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    IAC-18 — 69th International Astronautical Congress

    B1. IAF EARTH OBSERVATION SYMPOSIUM

    The Earth Observation Symposium, organized by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), covers all aspects of Earth observations from space, especially observations related to the Earth’s environment and including mission planning, microwave and optical sensors and technologies, systems for land, oceanographic, and atmospheric applications, ground data-processing.

    Coordinator

    Gunter Schreier
    Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR)Germany

    Andrew Court
    TNOThe Netherlands

    B1.1. International Cooperation in Earth Observation Missions

    Focus is on efforts being made by governments, agencies and society to achieve coordination, cooperation and compatibility in the development of space-based Earth observation systems. Presentations are encouraged which involve cooperative efforts with developing countries. Papers on current and ongoing missions involving coordination among commercial, government and other entities are especially encouraged.

    Co-Chair

    John Hussey
    ConsultantUnited States

    Mukund Kadursrinivas Rao
    Independent consultantIndia

    Rapporteur

    Brent Smith
    National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)United States

    B1.2. Future Earth Observation Systems

    Emphasis is on technical descriptions of planned and new space systems and missions for experimental and operational Earth observation. Descriptions of new concepts and innovative Earth observation systems are encouraged.

    Co-Chair

    Timo Stuffler
    OHB System AGGermany

    Alain Gleyzes
    CNESFrance

    Rapporteur

    Gunter Schreier
    Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR)Germany

    B1.3. Earth Observation Sensors and Technology

    Focus is on sensors now being developed or tested for all aspects of Earth observation. Particular emphasis is on new sensors, technologies, instruments or techniques that can provide either new measurements or improved data for science, operational or commercial applications

    Co-Chair

    Andrew Court
    TNOThe Netherlands

    Roland LeGoff
    SODERNFrance

    Rapporteur

    Marc Cohen
    EUMETSATGermany

    B1.4. Earth Observation Data Management Systems

    Focus is on Earth Observation related data systems. Emphasis is on the challenges of new IT and web technologies (e.g. Big Data, Cloud, crowd sourcing) for acquisition, communication, processing, dissemination and archiving systems and concepts needed to address large data volumes. The session also covers innovative methods for the extraction of information from these large data systems and methods for making the results available to decision makers. Presentation of International coordination and programmes - on Earth Observation data -related systems - is also encouraged.

    Co-Chair

    Gunter Schreier
    Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR)Germany

    James Graf
    Jet Propulsion LaboratoryUnited States

    Rapporteur

    Cristian Bank
    EUMETSATGermany

    B1.5. Earth Observation Applications, Societal Challenges and Economic Benefits

    Focus is on using Earth Observation data to generate value-added products and services, for meeting societal challenges or addressing new commercial approaches. Presentation of algorithms, processing chains and services (specifically based on web technologies) for science and governmental users, as well as for commercial users including consideration of specific investments and commercial benefits in a "New Space" framework are encouraged.

    Co-Chair

    Luigi Bussolino
    Bussolino and AssociatesItaly

    Paul Kamoun
    Thales Alenia Space FranceFrance

    Rapporteur

    Wolfgang Rathgeber
    European Space Agency (ESA)France

    B1.6-GTS.1. Citizen Science in Global Earth Observation Systems

    This three hour joint Global Technical Session is the second event in a three year series focusing on the role of Citizen Science and crowd sourcing in Global Earth Observation science investigations. It follows the IAC Global Networking Forum kick-off event at the 2017 IAC, Adelaide. This session includes scientific methodology and results, technical challenges and pitfalls, guidelines for success, policy and educational aspects, and benefits of Citizen Science and crowd sourcing in Global Earth Observation science investigations. Experiences from past and present projects and methods for how to best involve people from around the globe are encouraged. The selected papers may be presented either in person or by virtual participants. During the last hour we will hold a panel discussion to engage the global audience, and invite authors to participate. This joint session is organized through a continuing partnership between IAF Subcommittee on Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS) and IAF’s Workforce Development and Young Professional Programme (WD/YPP) in collaboration with the Bremen IAC Local Organizing Committee.

    Co-Chair

    Harry A. Cikanek
    National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)United States

    Jessica Culler
    NASA Ames Research CenterUnited States

    Rapporteur

    Brent Smith
    National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)United States

    Kate Becker
    National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)United States

    B1.IP. Interactive Presentations - IAF EARTH OBSERVATION SYMPOSIUM

    This session offers a unique opportunity to deliver your key messages in an interactive presentation on any of the subjects of Earth Observation addressed in the classic Sessions. The presentation will be displayed on a digital screen in a dedicated location and available for view by all Congress attendees for the entire Congress week. In addition, one afternoon is dedicated exclusively for the attendees to view the Interactive Presentations, and the author will be assigned a specific ten minute slot to personally present the topic and interact with the attendees present. The Interactive Presentation may take advantage of all electronic display capabilities, such as: PowerPoint charts, embedded hot links, pictures, audio and video clips etc. An award will also be presented to the author of the best Interactive Presentation in the B Category at a special ceremony. An Abstract that follows the standard format must be submitted by the deadline for standard IAC abstracts.

    Co-Chair

    Gunter Schreier
    Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR)Germany

    Andrew Court
    TNOThe Netherlands