A Decadal Strategy for Solar and Space Physics (Heliophysics)

Closed

November 16 - 18, 2011

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Daniel Baker
Brian Anderson
Steven Battel
James Drake, Jr.
Lennard Fisk
Marvin Geller
Sarah Gibson
Michael Hesse
J. Todd Hoeksema
David Hysell
Mary Hudson
Thomas Immel
Justin Kasper
Judith Lean
Ramon Lopez
Howard Singer
Harlan Spence
Edward Stone

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Wednesday, November 16

The committee discussed the wording and content of the report's recommendations in detail.
The committee discussed the wording and content of decision rules.
The committee addressed details of finishing the report writing.

Thursday, November 17

The committee worked on writing assignments for the majority of the day, and then reviewed the day's progress.

Friday, November 18

The committee continued work on writing assignments and reviewed any changes to recommendations or decision rules.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

None.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

November 29, 2011

Contact

Art Charo

(202) 334-3477
acharo@nas.edu

Location

Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center

100 Academy Way

Irvine CA 92617, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

A Decadal Strategy for Solar and Space Physics (Heliophysics)

November 10, 2011

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (ET)

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Dan Baker
Steve Battel
Michael Hesse
Marv Geller
Ed Stone
Thomas Zurbuchen
Mary Hudson
Judith Lean
Jim Drake
Sarah Gibson
Howard Singer
Brian Anderson
Justin Kasper

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

1. Review of actions, Charo 5 min
2. Discussion of Zurbuchen-distributed document, Zurbuchen, 30 min
3. Status of writing assignments, esp. chapter 5 and plans for a new chapter 6, Charo/Gibson, 15 min
4. Agenda for Irvine, Charo 10 min
5. Roll call and actions

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

No outside materials were distributed.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

November 14, 2011

Contact

Art Charo

(202) 334-3477
acharo@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

A Decadal Strategy for Solar and Space Physics (Heliophysics)

October 27, 2011

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (ET)

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

steering committee members

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

1. Review of actions, Sheffer/Charo 5 min.
2. Updates from splinter writing groups and discussion of latest report template, 25 min
3. Plans for the Irvine meeting, Nov. 16-18 at the Beckman Center, Zurbuchen, 15 min
4. Update from Education and Workforce Group, Mark Moldwin, 15 min

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

no outside materials were distributed

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

November 14, 2011

Contact

Art Charo

(202) 334-3477
acharo@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

A Decadal Strategy for Solar and Space Physics (Heliophysics)

October 10, 2011

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (ET)

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Present on the call: Dan Baker, Brian Anderson, Len Fisk, Marv Geller, Sarah Gibson, Michael Hesse, Todd Hoeksema, Thomas Zurbuchen, Mary Hudson, Judith Lean, Harlan Spence, and Ed Stone.

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

For 1 hour telecon today of heliophysics decadal survey steering committee:
? Status of the report draft:
o Updates from writing groups
o Assignments for missing pieces, 10 min
o Placeholder to discuss the DRIVE initiative
? Matching recommendations with budgets: update on developing scenarios
? Preparing for the November 16-18 meeting in Irvine

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

None

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

November 14, 2011

Contact

Art Charo

(202) 334-3477
acharo@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

A Decadal Strategy for Solar and Space Physics (Heliophysics)

September 29, 2011

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (ET)

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Art Charo, Abigail Sheffer, Steve Battel, Spiro, Harlan, Mary, Todd, Steve Hysell, Ray Lopez, Howard Singer, Mark Moldwin,

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

-writing assignments
-status updates
-DRIVE
-discussion

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

no outside materials were distributed

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

November 14, 2011

Contact

Art Charo

(202) 334-3477
acharo@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

A Decadal Strategy for Solar and Space Physics (Heliophysics)

September 15, 2011

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (ET)

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Present: Thomas Zurbuchen, Len Fisk, Sarah Gibson, Howard Singer, Michael Hesse, Steve Battel, Justin Kasper, Todd Hoeksema.

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

1. Updates from the 3 panel liaison: issues/progress on writing assignments; SC and liaison discussion of the report outline.
2. Update from the “DRIVE” writing team (DRIVE is an amalgam of survey-recommended program elements to advance the solar and space physics enterprise).
3. Update on ground-based recommendations/NSF and writing assignments.
4. Discussion of the large-class mission line for NASA.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

No Outside materials were distributed.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 15, 2011

Contact

Art Charo

acharo@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

A Decadal Strategy for Solar and Space Physics (Heliophysics)

September 8, 2011

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (ET)

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Telecon of Steering Cmte of Panel and Working Group Leads: 9/8/11
Thomas Zurbuchen, Brian Anderson, Michael Hesse, Todd Hoeksema, Jim Drake, Spiro Antiochos, Len Fisk, Dave Hysell, Steve Battel, Sarah Gibson, Ed Stone, Andy Christensen, Mark Moldwin, Jim Clemmons, Michelle Thomsen, Thomas Immel, Harlan Spence.

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Topics Discussed:
Report organization, writing assignments, and feedback to the panels from the August 29-31 meeting of the steering committee.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

No outside materials were distributed.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 15, 2011

Contact

Art Charo

acharo@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

A Decadal Strategy for Solar and Space Physics (Heliophysics)

August 29 - 31, 2011

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Dan Baker
Thomas Zurbuchen
Brian Anderson
Steven BAttel
James Drake
Len Fisk
Sarah Gibson
Micheal Hesse
Todd Hoeksema
Mary Hudson
David Hysell
Thomas Immel
Justin Kasper
Howard Singer
Halan Spence
Edward Stone

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Subjects discussed:

o Heliophysics budgets for the coming decade
o Results of Aerospace Corp. cost and technical analyses of selected mission concepts
o Updates from the survey study groups
o Designing an integrated program of activities at NASA and the NSF for the coming decade that will advance the solar and space physics enterprise while fitting within notional budgets
o Organization of the final report
o Writing Assignments
o Plans for future meetings

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

No outside materials were distributed.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 12, 2011

Contact

Linda Walker

(202) 334-3701
lwalker@nas.edu

Location

Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center

100 Academy Way

Irvine CA 92617, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

A Decadal Strategy for Solar and Space Physics (Heliophysics)

July 28, 2011

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (ET)

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Dan Baker, Steve Battel, Michael Hesse, Marv Geller, Ed Stone, Thomas Zurbuchen, Mary Hudson, Judith Lean, Jim Drake, Sarah Gibson, Howard Singer, Brian Anderson, Justin Kasper

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

1. Review of actions from 7/21 teleconference.
2. Update on “re-CATE” plans and notes from recent meeting at Aerospace Corp.
3. Updates from the study groups
4. Discussion with panel leads re drafts
5. Scheduling 6th and final meeting of SC, Nov. 16-18, 2011
6. Roll call and actions

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

None. No outside materials were distributed.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

August 08, 2011

Contact

Art Charo

(202)334-3476
acharo@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

A Decadal Strategy for Solar and Space Physics (Heliophysics)

July 21, 2011

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (ET)

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Dave Hysell, Ed Stone, Sarah Gibson, Thomas Immel, Todd Hoeksema, Mary Hudson, Michael Hesse, Harlan Spence, Dan Baker, Howard Singer, Steve Battel, Marv Geller

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

1. Review of actions from 7/14 teleconference
2. Update on CATE plans
3. Panel treatment of costs for “non-recommended” missions
4. Updates from the study groups
5. Discussion on how the science themes and questions will be used in the report
6. Roll call and actions.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

None. No outside materials were distributed.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

August 08, 2011

Contact

Art Charo

(202)334-3476
acharo@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

A Decadal Strategy for Solar and Space Physics (Heliophysics)

July 14, 2011

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (ET)

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Dan Baker, Marv Geller, Dave Hysell, Todd Hoeksema, Sarah Gibson, Thomas Zurbuchen, Mary Hudson, Thomas Immel, Judith Lean, Ramon Lopez, Howard Singer, Ed Stone

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

1. Review of action items.
2. “Re-CATE” Update
3. Updates/Discussions from/with the Study Groups
4. Agenda for August 29-31 SC Meeting in Irvine
a. What do we need to accomplish?
b. What is needed ahead of the meeting?
c. What is needed at the meeting?
5. Recap and Roll Call

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

None. No outsied materials were distributed.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

August 08, 2011

Contact

Art Charo

(202)334-3476
acharo@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

A Decadal Strategy for Solar and Space Physics (Heliophysics)

July 7, 2011

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (ET)

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Dan Baker, Thomas Zurbuchen, Jim Drake, Brian Anderson, Todd Hoeksema, Steve Battel, Len Fisk, Marv Geller, Mary Hudson, Thomas Immel, Judith Lean, Howard Singer, and Ed Stone.

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

1. Review of Action Items
2. Continued discussion with panels regarding requests to steering committee for mission reanalysis by Aerospace Corp.
3. Updates from survey study committees
4. Discussion of panel or working group issues relevant to meeting writing deadlines
5. Recap and Roll Call

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

None.No outside materials were distributed.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

August 01, 2011

Contact

Arthur Charo

(202)334-3476
acharo@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

A Decadal Strategy for Solar and Space Physics (Heliophysics)

June 14 - 16, 2011

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Dan Baker
Thomas Zurbuchen
Brian Anderson
Steven BAttel
James Drake
Len Fisk
Sarah Gibson
Micheal Hesse
Todd Hoeksema
Mary Hudson
David Hysell
Thomas Immel
Justin Kasper
Howard Singer
Halan Spence
Edward Stone

In addition, we had Dick Mewaldt, Spiro Antiochos, Jeff Forbes, Jim Clemmons, Mike Wiltberger, Kristina Lynch, and Cherilynn Morrow (I think). In addition, we had our contractor, Aerospace Corp. at the meeting represented by Randy Persinger, Mark Barrera and Bob Kellogg. By teleconference, we heard from Steve Squyres.

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Topics discussed:
o Reports from the 3 survey study panels
o Reports from the 5 survey working groups
o Discussion of NASA heliophysics budget and available “free energy” for the coming decade; preliminary discussions on matching resources to survey priorities
o Discussion of “decision rules” used by the planetary decadal survey
o Aerospace Corporation cost and technical analysis of selected mission concepts
o Plans for next meeting

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

No outside materials were distributed.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 12, 2011

Contact

Linda Walker

(202) 334-3477
lwalker@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

A Decadal Strategy for Solar and Space Physics (Heliophysics)

June 9, 2011

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (ET)

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Present on the call:
All survey steering cmte members except: Brian Anderson, Len Fisk, Todd Hoeksema, Thomas Immel, Ed Stone
Also on the call: Jim Clemmons, vice-chair of AIM panel; Mike Wiltberger, vice-chair of SWM panel; Dick Mewaldt, chair of SH panel; Kristina Lynch, co-lead, Explorers, Suborbital and other Platforms working group.

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Agenda for the Call
1. Recap of Actions
2. Solar Probe Plus and Decision Rules
3. Review of Agenda for June 14-16, 2011 Meeting in Boulder
4. CATE update
5. Panel or Working Group Updates

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

No outside materials were distributed.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

June 20, 2011

Contact

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Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

A Decadal Strategy for Solar and Space Physics (Heliophysics)

May 5, 2011

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (ET)

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

On the call:
Art Charo, Abby Sheffer, NRC Staff

Members:
Richard Mewaldt,
Ray Lopez
Jeff Forbes
Ed Stone
Howard Singer
Spiro Antiochos
Michael Hesse
Len Fisk
Mark Moldwin
Cherilynn Morrow
Judith Lean
Kristina Lynch
Thomas Zurbuchen
Steve Battel
Justin Kasper
Mary Hudson

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Agenda:
1. Review of Actions
2. Template for Report
a. Overall structure
b. Outline for panels
c. Integration of Working Group Products
3. Discussion with Michael Hesse
4. Review of Actions and Roll-call

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

No outside materials were distributed.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

May 05, 2011

Contact

Linda Walker

(202) 334-3477
lwalker@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

A Decadal Strategy for Solar and Space Physics (Heliophysics)

April 12 - 15, 2011

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Dan Baker - Chair
Thomas Zurbuchen - Vice Chair
Brian Anderson
Spiro Antiochos
Steve Battel
James Clemmons
James Drake
Len Fisk
Jeffrey Forbes
Sarah Gibson
Michael Hesse
Todd Hoeksema
Mary Hudson
Dave Hysell
Thomas Immel
Justin Kasper
Robert Kinsey
Judith Lean
Ramon Lopez
Kristina Lynch
Richard Mewaldt
Mark Moldwin
Cherilynn Morrow
Howard Singer
Harlan Spence
Edward Stone
Michelle Thomsen
Ron Turner
Michael Wiltberger

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Meeting goals and objectives
AIM Science Summary and Presentation of Candidates for CATE
SWM Science Summary and Presentation of Candidates for CATE
SH Science Summary and Presentation of Candidates for CATE
Science and mission synergies and begin discussion of science questions/science themes
Working Dinner for Survey Members at Rosa Mexican

Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Welcome, Review of Agenda
Complete discussion of science themes/questions document and continue discussion
on synergies and overarching objectives of the recommended portfolio.
Presentations by Working Groups-1: Recommendations to the Steering Committee
Platforms Working Group
--Technology and Innovations Working Group
-- R2O/O2R
-- Theory, Modeling, and Data Exploitation, including discussion of:
Update from WG on Education and Outreach
Non-Mission Panel Recommendations (excluding ground-based)
Ground-based Recommendations

Thursday, April 14, 2011
SC Members Only
Review of the Day’s Objectives
Discussion of Science Prioritization
Mission prioritization for full CATE
Unallocated time to address
Organization of the Final Report
Review of outlines for panel reports
Initial Writing Assignments
Plans for June meeting
Action items

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

No outside material from committee members or agents of the NRC (Aerospace employees on contract).

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

May 06, 2011

Contact

Linda Walker

(202) 334-3477
lwalker@nas.edu

Location

Keck Center

500 5th St NW

Washington DC 20001, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

A Decadal Strategy for Solar and Space Physics (Heliophysics)

March 17, 2011

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (ET)

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

March 17: Attending were Dan Baker; Thomas Zurbuchen; Tom Immel; Ramon Lopez; Harlan Spence; Steve Battel; Sarah Gibson; Mary Hudson; Judith Lean; Howard Singer;
Ed Stone; Jim Clemmons; Cherilynn Morrow; Mark Moldwin; Kristina Lynch; Mike Wiltberger; Andy Christensen; Michael Hesse; Justin Kasper

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Agenda
1. Review of Action Items. 5 min-Charo
2. Criteria for Prioritization at the April 12-14, 2011 Meeting. 15 min-Baker/Charo
3. Agenda for April Meeting. 10 min-Charo
4. Organization of the Final Report. 15 min-Zurbuchen
5. “Platforms” Working Group Update. 10 min-Lynch
6. Update on Questionnaire for Ed and Society Working Group. 5 min-Kasper
7. Other issues (time permitting) and review of action items.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

no outside materials were distributed.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

March 18, 2011

Contact

Art Charo

acharo@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

A Decadal Strategy for Solar and Space Physics (Heliophysics)

March 10, 2011

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (ET)

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Dan Baker; Thomas Zurbuchen; Tom Immel; Ramon Lopez; Harlan Spence; Steve Battel; Len Fisk; Sarah Gibson; Mary Hudson; Judith Lean; Howard Singer;
Ed Stone; Dick Mewaldt; Spiro Antiochos; Michelle Thomsen; Jeff Forbes; Jim Clemmons; Cherilynn Morrow; Mike Wiltberger; Michael Hesse; Mark Moldwin; Todd Hoeksema

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Agenda
1. Review of Action Items. 5 min-Charo
2. Attendance at the April 12-14, 2011 Steering Cmte Mtg in DC. 5 min-Baker/Charo
3. Update on Science Themes Splinter Group. 10 min-Zurbuchen
4. Expectations for Panel/Champion Presentations at the April Meeting. 10 min-Zurbuchen/Battel
5. Organization of the Final Report—Process to go Forward. 20 min-Zurbuchen
6. Planetary Decadal Survey Published. 5 min-Sheffer
7. Other issues (time permitting) and review of action items. 5 min

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

no outside materials were distributed

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

March 18, 2011

Contact

Arthur Charo

acharo@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

A Decadal Strategy for Solar and Space Physics (Heliophysics)

February 24, 2011

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (ET)

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Dan Baker, Thomas Zurbuchen, Len Fisk, Sarah Gibson, Thomas Immel, Justin Kasper, Howard Singer, Todd Hoeksema, Michael Hesse, Dave Hysell, Mary Hudson
Art Charo, Abby Sheffer, Dick Mewaldt, Spiro Antiochos, Michelle Thomsen, Jeff Forbes, Andy Christiansen

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Items Discussed During the Call:
1. Review of Action Items from Last Week
2. Discussion of Heliophysics Explorer Program
3. Industry Platform Discussion Follow-up
4. Update on Panel Development of Science Questions/Science Themes
5. Cost and Technical Evaluation Activities: Week 2 update
6. Review of Actions
7. Other Issues

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

No outside materials were distributed.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

March 01, 2011

Contact

Art Charo

acharo@nas.edu

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Closed

A Decadal Strategy for Solar and Space Physics (Heliophysics)

February 23, 2011

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (ET)

Past

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Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

2/23/11 Telecon of Helio Panel on Solar and Heliospheric Physics:
Present on the call: Spiro Antiochos, Jack Harvey, Daniel Winterhalter, Merav Opher, Richard Mewaldt, Jesper Schou, Tim Bastian.

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Agenda for the call was discussion of ground-based programs and other activities of interest mostly to the National Science Foundation. Group reviewed white papers submitted to survey in this area and discussed options for further inquiry.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

no outside materials were distributed for this meeting.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

February 25, 2011

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Closed

A Decadal Strategy for Solar and Space Physics (Heliophysics)

February 17, 2011

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (ET)

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

2/17/11 Telecon of Helio Survey:
Present: Dan Baker, Thomas Zurbuchen, Len Fisk, Spiro Antiochos, Steve Battel, Harlan Spence, Howard Singer, Tom Immel, Michael Hesse, Jim Drake, Sarah Gibson, Todd Hoeksema, Dave Hysell, Mary Hudson, Judith Lean, Ed Stone, Art Charo, Abby Sheffer, Mike Wiltberger, Andy Christensen, Michelle Thomsen, Jeff Forbes, Dick Mewaldt, Spiro Antiochos, Kristina Lynch, Jim Clemmons.

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Agenda for the call:
1. Review of action items (from the last steering committee meeting and from the last teleconference). 15 min.
2. Discussion of National Space Policy and Len Fisk’s White Paper on Mission Opportunities in Heliophysics. (Fisk) 25 min
3. Review of the ongoing “pre-CATE.” (Battel, others) 10 min
4. Status of request from Innovations and Technology working group. 10 min
5. Brief Discussion of the FY12 Budget (time permitting). Charo/Baker
6. Action Items for the next teleconference.
7. Roll Call.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

No outside materials were distributed during this meeting.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

February 25, 2011

Contact

Art Charo

acharo@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

A Decadal Strategy for Solar and Space Physics (Heliophysics)

February 1 - 3, 2011

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Dan Baker
Thomas Zurbuchen
Brian Anderson
Steven Battel
James Drake
Len Fisk
Sarah Gibson
Micheal Hesse
Todd Hoeksema
Mary Hudson
David Hysell
Thomas Immel
Justin Kasper
Ramon Lopez
Howard Singer
Harlan Spence
Edward Stone

In addition, we had Dick Mewaldt, Spiro Antiochos, Jeff Forbes, Jim Clemmons, Michelle Thomsen, Mike Wiltberger, and Kristina Lynch.

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Topics discussed:
o Reports from the 3 survey study panels
o Reports from the 5 survey working groups
o Review of “Bretherton Diagrams” for Earth system science and discussion of utility for developing a similar diagram for solar and space physics
o Review of panel science priorities and panel-supported concepts to address these priorities
o Vote on concepts to be go forward for preliminary cost and technical analysis by Aerospace Corp.
o Discussion of NASA and NSF solar and space physics initiatives
o Plans for next meeting

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

No Outside materials were distributed.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 12, 2011

Contact

Linda Walker

(202) 334-3477
lwalker@nas.edu

Location

Keck Center

500 5th St NW

Washington DC 20001, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

A Decadal Strategy for Solar and Space Physics (Heliophysics)

January 13, 2011

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (ET)

Past

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Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Present on the call: All members of the steering committee, panel chairs and vice-chairs, and working group leads except:

Jon Linker, WG Theory co-lead
Stuart Bale, WG on Innovations and Technology co-lead
Andy Christensen, WG on Innovations and Technology co-lead
Cherilynn Morrow, WG on Education and Workforce co-lead
Mark Moldwin, WG on Education and Workforce co-lead
Jim Clemmons, vice-chair AIM
Harlan Spence, Steering Cmte member
David Hysell, member of steering committee
Ramon Lopez, member of steering committee
Justin Kasper, member of steering committee
Todd Hoeksema, member of steering committee

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Agenda/plans for February 1-3, 2011 meeting of the steering committee
Timing of future meetings of the steering committee and the panels
Feedback from panels now that each has held their 2nd meeting
Update on revised plan for the survey’s cost and technical analysis of selected mission concepts

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

No outside materials were distributed.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

January 24, 2011

Contact

Linda Walker

lwalker@nas.edu

Location

Keck Center

500 5th St NW

Washington DC 20001, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

A Decadal Strategy for Solar and Space Physics (Heliophysics) teleconference call

September 23, 2010

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (ET)

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Present on the call: Spiro Antiochos, Jim Clemmons, Harlan Spence, Todd Hoeksema, Dave Hysell, Ray Lopez, Kristina Lynch, Howard Singer, Andy Christensen, Jeff Forbes, Mark Moldwin, Michelle Thomsen, Jim Drake, Mary Hudson, Cherilynn Morrow, Dan Baker, Thomas Zurbuchen.

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Topics Discussed:
o Feedback from the Theory and Modeling Working Group meeting
o Report back from the town hall held at the Univ. of Maryland
o Discussion of NASA programs
o Updating the committee portal
o Proposal to contract with American Institute of Physics for help in survey of field demographics

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

No Outside materials were distributed.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 12, 2011

Contact

Linda Walker

202-334-3477
lwalker@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

A Decadal Strategy for Solar and Space Physics (Heliophysics)

September 16, 2010

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (ET)

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Daniel Baker
Steve Battel
James Drake
Lennard Fisk
Sarah Gibson
Michael Hesse
Todd Hoeksema
Mary Hudson
David Hysell
Thomas Immel
Raymond Lopez
Howard Singer

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Discussion of mission costing, working group and panel meetings, and townhall activities.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

None. No Outside materials were distributed.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 21, 2010

Contact

Linda Walker

(202) 334-3477
lwalker@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

A Decadal Strategy for Solar and Space Physics (Heliophysics)

September 9, 2010

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (ET)

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Daniel Baker
Thomas Zurbuchen
Brian Anderson
Mary Hudson
Steven Battel
Thomas Immel
James Drake
Sarah Gibson
Ramon Lopez
Howard Singer
Todd Hoeksema
Harlan Spence
David Hysell
Edward Stone

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Discussion of schedules and deadlines for the community letter, steering committee membership update, and a discussion of mission costing.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

None. No Outside materials were distributed.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 21, 2010

Contact

Linda Walker

202-334-3477
lwalker@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

A Decadal Strategy for Solar and Space Physics Steering Committee Meeting 1

September 1 - 3, 2010

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Dan Baker, Thomas Zurbuchen, Brian Anderson, Steven Battel, James Drake, Lennard Fisk, Sarah Gibson, Michael Hesse, J. Todd Hoeksema, Mary Hudson, David Hysell, Thomas Immell, Justin Kasper, Judith Lean, Ramon Lopez, Howard Singer, Harlan Spence, Edward Stone

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

- Mission Studies, Cost and Technical Analysis of Missions
- Project Milestones and Schedule
- Tasks for Panels and Working Groups
- Panel and Working Group membership
- Future activities

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

None. No Outside materials were distributed.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 07, 2010

Contact

Linda Walker

202-334-3477
lwalker@nas.edu

Location

Keck Center

500 5th St NW

Washington DC 20001, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

A Decadal Strategy for Solar and Space Physics teleconference call

August 19, 2010

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (ET)

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Dan Baker, Thomas Zurbuchen, Steve Battel, Len Fisk, Judith Lean, Howard Singer, Sarah Gibson, Todd Hoeksema, Jim Drake, Michael Hesse, Justin Kasper

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

meeting 1 planning
panel composition and membership

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

None. No Outside materials were distributed.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

August 23, 2010

Contact

Linda Walker

202-334-3477
lwalker@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

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