International Scientific Conference

Baltic Applied Astroinformatics and Space Data Processing (BAASP 2025)

Ventspils University of Applied Sciences

Inženieru iela 101, Ventspils, LV-3601, Latvija

November 12th – 13th, 2025

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About the Conference

We invite you to participate in the 9th International Scientific Conference “Baltic Applied Astroinformatics and Space Data Processing” (BAASP), which will be held November 12th – 13th, 2025, organized by the Engineering Research Institute “Ventspils International Radio Astronomy Centre” of Ventspils University of Applied Sciences. The conference will take place in-person. The participation fee is 100 €.


On November 14th, 2025 a supporting event on Latvian national JIV-ERIC & LOFAR ERIC consortiums and their interaction with JIVE and LOFAR ERIC will be held. Those interested please save the date (more information will be announced).

Aim of the BAASP Conference Cycle

The BAASP Conference Series serves as a platform for establishing and strengthening cross-border partnerships and knowledge exchange internationally in the Baltic region and globally. These conferences unite astronomers, space researchers and engineers, as well as experts in related disciplines including informatics, electronics, satellite technologies, geodesy, remote sensing, and environmental sciences.

Conference Theme

Space science is increasingly driven by the Big Data requiring robust data acquisition, management, processing, and interpretation capabilities. The interdisciplinary nature of astroinformatics combines space science with high-performance computing, AI, and machine learning, leading to breakthroughs in observational astronomy, satellite technologies, and Earth-space interactions.


In recent years, Europe has continued to play an important role in next-generation astronomy. The continued expansion of the Low Frequency Array (LOFAR),  antenna array telescope network across the continent, including the Baltic region, has enabled high-resolution studies of cosmic magnetism, solar activity, and transient radio phenomena.  The European VLBI Network (EVN) has further enhanced its real-time e-VLBI capabilities and broadband sensitivity, with support from UK-based facilities such as Jodrell Bank and e-MERLIN. These advancements have contributed significantly to the precise localization of fast radio bursts and compact extragalactic sources.


Technical developments also facilitate automated, rapid-response observation modes, which are essential to advancing multimessenger astronomy. This emerging field integrates radio, optical, gravitational wave, and neutrino data to probe energetic cosmic events such as neutron star mergers and magnetar outbursts.


Concurrently, breakthroughs in AI-driven data mining, edge computing for satellite payloads, and quantum-enhanced algorithms are opening new frontiers in real-time analysis and autonomous decision-making for both Earth observation and deep-space missions. Meanwhile, the growing use of CubeSats and modular satellite platforms is reshaping the landscape of low-cost, high-impact space research, demanding new models for data integration, security, and interoperability across domains.


BAASP 2025 will continue the dialogue on how emerging technologies transform astronomy, space science, geoscience, and remote observation.

Scope of the Conference

BAASP 2025 will focus on both fundamental and applied research, with the following key areas (pannels):

  • Astrophysics & Radio Astronomy: Observational data acquisition, processing, interpretation and theoretical modelling of astrophysical processes.
  • Near-Earth Space Research: Studies of solar-terrestrial interactions, space weather, and anthropogenic impacts on near-Earth environments
  • Space Technologies: Developments in satellite systems, communication technologies, space instrumentation, and advanced front-back-end solutions in radio astronomy. Processing and interpretation of data from Earth observation, planetary missions, and solar system object monitoring, supporting both scientific inquiry and societal applications.

Working languages

English

Publication Opportunities

We intend to provide publishing opportunities for selected papers in peer-reviewed journals that are indexed in SCOPUS and WoS. An additional publishing fee may be requested.

Venue

Ventspils University of Applied Sciences

Inženieru 101, Ventspils, Latvia

IMPORTANT DATES

First announcement Jul 07
Second announcement; registration and abstract submission opened Aug 08
Abstract submission closed (final submission deadline) Oct 03
Abstract acceptance Oct 17
Registration closed Oct 26
3rd Announcement and preliminary program Nov 07
Conference BAASP Nov 12 – 13
Submission of conference manuscripts for publication closed Jan 11, 2026

SCIENTIFIC ORGANISING COMMITTEE

Dr. phys. Ivar Shmeld Ventspils University of Applied Sciences Latvia
PhD. Artis Aberfelds Ventspils University of Applied Sciences Latvia
Dr. Dainis Dravins Lund Observatory Sweden
Dr.phys. Ilgmārs Eglītis University of Latvia Latvia
Dr. Marcin Gawroński Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń Poland
Prof. Leonid Gurvits Delft University of Technology, Academician IAA The Netherlands
PhD. Juha Kallunki Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences Finland
Dr. phys. Juris Kalvāns Ventspils University of Applied Sciences Latvia
Dr.sc.ing. Janis Kaminskis Riga Technical University Latvia
Dr. phys. Dmitrii Kolotkov University of Warwick United Kingdom
Dr. Mikhail Ryabov Radio Astronomical Institute National Acad. Sci. Ukraine
Dr. Phys. Boris Ryabov Ventspils University of Applied Sciences Latvia
PhD. Andris Slavinskis Riga Technical University Latvia
Prof. Agnieszka Slowikowska Joint Institute for VLBI ERIC The Netherlands
Dr. Jelena Tamuliene Vilnius University Lithuania
PhD. Oleg. Ulyanov Institute of Radio Astronomy National Acad. Sci. Ukraine