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Scientific Organizing Committee (SOC)Elisabete M. de Gouveia Dal Pino (chair)IAG - USP, BrazilFelix AhraronianDublin Institute for Advanced Studies, IrelandMax-Planck-Institut fuer Kernphysik - Heidelberg, GermanyUlisses Barres de AlmeidaCentro Brasileiro de Pesquisas Físicas (CBPF), BrazilLaboratorio de Fisica de Altas Energias (LAFEX), BrazilPasquale BlasiINAF - Arcetri Astrophysical Observatory, ItalyStefan FunkFriedrich-Alexander University (FAU) Erlangen, GermanyStandford University, USARodrigo NemmenIAG - USP, BrazilRonald C. ShellardCentro Brasileiro de Pesquisas Físicas (CBPF), BrazilStefano VercelloneINAF - IASF Palermo Observatory, Italy

Local Organizing Committee (LOC)Elisabete M. de Gouveia Dal Pino (chair)IAG - USP, BrazilParamita BaraiIAG - USP, BrazilLuis H. S. KadowakiIAG - USP, BrazilPankaj KushwahaIAG - USP, BrazilChandra SinghIAG - USP, Brazil

SPSAS-HighAstro LOC SecretariatLuciana H Y da SilveiraIAG - USP, BrazilRosely Vieira de SousaIAG - USP, Brazil

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São Paulo School of Advanced Science on High Energy and Plasma Astrophysics in the CTA Era (SPSAS-HighAstro)RegistrationRegistration opens at 8:00 on Monday (May 22nd, 2017) by the IAG Audi-torium where the SPSAS-HighAstro activities will take place. Please stop by at registration as soon as you arrive.

Please notice:The School secretary will be available near the Auditorium in the mor-ning period. If you need any assistance, after the lunch break, we can be found in the Administrative building – office ADM-207.

VenueThe SPSAS-HighAstro will take place at Instituto de Astronomia, Geofísica e Ciências Atmosféricas (IAG) campus. IAG was founded in 1934 but only in 1946 was incor-porated into Universidade de São Paulo (USP). It is one of the major research centers of Brazil, in the Sciences of Earth and the Universe.

Located at the São Paulo Cam-pus, IAG is organized into three departments – Astronomy, Geo-physics and Atmospheric Sciences – that support teaching activities on undergraduate and graduate levels, research and community services. The Institute also runs two off-campus premises: Abrahão de Moraes Ob-servatory, in the city of Valinhos, and the Meteorological Station, located inside USP’s Science and Technology Park in the city of São Paulo.

Besides the intensive collaboration with Brazilian and foreign rese-arch institutions, IAG’s faculty members coordinate research projects of major scientific and socio-economical impact. As a result, its large scientific production places IAG among the most productive research institutions in Latin America.

Please contact the School secretary if you are interested in learning about opportunities at IAG.

Please notice:The funding agency Fapesp, which is the main sponsor of SPSAS-Hi-ghAstro, also offers many opportunities to study and research in Brazil. Learn more at http://www.fapesp.br/en/

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Getting to the venue• Transportation from the event Hotel will be provided for all Scho-

ol participants (consult the timetable). • If you are not at the event Hotel, please consult this page for maps

and public transportation itineraries:http://www.iag.usp.br/como-chegar

Wi-Fi at SPSAS venue: IAG Net• User: spsas• Password: spsas@2017

Your responsibilities• Students must attend all School activities, including lectures,

hands-on activities and the visits on Saturday (May 27th). • If the school has paid for your transportation and/or accommo-

dations, you are required to sign a document and present receipts and/or boarding passes as requested by the organization.

• Always wear your SPASA-HighAstro badge/nametag (provided at registration) at the IAG building.

Meals• Breakfast at the hotel is included for all hotel guests, starting at

6:00 (weekdays) or 6:30 (weekends). • The coffee breaks will be served at the adjoining area by the Audi-

torium according to the School schedule.• There is a cafeteria at IAG, but it is not covered by the School orga-

nization.• Lunch (buffet style) for all school participants will be served at the

Clube dos Professores restaurant (600m from IAG). This meal is al-ready paid for and includes dessert and one non-alcoholic beverage.

• Participants staying at Go Inn Jaguaré (on School bookings) have dinners included on the following days: May 21st, 23rd, 24th, 26th, 27th and 29th (one non-alcoholic beverage per person).

• Additional meals, snacks or drinks will not be paid by the School.

Hands-on activities• The hands-on activities can be performed using your own perso-

nal computer. • If you plan to use your computer for the hands-on activities, plea-

se prepare your machine by installing the VirtualBox 5.1.22 sof-tware at https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads

• The virtual machine with all software can be found at:

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Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/s/0b874qnu8slc51b/ Hands-on%2520Scientific%2520Linux.ova?dl=0 External ftp: ftp://astroweb.iag.usp.br:/dalpino/Hands-on Internal ftp: ftp ftp://clone.iag.usp.br:/pub/Extras/Hands-on (venue only)

Visits to LNLS and INPE• The buses will depart from Go Inn Jaguaré at 7:00 on May 27th

(Saturday).• All school participants who are not staying at Go Inn will also

board there, so please plan your transportation to the hotel and make sure to arrive on time.

• Please bring an ID (RG, RNE, passport) for the visit, as well as the School badge/nametag.

• All visitors must wear long trousers and closed toe shoes.

Social activities

May 22nd Welcome CocktailThis is the opportunity to meet your fellow SPSAS-HighAstro partici-pants. The cocktail will take place at IAG after the first poster session. Fully included.

May 24th Pizza DinnerEating pizza is mandatory in São Paulo. The city has an important Italian community, and many families enjoy weekly pizza dinners. We can also be very creative with the topping! Included: pizza dinner (all-you-can-eat style) and one non-alcoholic beverage per person.

May 30th Farewell Dinner at Brazilian Steakhouse“Rodizio” is a very typical steakhouse in Brazil. It works as an all-you-can--eat restaurant with many options of salads (V), pasta and sides – and, of course, waiters relentlessly serving various cuts of meat sliced right into your plate. Included: dinner (all-you-can-eat style) and one non-alcoholic beverage per person.

All School participants will be offered transportation for all social ac-tivities outside the USP campus.

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Hotel: Go Inn Jaguaré

All participants who had their accommodations provided by the School will stay in shared be-drooms at the hotel Go Inn Jagua-ré. Check-in starts at 14:00 on May 21st.

GO INN JAGUARÉAddress: Avenida Jaguaré, 1664São Paulo - SP - CEP: 05346-000Phone: 55 11 3716-2656 / 55 11 2789-9279Email: reservas.gij@atlanticahotels.com.brWebsite: www.atlanticahotels.com.br/hotel/sao-paulo/go-inn-jaguare • All bedrooms are non-smoking. It is also illegal to smoke in enclo-

sed public spaces in the state of São Paulo – including the hotel lobby, restaurants, pubs and, of course, the School auditorium.

• All guests will have wi-fi internet service at the hotel. You can ask for instructions for the access at the front desk.

• Breakfast is included, and it is served from 6:00 to 10:00 on we-ekdays and from 6:30 to noon on weekends. There is enough time to have a good breakfast before boarding the School bus, so set your alarms accordingly.

• Dinner at the hotel restaurant is included on the following dates: May 21st, 23rd, 24th, 26th, 27th, 29th and 30th. Dinner is served from 19:00 until 22:00. (one non-alcoholic beverage per person)

• Check-out will be at noon on May 31st. If you’re leaving the hotel on this day, we recommend that you proceed to check-out before boarding on the School bus. On May 31st, the bus will depart from the hotel parking lot at 9:00.

• Please remember to account for traffic on the way to the Inter-national airport, which is 40km away from the campus. You are required to arrive at the airport 3 hours before any international flight. The School will offer a bus service to the International air-port on May 31st, leaving the campus at 14:00.

Hotel surroundingsThe streets near the hotel are very busy with cars – but less so with pe-destrians, especially at night. If you want to go out in your spare time, plan your trip. You can ask for help at the front desk, or make plans with Brazilian colleagues.

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There are two gas stations very close to the hotel, at Jaguaré Avenue (50m and 300m away). Both gas stations offer convenience stores.

Transportation to School activitiesThose staying at the Go Inn Jagua-ré hotel will be offered transpor-tation to all School activities. The buses will be waiting in the hotel parking lot. Please pay attention to the bus schedule and be ready to board at the parking lot on time.

Please notice:The buses will leave according to timetable below, so don’t be late. If you miss the bus, you will have to take care of your own transportation to the School. There are no regular city buses connecting the hotel to the campus.

Date Departure at hotel Destination

22/05 (MON) 7:30 IAG (USP campus)

23/05 (TUE) 7:30 IAG (USP campus)

24/05 (WED) 8:30 IAG (USP campus)

25/05 (THU) 8:30 IAG (USP campus), pizza dinner

26/05 (FRI) 8:30 IAG (USP campus)

27/05 (SAT) 7:00 Visit to LNLS and INPE

28/05 (SUN) – No bus service

29/05 (MON) 8:30 IAG (USP campus)

30/05 (TUE) 8:30 IAG (USP campus), farewell dinner

31/05 (WED) 9:00 IAG (USP campus), airport

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Getting from the airport to the hotel

Please notice:• Transportation from the airport to the Hotel or any other destina-

tion will not be provided or reimbursed by the School.• It is possible to use public transportation only, but it will require

many transfers. You may consider making a hybrid itinerary (eg: using the city bus until Metro Tatuape station, and then taking a taxi or Uber to the hotel).

• Subway stations are open until midnight on weekdays and Sun-days, and until 1:00AM on Saturdays.

• The final 257 bus departs at 0:10. Complete itinerary and timeta-ble at the EMTU website: https://goo.gl/yROlgK

Ground transportation from Cumbica International Airport (Guarulhos) to Go Inn Jaguaré

This is the cheapest option using public transportation:

1. The bus line you’re looking for is 257 METRO TATUAPE. You can take this bus at the Central Lane when you exit Terminals 1, 2 or 3. Bus fare: R$ 5.95.

2. You will get off the bus at the final stop - Metro Tatu-ape. At the station Tatuape, take the subway line 3-RED towards PALMEIRAS-BAR-RA FUNDA. Get off this train at station REPUBLICA. Subway fare: R$ 3.80.

3. At station Republica, switch to the subway line 4-YELLOW towards BUTANTA. Get off this train at station PINHEIROS.

4. At station Pinheiros, switch to the train service line 9-EMERALD At Terminal Santo Amaro, take the train service line 9-EMERALD towards OSASCO. You will get off the train at station VILLA LO-BOS-JAGUARE.

5. At station Villa Lobos-Jaguaré, take the bridge over the Pinheiros Ri-ver. You will see the Hotel from the bridge. Attention: this area has heavy traffic on the speedways, so pay attention and be careful.

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Warning: on selected Sundays, the line 4-YELLOW does not operate fully. If that is the case, this will be the itinerary:

1. The bus line you are looking for is 257 METRO TATUAPE. You can take this bus at the Central Lane when you exit Terminals 1, 2 or 3. Bus fare: R$ 5.95.

2. You will get off the bus at the final stop - Metro Tatuape. At the station Tatuape, take the subway line 3-RED towards PALMEIRAS-

-BARRA FUNDA. Get off this train at station SÉ. Subway fare: R$ 3.80.

3. At station Sé, switch to the subway line 1-BLUE towards JABAQUA-RA. Get off this train at station PARAÍSO.

4. At station Paraíso, switch to the subway line 2-GREEN towards VILA MADALENA. Get off this train at station CONSOLAÇÃO.

5. At station Consolação, switch to the subway 4-YELLOW towards BUTANTÃ. Get off this train at station PINHEIROS.

6. At station Pinheiros, switch to the train service line 9-EMERALD At Terminal Santo Amaro, take the train service line 9-EMERALD towards OSASCO. You will get off the train at station VILLA LO-BOS-JAGUARE.

7. At station Villa Lobos-Jaguaré, take the bridge over the Pinheiros Ri-ver. You will see the Hotel from the bridge. Attention: this area has heavy traffic on the speedways, so pay attention and be careful.

Airport Bus ServiceTickets for the luxury buses label-led “Airport Bus Service” cost R$ 48.80 and can be purchased at the airport.

None of the lines will take you to the neighborhood of the hotel. The lines heading to Paulista or Republica will take you near con-venient subway stations.

The itineraries are listed at:http://www.airportbusservice.com.br/en/linhas

Private transportationIf you prefer, you can catch a taxi from the airport. The kiosk outside

the arrival area arranges prepaid taxi rides – these are safer for those who don’t know their way around São Paulo and you will not have to wor-ry about cash payment and change; however, they can be more expensi-ve than a regular taxi ride.

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There are taxis available right outside the terminals. A regular taxi ride from the international airport to the hotel will start at R$ 110 (de-pending on hours).

Uber fare from the international airport to the hotel will start at R$ 75 (depending on hours/demand). If you are planning to use Uber, remem-ber you must have a working mobile connection in Brazil.

Please notice:Many services aimed at visitors will have English-speaking clerks, but many drivers will speak Portuguese only. You may want to have name and address of your hotel or other destinations written down on a piece of paper, so you can show it to the driver if necessary.

Ground transportation from Congonhas Airport to Go Inn JaguaréThis is the cheapest option using public transportation:

1. As you get out of the airport, you will find a bus stop at Avenida Washington Luiz. Take the bus line 476-20 TERMINAL SANTO AMARO. You will get off the bus only at Terminal Santo Amaro (it may take about 30 minutes). Bus fare: R$ 3.80

2. At Terminal Santo Amaro, take the train service line 9-EMERALD towards OSASCO. You will get off the train at station VILLA LO-BOS-JAGUARE. Train fare: R$ 3.80

3. At station Villa Lobos-Jaguaré, take the bridge over the Pinheiros River. You will see the Hotel from the bridge.

Private transportation• Uber fare from the SP airport to the hotel will start at R$ 40 (de-

pending on hours/demand, but you may not be able to request one from inside the terminal (you have to walk towards the bus stop).

• Taxi fare from the SP airport to the hotel will start at R$ 55 (depen-ding on hours).

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Visiting Brazil

Brazil maintains a reciprocal visa policy. For tourism purposes, Brazil is visa-free for many countries in Europe and Central America. For citizens of many countries in South America, including Argentina and Chile, it is possible to visit Brazil with a national identity card (but the document must be recent). Please verify the requirements for your country in this list:http://www.portalconsular.itamaraty.gov.br/images/qgrv/QGRV- simples-ing-08-12-16.pdf

Health and immunizationThere is no mandatory vaccine to enter Brazil, but please pay attention to the orientations from the Health organ in your country of origin as well.

If you are going to leave the city of Sao Paulo, please learn about areas with Vaccination Recommendation (ACRV), as it may be recommended to vaccinate against yellow fever (10 days prior to the trip). Those visiting the Amazon (states of Acre, Amapá, Amazonas, Maranhão, Mato Gros-so, Pará, Rondônia, Roraima and Tocantins) must also take precautions against Malaria transmission.

Many areas in Brazil, including the city of Sao Paulo, have registered the occurrence of diseases carried by the Aedes Aegypti mosquito, such as dengue and zika virus. The main form of prevention focuses on the mosquitos, including the usage of insect repellent. In the city of Sao Pau-lo, the incidence of such diseases was much lower in 2017. The month of May also has a lower transmission rate due to the weather, which is drier and colder.

The School will provide health insurance coverage for foreign visitors, from May 21st until May 31st. Public health services in Brazil are free for foreign tourists, so you can also call for emergency services dialing 192 on your phone.

Food and waterTap water is safe and fine for consumption in Sao Paulo, but most people will prefer to use water fountains or getting bottled mineral water, to avoid any taste or smell of chloride that is added on the water treatment. At IAG (the SPSAS-HighAstro venue) you will find water filters – use your SPSAS-HighAstro mug or any personal bottle.

There is no general concern with food poisoning in Sao Paulo. Howe-ver, it is advised to wash thoroughly all the fresh food you buy at super-markets or shops. Most restaurants should be safe – just use your com-mon sense.

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CurrencyThe Brazilian currency is the Real (plural: Reais). Its sign is R$. Cur-

rently, USD 1 averages at R$ 3.15. Foreign currencies are not common-ly accepted on the commerce, but credit cards are widely used (mainly VISA or MasterCard).

You can exchange US Dollars, Euros and British Pounds to Reais at many banks and Exchange offices. Other currencies will be more diffi-cult to exchange in Brazil, so you may want to consider exchanging it before your trip or use the exchange service at the airport.

Please notice:The registration fee must be paid in Reais. Registration starts at Monday, May 21st, at 8:00 at the School venue. (Students: 50 USD; post-docs and seniors: 100 USD)

LanguageThe official language in Brazil is Portuguese, which is a Latin language similar to Spanish. All the activities of the SPSAS-HighAstro will be in English, due to its international characteristic. Be prepared to deal with non-English speakers on buses, restaurants, etc; however, it is a common characteristic of Brazilians to try to help foreigners as much as possible, even in a big city as Sao Paulo.

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The city of São Paulo

São Paulo is the capital of the state of São Paulo and one of the most po-pulous cities in the world. Neither São Paulo nor Rio de Janeiro are the national capital – that would be Brasilia, which is located in the center-

-western region.Over 12 million people live in the city of Sao Paulo; if you count the

entire metropolitan area, that number surpasses 21 million people. Like many big cities, it is full of contrasts.

Crime can be a serious issue in São Paulo, so we ask you to be careful during your stay. But this shouldn’t prevent you from exploring the city, and here are some tips if you wish to do so:

• Watch out for pickpockets on buses, subway trains or on the street;• Do not carry exposed expensive electronics, such as cameras or

notebooks. Being discrete is normally the best way of acting;• Learn more about the areas you want to visit. You can ask the

School staff or your Brazilian colleagues for information;• The area of the hotel is close to the campus and the streets are very

busy with cars – but less so with pedestrians, especially at night. • Avenida Paulista and Rua dos Pinheiros are places with easy ac-

cess and options of restaurants and bars. Such places draw more people even during the evening, and they are generally a safe pla-ce to go out.

• There are interesting and traditional places to visit in the downto-wn area, but these places and stations are very crowded and requi-re more attention against robbers even in daylight.

You will be visiting São Paulo in May, during the Brazilian Autumn. The average temperature range between 16°C and 25°C (61°F and 77°F),

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but it may drop to a low 11°C (52°F) on a rainy morning. The average rain-fall is also lower in this season, at 30mm during the month of May. We advise you to check the extended forecast at services such as Accuwea-ther before your trip.

Getting around São PauloSão Paulo’s subway system (Metrô) is integrated with the metropo-

litan rail network (CPTM). This system is safe, but limited. São Paulo’s surface bus network is more extensive, including several express lanes.

Metrô website: http://www.metro.sp.gov.br/en/your-trip/index.aspxCPTM website (Portuguese only): http://www.cptm.sp.gov.br/sua-viagem/Pages/Linhas.aspxThe tickets for subway, trains and city buses cost R$3.80. You can take

any bus and pay for your ticket inside it, but be aware that R$20.00 is a limiting value for the change. You should board by the front door and pay to the conductor in the middle of the bus (not to the driver).

If you prefer or need to use private transportation, it is increasingly common in São Paulo to call for taxis using apps such as 99 Taxi and EasyTaxi, as well as Uber and Cabify. At the USP campus you can also request transportation at three taxi stands at USP (ask for help from the School staff if necessary):

• University Hospital (HU - Hospital Universitário) (11) 3091-3532• Banks (Bancos) (11) 3091-4488• Dean’s Office (Reitoria) (11) 3091-3556If you need a taxi while at the hotel, you can ask front desk to help you.

Please notice:Those staying at the Go Inn Jaguaré hotel will be offered free transporta-tion to all School activities.

Driving in São PauloMost international driver licenses are accepted for driving a rented

car, but be aware that traffic in Sao Paulo can be really busy, especially on rush hours or during rainfall. When driving in São Paulo, pay special attention to motorcycles riding between cars.

You will find car rental companies at the airport or in town. Brazilians drive on the right side of the road, with the steering wheel on the left side of the car (RHT). Brazil follows the metric system, so speed limit signs will be in km/h.

Please notice:Most hotels will charge extra for parking.

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How to charge and connect your gadgets

The voltage in Sao Paulo is 110V, 60Hz. In some places you may also find 220V outlets, but they are not the standard and are usually red – you will see some of these in our Auditorium.

The current national standard (IEC 60906-1) looks like this:

The outlet works on plugs with either two or three pins, but the plug must have this shape. We recommend getting an international power plug adapter and avoid any problems of running out of batteries.

Wi-fi internet and mobile internetYou will have wifi service at the hotel (ask for information at the front desk) and at the School (login information provided on the first section of this guide).

If you plan to use your own phone service during your stay in São Pau-lo, you need to check with your operator to allow usage in Brazil. Pay spe-cial attention to the fees and charges for this service, as it can be very expensive.

Another option is to purchase a prepaid SIM card (you will have to pre-sent your passport, and your phone must be unblocked). You can find the information for international visitors at the website of the mobile operators:

• CLARO: https://goo.gl/Id1SwD• TIM: https://goo.gl/kJ0lBi• VIVO: https://goo.gl/e9CKH6

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Making phone calls in BrazilThe country code in Brazil is +55 and Sao Paulo area code is 11. Whenever you need to use a country or area code, you are going to need to select an operator. If you are using a Brazilian service, it is usually best to use the code of your operator (Claro: 21, Tim: 41, Vivo: 15).

Local Regular Phone number

Collect 9 + 0 + Operator + Area code + Phone number

Different area Regular 0 + Operator + Area code + Phone number

Collect 9 + 0 + Operator + Area code + Phone number

International Regular 00 + Operator + Country code + Area code + Phone number

Collect 9 + 00 + Operator + Country code + Area code + Phone number

Emergency numbers• Police: 190• Fire: 193• Ambulance: 192