Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space

Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space - 2021 Fall Meeting Part 2

November 1, 2021

10:30 AM - 5:30 PM (ET)

Past

Materials

About

The Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space will be holding open and closed sessions on Nov 1, 2021.

The first part of this meeting was held on October 28, 2021. Information from that day can be found here.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

Contact

Gaybrielle Holbert

(202) 334-2558
gholbert@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.

Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space - 2021 Fall Meeting Part 1

October 28, 2021

10:30 AM - 5:30 PM (ET)

Past

Materials

About

The Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space will be holding open and closed sessions on Oct 28, 2021.

The second part of this meeting was held on November 1, 2021. Information from that day can be found here.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

Contact

Gaybrielle Holbert

(202) 334-2558
gholbert@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.

Meeting

Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space - Fall Meeting and Committee on the Review of Progress Toward Implementing the Decadal Survey-Thriving on Our Changing Planet: A Decadal Strategy for Earth Observation from Space – Discussing Recommendations for Preparing for the Earth Sciences Decadal Survey

October 27 - 29, 2025

Past

Agenda

Download the Agenda

Materials

Anne Nolin and Bill Gail CESAS Slides

About

October 27 and 29 are the CESAS Fall Meeting dates.

October 28 is the Committee on the Review of Progress Toward Implementing the Decadal Survey-Thriving on Our Changing Planet: A Decadal Strategy for Earth Observation from Space – Discussing Recommendations for Preparing for the Earth Sciences Decadal Survey. Please visit the site below for the presentations made at this meeting.

https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/review-of-progress-toward-implementing-the-decadal-survey-thriving-on-our-changing-planet-a-decadal-strategy-for-earth-observation-from-space#sectionUpcomingEvents

Please note that the agenda is subject to change, please check back for updates.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

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

Anne Nolin, Co-Chair, Bill Gail, Co-Chair, Alexandra Konings, Don Chambers, Riley Duren, Eric Kort
Charles Ichoku, Kristen Larson, Graeme Stephens, Peter Pileswkie, Kass Green, Ana Barros, and Ralph Dubayah.

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

-The committee discussed the agenda and generated ideas for the discussion.
-The committee discussed the presentations and feedback received.

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

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

October 28, 2025

Contact

Dionna Wise

(202) 334-2447
dwise@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.

Tele Conference Closed

Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space (September 30, 2025 Meeting)

September 30, 2025

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

This meeting is closed in its entirety.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

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

Anne Nolin, Co-Chair, William Gail, Co-Chair, Don Chambers, Ralph Dubayah, Alexandra Konings, Peter Pilewskie, Graeme Stephen, Anna Barros, Cecile Rousseaux, and Charles Ichoku.

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

-The committee discussed the agenda for the upcoming hybrid meeting in October.

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

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 30, 2025

Contact

Dionna Wise

(202) 334-2447
dwise@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.

Tele Conference Closed

Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space Telecon, August 26, 2025

August 26, 2025

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

This meeting is closed in its entirety.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

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

Anne Nolin, Co-Chair, William Gail, Co-Chair, Ana Barros, Don Chambers, Charles Ichoku, Erik Kort, Cecile Rousseaux, Kass Green, Alexandra Konings.

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

-Discussed planning for the October meeting including the Earth Science Midterm sessions.
-Discussed the questionnaire for planning for the next decadal.

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

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

August 26, 2025

Contact

Dionna Wise

(202) 334-2447
dwise@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.

Tele Conference Closed

Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space Telecon, July 29, 2025

July 29, 2025

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

This meeting is closed in its entirety.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

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

Anne Nolin, Co-Chair, William Gail, Co-Chair, Ana Baros, Alexandra Konings, Charles Ichoku, Don Chambers, Peter Pilewskie, and Kass Green.

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

-The committee discussed the presentation to the Boards' last week.
-The committee discussed preparation for the next decadal.
-The committee discussed planning for our next meeting in October.

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

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

July 29, 2025

Contact

Dionna Wise

(202) 334-2447
dwise@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.

Tele Conference Closed

Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space Telecon, June 24, 2025

June 24, 2025

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

This meeting is closed in its entirety and is for the committee and staff only.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

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

Anne Nolin, Co-Chair, William Gail, Co-Chair, Ana Barros, Don Chambers, Ralph Dubayah, Kass Green, Peter Pilewskie, Cecile Rousseaux, and Graeme Stephens.

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

-The committee discussed our restructuring status.
-The committee discussed updates on the Decadal.
-The committee discussed hybrid meetings to continue dissemination work on the Decadal Midterm report.

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

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

June 24, 2025

Contact

Dionna Wise

(202) 334-2447
dwise@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.

Tele Conference Closed

Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space Telecon - May 27, 2025

May 27, 2025

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

This meeting is closed in its entirety and includes committee and staff only.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

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

William Gail, Co-Chair, Anne Nolin, Co-Chair, Ana Barros, Don Chambers, Ralph Dubyah, Alexandra Konings, Eric Kort, Cecile Rousseaux, Peter Pilewskie, and Graeme Stephens.

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

-Plan for public telecon.
-Work on questionnaire.
-Prepare for presentation to the SSB.

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

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

May 27, 2025

Contact

Dionna Wise

(202) 334-2447
dwise@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.

Tele Conference Closed

Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space (April 29, 2025.Meeting)

April 29, 2025

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

This meeting is closed in its entirety.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

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

Anne Nolin, Co-Chairs, William Gail, Co-Chairs, Riley Duren, Don Chambers, Kass Green, Alexandra Konings, Charles Ichoku, Ralph Dubayah, Eric Kort, Graeme Stephens, Peter Pilewskie,

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

-The committee discussed planning for open session call for decadal prepartion.

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

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

April 29, 2025

Contact

Dionna Wise

(202) 334-2447
dwise@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.

Tele Conference Closed

Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space Telecon March 25, 2025 (Closed)

March 25, 2025

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

This meeting is closed in its entirety.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

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

William Gail, Co-Chair, Anne Nolin, Co-Chair, Eric Kort, Cecile Rousseaux, Don Chambers, Charles Ichoku, Peter Pilewskie, Graeme Stephens, Jonathan Dyer, and Ralph Dubayah.

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

-The committee discussed the agenda for the meeting next week.

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

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

March 25, 2025

Contact

Dionna Wise

(202) 334-2447
dwise@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.

Tele Conference Closed

Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space Telecon February 25, 2025 (Closed)

February 25, 2025

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

This meeting is closed in its entirety.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

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

William Gail, Co-Chair, Anne Nolin, Co-Chair, Ana Barros, Riley Duren, Kass Green, Riley Duren, Kristine Larson, Don Chambers, Ralph Dubyah, Charles Ichoku, Cecile Rousseaux, Peter Pilewskie, Alexandra Konings, Eric Kort, Graeme Stephens, and Mayra I. Oyola Merced.

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

-Discussed the upcoming meeting.
-Discussed guidance for the next decadal.

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

NA

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

March 25, 2025

Contact

Dionna Wise

(202) 334-2447
dwise@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.

Tele Conference Closed

Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space Telecon January 28, 2025 (Closed)

January 28, 2025

4:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

CESAS's first monthly telecon in 2025. This teleconference will be closed in its entirety.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

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

Anne Nolin, Co-Chair, Bill Gail, Co-Chair, Ralph Dubayah, Kass Green, Eric Kort, Charles Ichoku, Alexandra Konings, Peter Pilewskie, Cecile Rousseaux, and Graeme Stephens.

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The committee discussed the format and timing of their monthly meetings.
The committee discussed the upcoming Space Science Week meeting.
The committee discussed the Earth Science decadal midterm.

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

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

January 28, 2025

Contact

Dionna Wise

(202) 334-2447
dwise@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.

Tele Conference Closed

Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space - Telecon October 29, 2024 (Closed)

October 29, 2024

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

This meeting is closed in its entirety and is for the committee and staff only.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

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

Anne Nolin, Co-Chair, Bill Gail, Co-Chair, Kass Green, Riley Duren, Alexandra Konings, Don Chambers, Ralph Dubuyah, Peter Pilewskie, and Cecile Rousseaux.

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

-The committee discussed planning and topics for the meeting next week.

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

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

October 29, 2024

Contact

Dionna Wise

(202) 334-2447
dwise@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.

Tele Conference Closed

Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space - Telecon September 24, 2024 (Closed)

September 24, 2024

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

This meeting is closed in its entirety and is for committee and staff only.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

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

Bill Gail, Co-Chair, Anne Nolin, Co-Chair, Mayra I. Oyola Merced, Don Chambers, Ana Barros, Alexandra Konings, Kristine M Larson, and Ralph O. Dubayah.

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

-- The Committee discussed CESAS-directed recommendations from the Midterm Assessment of the 2017 decadal survey.
-- The Committee discussed planning for the next telecon.
-- The Committee discussed planning for its November meeting.

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

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 25, 2024

Contact

Dionna Wise

(202) 334-2447
dwise@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.

Tele Conference

Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space - Telecon August 27, 2024 (Open)

August 27, 2024

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)

Past

Materials

About

This meeting will be open to the public, see agenda for additional details. For remote connection: https://vimeo.com/event/4485387. NOTE: The public may ask questions using the Vimeo chat. Relevant questions will be addressed as time permits.

Invited Participants: CESAS Members and Karen St. Germain and Julie Robinson, NASA ESD Director and Deputy Director, respectively; Chris Kummerow and Anna Michalak, co-chairs of the recently published midterm assessment of the 2018 Earth Science and Applications from Space decadal survey; Tim Newman, Program Coordinator for the National Land Imaging Program, USGS; and Ed Grigsby, Director of Systems Architecture and Engineering, NOAA NESDIS.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

Contact

Dionna Wise

(202) 334-2447
dwise@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.

Tele Conference Closed

Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space (Splinter Group Telecon, August 12, 2024)

August 12, 2024

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

Closed session teleconference attended only by committee members.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

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

William Gail, CESAS Co-Chair; Anne Nolin, CESAS Co-Chair; Cecile Rousseaux, CESAS Member

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Preparation for the August 27, 2024 CESAS Telecon, including:
-- Discussion of the findings and recommendations in the report, "Thriving on Our Changing Planet: A Midterm Assessment of Progress Toward Implementation of the Decadal Survey"
-- Potential topics for discussion at the telecon
-- Plans for committee feedback and creation of a short presentation for the telecon

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

None

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

August 12, 2024

Contact

Dionna Wise

(202) 334-2447
dwise@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.

Tele Conference Closed

Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space - Telecon July 30, 2024 (Closed)

July 30, 2024

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

This meeting will be closed in its entirety. Attendees will be committee members and staff only.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

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

William Gail, Co-Chair, Anne Nolin, Co-Chair, Riley Duren, Charles Ichoku, Stephen Graeme, Kass Green, Eric Kort, Peter Pilewskie, and Cecile Rousseaux.

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

-The committee reviewed the findings and recommendations of the just released report, "Thriving on Our Changing Planet: A
Midterm Assessment of Progress Toward Implementation of the Decadal Survey."
-The committee discussed plans for its August telecon, tentatively planned as an open meeting.
-The committee discussed potential dates for its fall meeting.

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

No outside materials were distributed to the committee.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

July 30, 2024

Contact

Dionna Wise

(202) 334-2447
dwise@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.

Tele Conference Closed

Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space - Telecon June 25, 2024 (Closed)

June 25, 2024

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

This meeting is closed in its entirety, the participants are committee members and staff only.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

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

William Gail, Co-Chair, Anne Nolin, Co-Chair, Don Chambers, Ralph Dubayah, Kass Green, Charles Ichoku, Alexandra Konings, Eric Kort, Mayra Oyola Merced, Peter Pilewskie, Cecile Rousseau, and Graeme Stephens.

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

-The committee discussed in detail their statement of tasks.
-The committee discussed their purpose and committee goals.

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

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

June 25, 2024

Contact

Gaybrielle Holbert

(202) 334-2558
gholbert@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.

Tele Conference Closed

Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space - Telecon April 30, 2024 (Closed)

April 30, 2024

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

This meeting is closed in its entirety and is for committee and staff only.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

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

Anne Nolin, Co-Chair, William Gail, Alexandra Konings, David Sandwell, Ralp Dubayah, Don Chambers, Eric Kort, Ana Barros, Peter Pilewskie, Charles Ichoku, Elizabeth Barnes, Cecile Rousseaux, and Mayra Oyola-Merced.

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Discussed Co-Chair's presentation to the NASA.ESAC
The committee discussed potential new projects.

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

No outside materials were distributed to the committee.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

April 30, 2024

Contact

Dionna Wise

(202) 334-2447
dwise@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.

Meeting

Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space - Space Science Week Spring Meeting 2024

March 19 - 21, 2024

Past

Materials

About

Space Science Week 2024 will be held in a hybrid format, there will be plenary sessions on March 19 and a keynote public science lecture on March 20. The Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space will be holding open sessions on March 20.

The agenda is subject to change, please check back for updates.

Please use the link to the right to register for in-person attendance. Livestream links will be provided for virtual attendance.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

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

William Gail, Co-Chair, Anne Nolin, Co-Chair, William Gail, Peter Pilewskie, Don Chambers, Riley Duren, Kass Green, Cécile Rousseaux, Eric Kort, Mayra Oyola-Merced, Graeme Stephens, Ralph Dubayah, Ana Barros, and Jeff Dozier (Space Studies Board).

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

* Follow-up from March 20 briefings on agency budgets and survey implementation.
* NASA Earth Science to Action (https://science.nasa.gov/earth-science/earth-science-to-action/).
* Consideration of potential short studies permitted under the committee's charter.
* Planning for the next decadal survey.
* Data Continuity Issues.
* Topics for future telecons.

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

No outside materials were distributed to the committee.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

March 27, 2024

Contact

Gaybrielle Holbert

(202) 334-2558
gholbert@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, 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.

Tele Conference Closed

Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space - Telecon Jan 9, 2024 (closed)

January 9, 2024

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

The Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space held a one-hour teleconference in a closed session; only committee members present.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

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

William Gail, Anne Nolin, Cecil Rousseaux, Ana Barros, Don Chambers, Mayra I. Oyola-Merced, Eric Kort, Charles Ichoku, Graeme Stephens, Ralph Dubayah, Libby Barnes

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

-- The Earth Venture-Suborbital strand of NASA Earth Ventures and potential Academy support for a "Meeting of Experts"
-- Decadal survey implementation and budgetary outlook
-- Potential committee activities
-- March in-person/hybrid meeting

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

None

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

January 09, 2024

Contact

Gaybrielle Holbert

(202) 334-2558
gholbert@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.

Meeting

Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space--Fall Meeting 2023

November 29 - 30, 2023

Past

Agenda

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About

The Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space (CESAS) will hold its Fall 2023 hybrid meeting from November 29-30 in Washington, DC. The meeting will have both open and closed sessions.

Join the live stream here.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

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

Gail, Nolin, Ichoku, Barros, Oyola-Merced, Pilewskie, Kort, Dubayah, Sandwell, Rousseaux, Duren, Stephens, Konings

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

-- Member introductions

-- CESAS "Statement of Task" and its various roles as described on the project website: https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/committee-on-earth-sciences-and-applications-from-space

-- Additional discussion of the presentations delivered in open session from agency officials and other speakers

-- Areas where the committee might want to follow-up/how can the committee be of most use to its sponsor and related agencies?

-- Decadal survey implementation
o IRB report on the Earth System Observatory and challenges from a highly-constrained budget
o Risk, cost, and scientific capability--trade-offs available to NASA
o Mission continuity/extended missions/the latest senior review

-- Potential activities prior to the committee's next two-day in-person/hybrid meeting, which will take place in March 2024 during "Space Science Week": https://www.nationalacademies.org/event/03-18-2024/space-science-week-2024

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

None

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

December 01, 2023

Contact

Gaybrielle Holbert

(202) 334-2558
gholbert@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, 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.

Tele Conference Closed

Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space (Telecon October 30, 2023)

October 30, 2023

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

This was a supplemential meeting for members absent from the Oct. 16, 2023 oral discussion of sources of potential bias and conflicts of interest. The discussion was led by Colleen Hartman, Director of the Space Studies Board.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

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

William Gail (CESAS co-chair, present as an observer); Eric Kort, Mayra Oyola-Merced, Alexandra Konings, Peter Pilewskie, Don Chambers

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

-- Agenda for the Bias and Conflict Discussion -- Colleen Hartman
-- Review by each member of their previously submitted written disclosures of sources of potential bias and conflicts of interest.

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

None

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

October 30, 2023

Contact

Gaybrielle Holbert

(202) 334-2558
gholbert@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.

Tele Conference Closed

Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space - Telecon Oct 16, 2023

October 16, 2023

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

The Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space held a one-hour teleconference in closed session; only committee members were present.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

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

Gail, Nolin, Barnes, Barros, Dubayah, Duren, Ichoku, Rousseaux, Sandwell. Also present Tina Bahadori, Director of the Academy's Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences.

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

-- Annual discussion of sources of potential bias and conflicts of interest, led by T. Bahadori
-- Potential topics/speakers for a committee in-person meeting in Washington, DC on Nov. 29-30, 2023 at the NAS Building at 2101 Constitution Ave. NW.

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

none

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

October 16, 2023

Contact

Gaybrielle Holbert

(202) 334-2558
gholbert@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.

Tele Conference Closed

Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space - Telecon Oct 4, 2023 (Closed)

October 4, 2023

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

The Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space held a one-hour teleconference in a closed session; only committee members were present.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

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

Gail, Nolin, Dubayah, Ichoku, Sandwell, Konings, Oyola-Merced, Kort, Chambers, Rousseaux, Pilewskie

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

-- Welcome to incoming committee members
-- Member introductions
-- Update on ongoing activities of interest
-- Discussion of potential topics for committee investigation
-- Plans for a Nov. 29-30, 2023 meeting in Washington, DC

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

None

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

October 05, 2023

Contact

Gaybrielle Holbert

(202) 334-2558
gholbert@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.

Tele Conference Closed

Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space -- Telecon May 19, 2023

May 19, 2023

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

The Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space held a one-hour teleconference in closed session; only committee members were present.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

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

Nancy Baker, Ivona Cetinic, William Dietrich, Riley Duren, Anna Michalak, Anne Nolin, and David Sandwell.

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

o Discussion of Committee Rotations:
-- Members rotating off the committee on June 30, 2023 are: Everette Joseph (co-chair), Steve Running co-chair), Nancy Baker, Ivona Cetinic, Bill Dietrich, George Komar, Anna Michalak, and Duane Waliser.

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

None

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

May 19, 2023

Contact

Gaybrielle Holbert

(202) 334-2558
gholbert@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.

Tele Conference Closed

Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space - Telecon-February 13, 2023 (includes sessions on Commercial Space Platforms short report)

February 13, 2023

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

Past

About

The committee has been tasked by NASA with a short report - Assessment of Commercial Space Platforms for Earth Science Instruments. The Statement of Task is available here.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

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

George Komar, Anna Michalak, Ana Barros, Ivona Cetinic, Everette Joseph, Steve Running, Duane Waliser, Nancy Baker, Peter Pilewskie, Anne Nolin, Bill Dietrich

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

-- Writing assignments for the large platform study
-- Review of text and tables in the committee's draft report
-- Discussion of committee conclusions
-- Preliminary plans for the March 28-29, 2023 hybrid meeting in Washington DC, which takes place as part of the Space Studies Board's "Space Science Week"

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

None

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

February 17, 2023

Contact

Gaybrielle Holbert

(202) 334-2558
gholbert@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.

Tele Conference Closed

Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space - Telecon-January 26, 2023 (includes sessions on Commercial Space Platforms short report)

January 26, 2023

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

The committee has been tasked by NASA with a short report - Assessment of Commercial Space Platforms for Earth Science Instruments. The Statement of Task is available here.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

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

Dave Sandwell, Don Chambers, Kass Green, Bill Dietrich, Peter Pilewskie, Anna Michalak, George Komar, Steve Running

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

--Drafting of committee report to NASA Earth Science Division re the "large platform" study
- Review of statement of task
- Developing a table to supplement report text that would illustrate the suitability of the large platform to host instruments making the measurements indicated by the 2017 Decadal Survey in Earth Science and Applications from Space

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

None

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

February 17, 2023

Contact

Gaybrielle Holbert

(202) 334-2558
gholbert@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.

Tele Conference Closed

Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space - Telecon-November 8, 2022 (includes sessions on Commercial Space Platforms short report)

November 8, 2022

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

Teleconference with splinter group of CESAS following the Oct. 17-18, 2022 committtee meeting.

The committee has been tasked by NASA with a short report - Assessment of Commercial Space Platforms for Earth Science Instruments. The Statement of Task is available here.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

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

Steve Running, Riley Duren, Anna Michalak, Don Chambers, Peter Pilewskie

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

-- Review of Oct. 17-18, 2022 committee meeting
-- Discussion of presentations at the meeting related to the "large platform" study requested by NASA (a study examining the practicality of a single multi-instrument (20-40) platform in sun-synchronous orbit to serve as a host for Earth observation instruments)
-- Plans for drafting the committee's report

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

None

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

February 17, 2023

Contact

Gaybrielle Holbert

(202) 334-2558
gholbert@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.

Meeting

Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space - Fall Meeting 2022 (includes sessions on Commercial Space Platforms short report)

October 17 - 18, 2022

Past

Agenda

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About

This is the annual CESAS Fall Meeting, which includes open and closed sessions.

The committee has been tasked by NASA with a short report - Assessment of Commercial Space Platforms for Earth Science Instruments. The Statement of Task is available here.

NASA requests that the Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine assess multi-user commercial space platforms as potential missions of opportunity for Earth science instruments. The analysis should:

Consider a notional platform in a sun-synchronous orbit (nominally 600-800 km) capable of hosting 20 or more instruments; and
Consider the impacts on NASA’s ability to achieve Recommendation 3.2 from the 2017 Decadal Survey regarding the recommended additional observations classified within the Designated Observables, Earth System Explorer, Incubation, and Earth Venture elements, as described in Table 3.3, Observing System Priorities.

Potential impacts on the existing Program of Record are not within the scope of this assessment; however, the committee may comment in general terms on considerations for the use of the notional platform versus existing plans to accomplish survey priorities. The committee may also comment on how the use of the notional platform would compare with the deployment of its instrument complement via multiple free-flyers in different orbits, the impacts of possible consolidation of a platform at a single nodal crossing time, and how well any single orbit could satisfy the survey priorities.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

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

All committee members were present in person or via Zoom except for Elizabeth Barnes.

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

-- Discussion of the October 17, 2022 presentations to the committee
-- Development of a preliminary outline for the committee's report
-- Information needs to be addressed at future meetings or teleconferences
-- Schedule for writing of the report
-- Writing leads and teams

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

None

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

January 04, 2024

Contact

Gaybrielle Holbert

(202) 334-2558
gholbert@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.

Tele Conference Closed

Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space - Telecon-August 23, 2021

August 23, 2021

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

Committee Zoom Teleconference

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

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

Everette Joseph, Steven W. Running, Nancy L. Baker, Otis B. Brown, Jr., Elizabeth Barnes, Molly Brown, Ivona Cetinic, William E. Dietrich, George J. Komar, Anna M. Michalak, R. Steven Nerem, Eric Rignot, Christopher Ruf, David Sandwell, Duane E. Waliser, Ping Yang

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

-- Planning for committee's fall meeting-topics and speakers
-- NASA's Earth System Observatory and Decadal Survey's Earth System Explorers
-- Decadal Survey Midterm Assessment
-- Administration and agency climate initiatives

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

none

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

August 24, 2021

Contact

Gaybrielle Holbert

(202) 334-2558
gholbert@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

Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space - Telecon-April 12, 2021

April 12, 2021

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

Closed Committee-only Teleconference to Plan Future Activities

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

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

The entire committee was present with the exception of Eric Wood. Committee Roster is available here: https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/committee-on-earth-sciences-and-applications-from-space

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

-- Development of an Integrated Climate Observing System
-- Following up on Karen St. Germain (NASA's Earth Science Div. Director) talk to the committee at the March 23-24, 2021 meeting
-- Scheduling future telecons

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

None

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

April 13, 2021

Contact

Gaybrielle Holbert

(202) 334-2558
gholbert@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.

Meeting

Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space - Space Science Week - Spring Meeting 2021

March 23 - 24, 2021

Past

Agenda

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Materials

About

Space Science Week 2021 will be held virtually, there will be a plenary session and public lecture held on March 23. The Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space will be holding open and closed sessions on March 24 (times subject to change).

Please see the agenda below for more information.

The meeting will be available on Livestream.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

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

Everette Joseph, Steven W. Running, Nancy L. Baker, Molly Brown, Ivona Cetinic, William E. Dietrich, George J. Komar, Anna M. Michalak, R.Steven Nerem, Eric Rignot, Christopher Ruf, Duane E. Waliser, Ping Yang

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

-- Review of the presentations made in open session by NASA ESD, NOAA NESDIS, and
USGS/Land Imaging
-- NASA, NOAA, and USGS roles in an integrated climate observing system
-- Decadal Survey implementation
-- Midterm assessment of the decadal survey
-- Topics for a potential meeting prior to the regularly scheduled Fall meeting
-- Follow-up discussions with agency officials

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

None

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

March 24, 2021

Contact

Gaybrielle Holbert

(202) 334-2558
gholbert@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.

Meeting

Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space - 2020 Fall Meeting

November 30 - December 1, 2020

Past

Agenda

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About

This meeting will have both closed and open session wtih the open sessions consisting of presentations from NASA's Earth Science Division, NOAA NESDIS, and the USGS's Sustainable Land Imaging Program.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

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

The full committee was present during the closed sessions; the committee roster is shown at this link: https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/committee-on-earth-sciences-and-applications-from-space#sectionCommittee

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

-- Items for discussion with NASA, NOAA, and USGS representatives, especially vis-a-vis decadal survey implementation
-- Radio interference from 5G with Earth remote sensing sensors, esp. microwave sounders
-- NASA Earth science research and analysis programs and applied science programs
-- Reflections on talks by NASA, NOAA, and USGS representatives
-- Possible focus sessions at the next full committee meeting in Spring 2021

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

none

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

December 01, 2020

Contact

Gaybrielle Holbert

(202) 334-2558
gholbert@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.

Meeting

Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space - Space Science Week 2020

March 31 - April 1, 2020

Past

Materials

About

Due to COVID-19, we will not be holding any in-person events for Space Science Week 2020, and the plenary session planned for April 1 has been cancelled. However, several of our activities will now be held as virtual meetings. We invite you to register and join us remotely for the open sessions of the Committee on Earth Sciences and Applications from Space meeting.

This meeting will have both open and closed sessions and is subject to change.

**Please see the agenda (when available) for full details**

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

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

All present for some or all of closed session discussions.

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

-- Review of the information presented at the meeting in public by NASA and NOAA officials
-- Discussion of potential committee activities to either assist in the national response to COVID-19 or to undertake scientific investigations that are unique to the current situation.
-- Review of potential request from NASA's Earth Science Division for a lessons learned project (see presentation by Sandra Cauffman) and discussion of workshop and study options

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

Link to Academy report, Steps to Facilitate Principal-Investigator-Led Earth Science Missions
(2004): https://www.nap.edu/catalog/10949/steps-to-facilitate-principal-investigator-led-earth-science-missions

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

April 03, 2020

Contact

Gaybrielle Holbert

(202) 334-2558
gholbert@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.

Meeting

Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space - 2019 Fall Meeting

December 17 - 18, 2019

Past

Agenda

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Fall Meeting of the Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space.

Click on agenda below for additional details, agenda subject to change.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

Contact

Gaybrielle Holbert

(202) 334-2558
gholbert@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, 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.

Meeting

Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space - 2019 Spring

March 26 - 27, 2019

Past

Materials

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

Contact

Andrea Rebholz

(202) 334-3477
arebholz@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.

Meeting

Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space - 2018 Fall

October 25 - 26, 2018

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Agenda

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Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space Fall Meeting: October 25-26, 2018

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Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

Contact

Andrea Rebholz

(202) 334-3477
arebholz@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.

Meeting

Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space - 2017 Fall

October 23 - 24, 2017

Past

Materials

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

Contact

Andrea Rebholz

(202) 337-2857
arebholz@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.

Meeting

Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space - 2017 Spring

March 28 - 29, 2017

Past

Materials

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

Contact

Andrea Rebholz

arebholz@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, 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.

Meeting

Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space - 2016 Spring

March 29 - 31, 2016

Past

Materials

About

Prior to 2017 the Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space was a standing committee that was not subject to FACA requirements. Meetings posted from 2013-2016 are for information only.

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Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space - 2015 Fall

December 2 - 3, 2015

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Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space - 2015 Spring

March 31 - April 2, 2015

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Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space - 2014 Fall

September 17 - 19, 2014

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Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space - 2014 Summer

June 3 - 4, 2014

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Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space - 2014 Spring

March 3 - 5, 2014

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Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space - 2013 Fall

October 29 - 31, 2013

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Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space - 2013 Spring

March 6 - 8, 2013

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Washington DC 20418, USA

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The Space Studies Board’s Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space (CESAS) provides continuous advice to sponsoring agencies on the implementation of the current Earth science decadal survey and offers strategic input for planning the next survey. To inform this work, CESAS invites your perspectives on potential topics concerning the process and structure of the forthcoming decadal survey. Please submit your input by October 20, 2025. Responses received after this date will still be posted to the online repository associated with this questionnaire.

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