Catalog

Technical programme

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
TNO — The 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
Consultant — United States

Mukund Kadursrinivas Rao
Independent consultant — India

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 AG — Germany

Alain Gleyzes
CNES — France

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
TNO — The Netherlands

Roland LeGoff
SODERN — France

Rapporteur: Marc Cohen
EUMETSAT — Germany

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 Laboratory — United States

Rapporteur: Cristian Bank
EUMETSAT — Germany

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 Associates — Italy

Paul Kamoun
Thales Alenia Space France — France

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 Center — United 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
TNO — The Netherlands