SIT-34
The 34th Meeting of the CEOS Strategic Implementation Team
Please use the following link to make Hotel Reservations: Mayfair Hotel-NOAA-CEOS April 1-5, 2019
All hotel reservations must be made by March 11, 2019. The SIT Chair team cannot guarantee your room if you do not make reservations by this date.
Agenda
- SIT-34 Agenda v2.0 [ Word | PDF ]
- Meeting Photo
- Minutes [PDF]
SIT-34 PowerPoint Presentation Templates
Documents
- 2018 CEOS SIT Strategic Direction Discussion Paper v1
- SIT-34 AHT-WG-VC Paper v1.0
- [Item 3.8] Draft Cg-18 resolution
- [Item 3.9] CEOS WGCapD CB-37 White Paper on Coordinated CB for regional SDGs and Geospatial data utilisation V1.0 Mar 22 2019
- [Item 5.4] CEOS ARD Strategy v0.2
- [Item 8.3] SHORTLIST FOR AUSTRALIAN SIT CHAIR TERM 2020-21
Agenda
Week-at-a-Glance
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Tuesday 2nd |
Wednesday 3rd |
Thursday 4th |
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8:15am – 6:00pm SIT-34 Side Meetings Detailed agenda below |
9:00am – 5:45pm SIT-34 Day 1 Intro, Organizational Matters (P1), Work Planning, Partnerships, Observations for End Users |
9:00am – 4:30pm SIT-34 Day 2 Data, Oceans and Freshwater, Organizational Matters (P2), Review of main discussion points, AOB, Actions, Closing |
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Evening Free |
Evening Free |
Evening Free |
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 – Side Meetings
The Mayfair at Coconut Grove, 3000 Florida Avenue, Miami FL, 33133
**Please note – lunch is not provided on 2 April**
| SIT-34 Side Meeting Schedule | Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 | AOML Site Visit | ||
| Time | Crystal Ballroom (40) | Alexander I (15) | Alexander II (10) | |
| 08:00 AM |
08:15 AM Troika POC: M. Steventon Closed Meeting |
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| 08:30 AM | ||||
| 09:00 AM |
SEC-249 Closed Meeting |
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| 09:30 AM | ||||
| 10:00 AM |
SDG AHT Meeting POC: F. Kerblat |
CEOS European Coordination Meeting POC: I. Petiteville Closed Meeting |
Tour #1: Meet in AOML Lobby | |
| 10:30 AM | ||||
| 11:00 AM | ||||
| 11:30 AM | ||||
| 12:00 PM | VNSC Initiatives POC: Tuan | |||
| 12:30 PM | ||||
| 1:00 PM |
GEOGLAM Meeting POC: B. Doorn |
GEO/LEO Combined Products POC: D. Lindsay |
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| 1:30 PM | ||||
| 02:00 PM |
GEO Knowledge Hub POC : M. Albani |
Tour #2: Meet in AOML Lobby | ||
| 02:30 PM | ||||
| 03:00 PM |
Joint LSI-VC/SDCG/GEOGLAM POC: S. Labahn |
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| 03:30 PM | ||||
| 04:00PM |
LSI-VC Meeting POC: S. Labahn |
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| 04:30 PM | ||||
| 05:00 PM |
WGISS/FDA Discussion POC: M. Albani |
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| 05:30 PM | ||||
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*AM Coffee Break at 10:00 AM* **PM Coffee Break at 03:00 PM** |
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Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019 – Day 1
The Mayfair at Coconut Grove, 3000 Florida Avenue, Miami FL, 33133
Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30 in the Havana Room (provided to registered SIT-34 participants)
Registration: 8:30 – 9:00 in the Crystal Ballroom
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Crystal Ballroom |
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Session 1: Welcome and Introduction |
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1.1 |
9:00 – 9:10 10 min |
Opening Remarks [presentation] Information |
Steve Volz, SIT Chair (NOAA) |
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1.2 |
9:10 – 9:25 15 min |
Tour de Table Introductions Information |
All |
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1.3 |
9:25 – 9:35 10 min |
2019 CEOS Chair Remarks Information and Initiatives Update |
Pham Anh Tuan, CEOS Chair (VNSC/VAST) |
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1.4 |
9:35 – 9:50 15 min |
Keynote Presentation [presentation] Information |
Joe Sienkiewicz, NOAA Ocean Prediction Center |
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1.5 |
9:50– 10:30 40 min |
SIT Chair 2018-2019 Information Priorities and SIT-34 Objectives [presentation]
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Steve Volz, SIT Chair (NOAA) |
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1.6 |
10:30 – 10:40 10 min |
Status of Open Actions [presentation] Information |
Kerry Sawyer, SIT Chair Team (NOAA) |
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1.7 |
10:40 – 11:00 20 min |
Discussion Discussion |
All |
Group Photo and Coffee Break: 11:00 – 11:20, 20 minutes
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Session 2: Organizational Matters – Part I Discussion Points – Introduce a discussion on the sustainability of current CEOS working-level groups that progress the implementation of CEOS priorities and Strategic Directions, i.e. VCs, WGs, AHTs. Frame the discussion by reviewing current CEOS Work Planning, resource allocation, leadership continuity, and then consider the sustainability of current efforts. Carry out an initial discussion leading into substantive discussion afternoon of Day 2. |
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2.1 |
11:20 – 11:30 10 min |
Session Introduction [presentation] Information
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Steve Volz, SIT Chair (NOAA) |
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2.2 |
11:30 – 11:50 20 min |
CEOS Work Plan 2019-2021 [presentation] Information
SITTW-2018-08 SITTW-2018-09 |
Steven Hosford, CEO (ESA/CNES) |
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2.3 |
11:50 – 12:00 10 min |
CEOS Resources [presentation] Information
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Kerry Sawyer, SIT Chair Team (NOAA) |
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2.4 |
12:00 – 12:25 25 min |
Sustainability Discussion [presentation] Discussion Part One
Plenary Action CEOS-32-11 Plenary Action CEOS-32-12 Plenary Action CEOS-32-13 CEOS Plenary Decision 08 CEOS Plenary Decision 09 |
Steve Volz, SIT Chair (NOAA) |
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Session 3: Partnerships Discussion Points – Hear the latest directions from GEO, GCOS, WMO, and consider how CEOS engages with the Work Programme and GEO Week 2019 (Plenary, Ministerial). Updates on CEOS partner-related efforts GEO-LEO, and via the WGCapD. |
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Topic |
Presenter |
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3.1 |
12:25 – 12:35 10 min |
Session Introduction [presentation] Information
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Steve Volz, SIT Chair (NOAA) |
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3.2 |
12:35 – 12:45 10 min |
Global Climate Observing [presentation] Information System (GCOS) Update |
Carolin Richter, GCOS Secretariat Director* |
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3.3 |
12:45 – 1:00 15 min |
Group on Earth Observations [presentation] Information (GEO) Update
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Craig Larlee, GEO Secretariat |
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Lunch: 1:00 – 2:00 in the Havana Room (provided to registered SIT-34 participants)
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Session 3: Partnerships (cont.) Discussion Points – Hear the latest directions from GEO, GCOS, WMO, and consider how CEOS engages with the Work Programme and GEO Week 2019 (Plenary, Ministerial). Updates on CEOS partner-related efforts GEO-LEO, and via the WGCapD. |
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3.4 |
2:00 – 2:10 10 min |
CEOS Engagement with GEO [presentation] Information
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Kerry Sawyer, SIT Chair Team (NOAA) Steven Hosford, CEO (ESA/CNES) |
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3.5 |
2:10 – 2:20 10 min |
GEO Amazon Credits [presentation] Information
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Brian Killough, SEO (NASA) |
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3.6 |
2:20 – 2:30 10 min |
GEO-XVI Plenary and Information Ministerial [presentation] |
Jonathon Ross, SIT Vice Chair Team (GA) |
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3.7 |
2:30 – 2:40 10 min |
GEO-LEO Activities Update [presentation] Information Plenary Action CEOS-32-09 Plenary Action CEOS-32-10 SITTW-2018-14 SITTW-2018-15 |
Mitch Goldberg, SIT Chair Team (NOAA) |
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3.8 |
2:40 – 2:50 10 min |
World Meteorological [presentation] [draft Cg-18 resolution] Information Organization (WMO) Update
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Werner Balogh, WMO Space Programme |
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3.9 |
2:50 – 3:00 10 min |
Working Group on Capacity Information Building and Data Democracy (WGCapD) [presentation] [white paper] |
Nancy Searby, WGCapD Vice Chair (NASA) |
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3.10 |
3:00 – 3:25 25 min |
Discussion Discussion |
All |
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Coffee Break: 3:25 – 3:40, 15 minutes
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Session 4: Observations for End Users Key Questions and Discussion Points – Review CEOS user engagement in the areas of climate, disasters, agriculture, forests, and the SDGs. Look for common elements and determine if there is a sustained approach to meet user needs with existing organizational structure. If not possible to meet user needs with current construct, do we propose another? |
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Presenter |
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4.1 |
3:40 – 3:50 10 min |
Session Introduction [presentation] Information |
Steve Volz, SIT Chair (NOAA) |
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4.2 |
3:50 – 4:05 15 min |
Observations for Climate [presentation] Information
Plenary Action CEOS-32-05 CEOS Plenary Decision 05 |
Jörg Schulz, WGClimate Chair (EUMETSAT) |
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4.3 |
4:05 – 4:15 10 min |
Space Climate Observatory [presentation] Information |
Selma Cherchali (CNES) |
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4.4 |
4:15 – 4:25 10 min |
Atmospheric Composition Information Virtual Constellation (AC-VC) [presentation]
Plenary Action CEOS-32-05 |
Jay Al-Saadi, AC-VC Co-Lead (NASA) Dave Crisp (NASA) |
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4.5 |
4:25 – 4:35 10 min |
Observations for Disasters [presentation] Information |
Simona Zoffoli, WGDisasters Chair (ASI) |
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4.6 |
4:35 – 4:45 10 min |
Observations for Agriculture [presentation] Information |
Brad Doorn, GEOGLAM AHWG Co-Lead (NASA) |
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4.7 |
4:45 – 4:55 10 min |
Observations for Forests [presentation] Information |
Osamu Ochiai, GFOI Lead for CEOS (JAXA) Stephen Ward, SDCG Secretariat |
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4.8 |
4:55 – 5:05 10 min |
Observations for SDGs [presentation] Information |
Marc Paganini, SDG AHT Co-Lead (ESA) Alex Held, SDG AHT Co-Lead (CSIRO) |
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4.9 |
5:05 – 5:30 25 min |
Discussion Discussion |
All |
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Wrap-up |
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5:30 – 5:45 15 min |
Wrap-up Information
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Steve Volz, SIT Chair (NOAA) |
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Adjourn
Thursday, April 4th, 2019 – Day 2
The Mayfair at Coconut Grove, 3000 Florida Avenue, Miami FL, 33133
Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30 in the Havana Room (provided to registered SIT-34 participants)
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Crystal Ballroom |
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Recap |
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9:00 – 9:10 10 min |
Synopsis from Day One Information
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Steve Volz, SIT Chair (NOAA) |
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Session 5: Data Discussion Points – Hear the latest on WGISS activities (including progression of Future Data Architecture themes), WGCV, and review progress on ARD both within LSI-VC, and in CEOS more broadly. |
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Presenter |
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5.1 |
9:10 – 9:20 10 min |
Session Introduction [presentation] Information |
Steve Volz, SIT Chair (NOAA) |
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5.2 |
9:20 – 9:30 10 min |
Working Group on Information Information Systems and Services (WGISS) [presentation] |
Mirko Albani, WGISS Chair (ESA) |
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5.3 |
9:30 – 9:40 10 min |
Working Group on Information Calibration and Validation (WGCV) [presentation] |
Cindy Ong, WGCV Chair (CSIRO) |
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5.4 |
9:40 – 9:50 10 min |
Analysis Ready Data (ARD) [presentation] [ARD Strategy] Information
Plenary Action CEOS-32-06 |
Adam Lewis, LSI-VC Co-Lead, SIT Vice Chair (GA) |
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5.5 |
9:50 – 10:00 10 min |
Land Surface Imaging Information Virtual Constellation (LSI-VC) [presentation] |
Adam Lewis, LSI-VC Co-Lead, SIT Vice Chair (GA) |
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5.6 |
10:00 – 10:25 25 min |
Discussion Discussion |
All |
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Session 6: Oceans and Water Cycle Discussion Points – Hear the latest on CEOS Ocean VCs and consider how to stimulate collaborative activity amongst these VCs. Review plans for freshwater monitoring, including SIT Vice Chair’s plans for related activities. Refer to updated strategy paper for how Ocean VCs can engage in this session. |
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Topic |
Presenter |
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6.1 |
10:25 – 10:35 10 min |
Session Introduction [presentation] Information
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Steve Volz, SIT Chair (NOAA) |
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Oceans VCs |
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6.2 |
10:35 – 10:45 10 min |
Ocean Colour Radiometry [presentation] Information Virtual Constellation (OCR-VC) |
Ewa Kwiatkowska, OCR-VC Co-Lead (EUMETSAT)* |
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6.4 |
10:45 – 10:55 10 min |
Ocean Surface Topography [presentation] Information Virtual Constellation (OST-VC) |
Remko Scharoo, OST-VC Co-Lead (EUMETSAT)* |
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6.5 |
10:55 – 11:05 10 min |
Ocean Surface Vector Wind [presentation] Information Virtual Constellation (OSVW-VC) |
Paul Chang, OSVW-VC Co-Lead (NOAA) |
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6.6 |
11:05 – 11:15 10 min |
Sea Surface Temperature Information Virtual Constellation (SST-VC) [presentation] |
Ken Casey, SST-VC Co-Lead (NOAA) |
Coffee Break: 11:15 – 11:30, 15 minutes
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Session 6: Oceans and Water Cycle (cont.) Discussion Points – Hear the latest on CEOS Ocean VCs and consider how to stimulate collaborative activity amongst these VCs. Review plans for freshwater monitoring, including SIT Vice Chair’s plans for related activities. Refer to updated strategy paper for how Ocean VCs can engage in this session. |
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6.7 |
11:30 – 11:40 10 min |
COVERAGE [presentation] Information |
Eric Lindstrom, COVERAGE (NASA)* |
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6.8 |
11:40 – 11:50 10 min |
Observations for Coasts [presentation] Information
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Paul DiGiacomo, SIT Chair Team (NOAA) |
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6.9 |
11:50 – 12:10 20 min |
Discussion Discussion |
All |
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Water Cycle |
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6.10 |
12:10 – 12:20 10 min |
Precipitation Information Virtual Constellation (P-VC) [presentation] |
Gail Skofronick-Jackson P-VC Co-Lead (NASA)* |
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6.11 |
12:20 – 12:30 10 min |
Observations for Water [presentation] Information |
Paul DiGiacomo, SIT Chair Team (NOAA) |
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6.12 |
12:30 – 12:40 10 min |
Freshwater from Space [presentation] Information – Next Steps |
Alex Held, SIT Vice Chair (CSIRO) |
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Session 6: Oceans and Water Cycle (cont.) |
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6.13 |
12:40 – 1:00 20 min |
Discussion Discussion |
All |
Lunch: 1:00 – 2:00 in the Havana Room (provided to registered SIT-34 participants)
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Session 7: Organizational Matters – Part II Discussion Points – Revisit discussion around sustainability of CEOS working-level efforts, structures, governance, effectiveness in addressing Strategic Directions. Identify actions to take the next steps, including candidate and required updates to governance and processes. This session is the most important session of SIT-34 and expectation that Principals or their proxies will be present. |
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7.1 |
2:00 – 2:10 10 min |
Session Introduction [presentation] Information |
Steve Volz, SIT Chair (NOAA) |
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7.2 |
2:10- – 2:20 10 min |
Revisit CEOS Agency Data Information Policies [presentation] |
Brian Killough, SEO (NASA) |
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7.3 |
2:20 – 2:45 25 min |
Discussion [presentation] Discussion Plenary Action CEOS-32-11 Plenary Action CEOS-32-12 Plenary Action CEOS-32-13 CEOS Plenary Decision 08 CEOS Plenary Decision 09 |
All |
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7.4 |
2:45 – 2:55 10 min |
Required Updates to CEOS Information Governance and Processes Plenary Action CEOS-32-15 |
Steven Hosford, CEO (ESA/CNES) |
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Session 8: AOB, Review of Main Points/Actions, Closing Remarks Discussion Points – Review, revisit, and confirm main discussion points and actions. Address additional and any other business. Hear plans for SIT Technical Workshop 2019. |
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8.1 |
2:55 – 3:15 20 min |
Review and Discussion of Information Main Points
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Steve Volz, SIT Chair (NOAA) |
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8.2 |
3:15 – 3:25 10 min |
Any Other Business Information
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ALL |
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8.3 |
3:25 – 3:35 10 min |
2020-2021 SIT Chair Information Proposed Priorities [presentation] [priority shortlist] |
Alex Held, SIT Vice Chair (CSIRO) |
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8.5 |
3:35 – 3:45 10 min |
Plans for 2019 SIT Technical [presentation] Information Workshop |
Albert DeGarmo, SIT Chair Team (NOAA) |
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8.4 |
3:45 – 4:05 20 min |
Way Forward to 2019 SIT Discussion Technical Workshop
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Steve Volz, SIT Chair (NOAA) |
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8.6 |
4:05 – 4:20 15 min |
Review of SIT-34 Actions [presentation] Discussion
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SIT Chair Team Secretariat |
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8.7 |
4:20 – 4:30 10 min |
SIT Chair Closing Remarks |
Steve Volz, SIT Chair (NOAA) |
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Adjourn
Afternoon Coffee Available
Evening Free