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Technology Developments to Advance Antarctic Research: Proceedings of a Workshop (2022)

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Suggested Citation: "Appendix C: Workshop Agenda." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2022. Technology Developments to Advance Antarctic Research: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26699.

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Workshop Agenda

TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENTS TO ADVANCE ANTARCTIC RESEARCH: A WORKSHOP

Purpose

To solicit broad community ideas and input regarding how technological innovation can:

advance, expand, and transform Antarctic and polar research, and facilitate improvements to science support logistics;
increase the reach of Antarctic and polar scientific investigations while reducing the logistics and environmental footprint of these operations; and
facilitate broader, more diverse participation in Antarctic and polar research.

TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2022

12:00–12:30	Opening Remarks Diane McKnight, University of Colorado Boulder, Planning Committee Chair Allen Pope, National Science Foundation (NSF) Office of Polar Programs Mark Seefeldt, University of Colorado, Co-Lead Organizer, Polar Technology Conference
12:30–2:45	Session 1: Technologies for Research and Observational Instrumentation
12:30–12:45	Opening Discussion Session goals; focus of the different parallel groups [Diane McKnight, Planning Committee Chair] Illustrative example of an instrument research and development arc [Craig Lee, Planning Committee Member]
12:45–2:45	Parallel Sessions Each group will discuss examples of cutting-edge instrument and sensor developments currently being explored; in particular, areas of research, insights on how those technological advances have come about, and thoughts on needed advances that might allow us

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	to address research questions currently constrained by technological limitations.
	Ocean-Focused Research Moderators: Dan Costa and Keith Nicholls, Planning Committee Members Clive McMahon, Sydney Institute of Marine Science Maaten Furlong, United Kingdom’s National Oceanography Center Samuel Laney, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Arvind Varsani, Arizona State University Britney Schmidt, Cornell University
	Earth- and Ice-Focused Research Moderators: Paul Winberry and Sharon Robinson, Planning Committee Members Terry Wilson, The Ohio State University Pedro Elosegui, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Fernando Rodriguez-Morales, University of Kansas, Center for Remote Sensing Ice Sheets (CReSIS) Mary Albert, Dartmouth College Beth Shapiro, University of California, Santa Cruz Sarah Johnson, Georgetown University
	Atmosphere, Solar-Terrestrial, and Astronomy/Astrophysics Research Moderators: Amy Bender and Minghui Diao, Planning Committee Members Gijs de Boer, University of Colorado Boulder Taneil Uttal, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Physical Sciences Laboratory Andrew Gerrard, New Jersey Institute of Technology Aya Ishihara, Chiba University Johanna Nagy, Washington University in St. Louis
2:45–3:05	Break
3:05–4:00	Plenary Discussions Consider key issues and common threads arising among the three groups

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4:00

Adjourn

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2022

12:00–12:05	Welcome, Goals for the Day Diane McKnight, Planning Committee Chair
12:05–1:25	Session 2: Power and Energy for Polar Research
12:05–12:45	Perspectives on Current Capabilities, Challenges, and Needs for Polar Research Moderator: Hyomin Kim, Planning Committee Member Robert Clauer, Virginia Tech Craig Kulesa, University of Arizona Caitlin Callaghan, Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory Matt Lazzara, University of Wisconsin–Madison Robyn Verrinder, University of Cape Town
12:45–1:00	Perspectives on Energy Technology Advances with Potential for Greater Polar Science Application Moderator: Kristen Schell, Planning Committee Member Eric Wachman, University of Maryland Yi Chao, Seatrec
1:00–1:25	Questions and Answers Moderators: Hyomin Kim and Kristen Schell, Planning Committee Members
1:25–1:35	Break
1:35–2:55	Session 3: Data and Communications for Polar Research
1:35–1:50	Potential Game-Changers for Connectivity Moderator: Michael Ashley, Planning Committee Member Anthony Lyscio, Starlink Matt Fouch, Subsea Data Systems
1:50–2:20	Instrument Data Communication: Current Capabilities and Needs Moderator: George Blaisdell, Planning Committee Member

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	Elizabeth Bagshaw, Cardiff University Lee Freitag, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Melinda Holland, Wildlife Computers Mike Rose, British Antarctic Society
2:20–2:35	Advanced Data Analytics Developments Moderator: Maryam Rahnemoonfar, Planning Committee Member Krithika Manohar, University of Washington, AI Institute in Dynamic Systems Maryam Rahnemoonfar, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
2:35–2:55	Questions and Answers Moderators: Michael Ashley and George Blaisdell, Planning Committee Members
2:55–3:45	Breakout Discussions To explore and share ideas on the Session 2 and 3 themes
3:45–4:00	Plenary Recap Discussions
4:00	Adjourn

THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2022

12:00–12:05

Welcome, Goals for the Day

Diane McKnight, Planning Committee Chair

12:05–1:25

Session 4: Technology Advances to Expand Participation in Polar Research

12:05–12:55

Technologies and Strategies to Expand “Remote” Research Engagement

Moderator: Sharon Robinson, Planning Committee Member

Melissa Battler, Mission Control Space Services Software for Earth, Moon, and Mars
Alia Khan, Western Washington University Polar Space & Place Program
Jason Cervenec, The Ohio State University Virtual Ice Explorer
Seth Finkel, Matterport Virtual Antarctica VR360

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	Diana King, University of Wollongong ECO Antarctica Program Michelle LaRue, University of Canterbury Spying on Seals from Space citizen science program
12:55–1:10	Balancing Opportunities for Remote-Based and In-Person Research Moderator: Jacqueline Goordial, Planning Committee Member Deneb Karentz, University of San Francisco International Training Program in Antarctic Biology Erin Pettit, Oregon State University Inspiring Girls Expedition program
1:10–1:25	Questions and Answers Moderators: Sharon Robinson and Jacqueline Goordial, Planning Committee Members
1:25–1:35	Break
1:35–2:45	Session 5: Partnerships and Mechanisms to Facilitate Development and Application of New Research Technologies
1:35–2:25	Examples of Different Models Being Used to Facilitate Partnerships Between Scientists, Engineers, and Technology Developers in Advancing Research and Development Innovations Moderator: Ted Scambos, Planning Committee Members Bernadette Garcia Galvez, Colorado Space Grant program Alana Sherman, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute Scott Harper, Arctic and Global Prediction, Office of Naval Research Scott Tyler, University of Nevada, Reno, Center for Transformative Environmental Monitoring Programs Carolyn Mercer, Science Mission Directorate—NASA Program Zoe Courville, Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory
2:25–2:45	Questions and Answers

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	Moderator: Ted Scambos, Planning Committee Member
2:45–3:30	Breakout Discussions To explore and share ideas on the Session 4 and 5 themes
3:30–4:00	Plenary Recap Discussions and Closing Remarks
4:00	Adjourn