International Conference on Lightning & Static Electricity 2019 (ICOLSE 2019)
The International Conference on Lightning and Static Electricity (ICOLSE) will be co-hosted by Wichita State University’s (WSU) National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) and Electro Magnetic Applications, Inc. (EMA) at the National Center for Aviation Training in Wichita, Kansas, USA, on September 10 – 13, 2019.
ICOLSE, which takes place every two years, focuses on lightning phenomenology, effects on and protection of aircraft and other air vehicles, and a wide variety of ground-based systems and facilities such as alternative energy (wind, solar), space launch, telecom, and recreational theme parks. Conference sessions will also address static electricity generation, effects, and protection for aerospace vehicles and industrial facilities that experience the effects of static electricity.
Conference Venue – National Center for Aviation Training
ICOLSE 2019 will take place at the National Center for Aviation Training on 4004 N. Webb Rd., Wichita, KS 67226. Details about how to get to NCAT can be found in this PDF. The campus map for NCAT is in this PDF.
Airport
The recommended airport is ICT: Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport
Conference Hotels
Shuttle service will be provided at Wichita Courtyard East and Candlewood Suites Wichita Northeast.
Hotel Name | Address | Book-by Date | Discount Name |
Wichita Courtyard East (Shuttles to NCAT provided) | 2975 N Webb Rd, Wichita, KS 67226 | 8/15/2019 | NIAR Conference Rate*
*can only be used for reservations over the phone |
Candlewood Suites Wichita Northeast (Shuttles to NCAT provided) | 3141 N Webb Rd, Wichita, KS 67226 | 8/1/2019 | ICOLSE 2019 |
Hampton Inn Wichita Northeast | 2433 N Greenwich Rd, Wichita, KS 67226 | 8/10/2019 | Use Booking Link |
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Wichita Northeast | 2340 N Greenwich Rd, Wichita, KS 67226 | 9/1/2019 | NIAR Conference 2019 |
Residence Inn Wichita East at Plazzio | 1212 N Greenwich Rd, Wichita, KS 67206 | 8/10/2019 | NIAR |