The principal mechanism for coordinating scientific activities for IHY is that of Coordinated Investigation Programs - CIPs. In keeping with the bottom-up approach of IHY as a whole this is an open mechanism by which researchers can propose activities that require, or would benefit from, coordinated use of facilities, whether space-based or ground-based instruments, observatories, models or other supporting research activities.

• How CIPs Work - a short description.
• CIP Coordination - details of the coordinators for the various disciplines and more information about their role.
• Create a new CIP - a form for proposing a new CIP.
• Search for CIPs - a search form for finding CIPs.
• Browse all CIPs - explore all CIPs using a graphical browser.

• Campaigns - campaigns that are being planned or run by a CIP or group of CIPs.
• A status report on CIPs (Powerpoint, PDF) presented at the COSPAR 2008 Scientific Assembly.

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For further information please contact Richard Stamper
Last modification: July, 31, 2008