</strong>ees: Up to 6<br />

Entry requirements: University education (M.Sc.)<br />

Degree/Diploma/Certificate awarded: Professional certificate <strong>and</strong>/or Ph.D. degree<br />

2. COST OF PROGRAMMES<br />

Cost of tuition, texts <strong>and</strong> related research material: US$ 900 per month<br />

Monthly room <strong>and</strong> board <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>cidental expenses: US$ 1,800<br />

3. SCHOLARSHIP/FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES<br />

Scholarship/<strong>Fellowship</strong> opportunities for foreign participants: Scholarship/fellowship opportunities<br />

available <strong>and</strong> organized on request <strong>and</strong> depend<strong>in</strong>g on agreements<br />

Other f<strong>in</strong>ancial support available for foreign participants: Other f<strong>in</strong>ancial aid possibilities exist for<br />

foreign participants<br />

4. COLLABORATION WITH DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: Yes<br />

Specific areas of <strong>in</strong>terest: As <strong>in</strong>dicated above<br />

Geographical preference: None<br />

B. SPACE RESEARCH INSTITUTE<br />

6 Moskovska Str., Sofia 1000, Bulgaria<br />

Tel.: 359-2-883503 Fax: 359-2-801347

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