Catalog

Technical programme

IAC-20 — IAC CyberSpace Edition

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

Andrew Court
TNO — The Netherlands

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

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

Mukund Kadursrinivas Rao
Independent consultant — India

José Gavira Izquierdo
European Space Agency (ESA) — The Netherlands

Rapporteur: James Graf
Jet Propulsion Laboratory — United States

B1.2. Future Earth Observation Systems

Emphasis is on functional and technical description of envisioned, planned and recently launched new space sensors, systems and missions for experimental and operational Earth observation. Descriptions of new concepts and innovative Earth observation sensors and 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 instruments and future concepts being proposed, developed, tested, or calibrated for all aspects of Earth observation. Particular emphasis is on systems and technologies that make innovative measurements and deliver improved performance for science, operational or commercial applications.

Co-Chair

Andrew Court
TNO — The Netherlands

Roland Le Goff
SODERN — France

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

B1.4. Earth Observation Data Management Systems

Focus is on Earth Observation related data processing and systems. Emphasis is on the challenges of new information technology and web-based technologies (e.g. Big Data, Cloud-based operations, crowd sourcing, etc) for acquisition, communication, processing, dissemination and archiving systems. The session also covers innovative methods for the extraction of information from these large data systems (e.g. machine learning) 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: Annamaria Nassisi
Thales Alenia Space Italia — Italy

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 including consideration of cost investments and economic and societal benefits, especially leveraging innovative approaches such as web-based technologies, AI and machine learning, optimized satellite systems and vertical service integrations are encouraged.

Co-Chair

Masami Onoda
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) — Japan

Na Yao
Qian Xuesen Laboratory of Space Technology, China Academy of Space Technology (CAST) — China

Rapporteur

Wolfgang Rathgeber
European Space Agency (ESA) — France

Annamaria Nassisi
Thales Alenia Space Italia — Italy

B1.6. 20th Anniversary of the Disaster Charter: History, Status and Future of this Powerful and Productive International Cooperation

The Disaster Charter, through its 20-year history, has been an outstanding success. Session focus is on Charter history, current status and the future. Presentations are encouraged which involve case studies, success stories, history of the formation and early years, current status of operations, analysis of what has worked and why, challenges, plans and recommendations for the future.

Co-Chair

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

Elizabeth Seward
British Interplanetary Society — United Kingdom

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

B1.VP. Virtual 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

Andrew Court
TNO — The Netherlands

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