Earth Observations Committee (2024-2027)

Committee Members  

Objective/scope of the committee

The Earth Observation Committee covers all aspects of Earth observations from space, especially observations related to the Earth’s environment and including mission planning, microwave and optical sensors and technologies, systems for land, oceanographic, and atmospheric applications, ground data-processing.

Committee rules for membership applications and renewal

Committee member renewal is discussed on a yearly basis. New candidatures are voted/selected during the Earth Observation Committee meetings.

Symposiums/sessions at the iac

Earth Observation Symposium (B1) including 6 classical sessions and 1 poster session:

• B1.1 International Ventures in Earth Observations
• B1.2 Future Earth Observation Systems
• B1.3 Earth Observation Sensors and Technology
• B1.4 Earth Observation Data Systems and Technology
• B1.5 Earth Observation Societal and Economic Application, Challenges and Benefits
• B1.6 Earth Observation topic of the Year (the theme is different each year and selected by the Committee)
• B1.7 Earth Observations to address Earth’s Environmental and Climate Challenges

Technical meetings or events outside of the iac

Yearly Earth Observation Technical Committee Meeting