Symposium on "The Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements in the Global Environment"

微量元素是指那些在地球上 大气圈、水圈或地圈，但它们都很重要 地球化学过程的示踪剂，许多是必需的， 特别是在海洋环境中。 等先驱 克莱尔角帕特森是第一批获得准确数据的人之一 对这些要素的正确解释是必要的。 为了荣誉 帕特森教授在这一领域的成就，并对事件 在他退休后，特此提议召开一次专题讨论会， 地球环境中微量元素地球化学的研究。 的 研讨会将于1992年12月3日至4日在加州举行 理工学院 约24名杰出人士 将邀请地球化学家发表主题演讲。 这些 讲座将辅以一个研究海报会议， 对科学界开放。 研讨会的形式将允许 有充分的时间讨论跟踪的进展和未来 元素地球化学，会议记录将在 同行评审的期刊，致力于研讨会。 座谈会 在微量元素的全面观察方面将是独一无二的 地球化学及其在地球各主要领域的循环 地球

Trace elements are those not found in large abundance in the atmosphere, hydrosphere or geosphere, yet they are important tracers of biogeochemical processes, and many are required for life, particularly in the marine environment. Pioneers such as Clair C. Patterson were among the first to obtain the accurate data necessary for proper interpretation of these elements. In honor of Professor Patterson's achievements in this field, and on the event of his retirement, a symposium is hereby proposed which will focus on trace element biogeochemistry in the global environment. The symposium will take place on December 3-4, 1992, at California Institute of Technology. Approximately 24 distinguished biogeochemists will be invited to present keynote talks. These talks will be supplemented by a research poster session which will be open the scientific community. The symposium format will allow ample time for discussion of the progress and future in trace element biogeochemistry, and proceedings will be published in a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the symposium. The symposium will be unique in its comprehensive view of trace element biogeochemistry and its cycles among the major spheres of the earth.