Home Planet 2030 – The Role of Earth Observations in Studying Our Planet

Organizers

James GRAF

Director, Earth Science and Technology, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

United States

Harry CIKANEK

Chair, IAF Earth Observations Committee

United States

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Home Planet 2030 – The Role of Earth Observations in Studying Our Planet

With ever growing need, this special session will describe future directions in Earth Observations over the next decade and how different agencies are working together to address the difficult and expensive challenges of obtaining accurate and calibrated measurements from space for research and operational services such as severe weather prediction. It will identify new opportunities for both individuals and organizations in the ever-evolving field of Earth science and applications.

Facilitator

Michael H. FREILICH

Retired – Former Director of the Earth Science Division, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

United States

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Speakers

Stephen VOLZ

Assistant Administrator for Satellite and Information Services, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

United States

Alain RATIER

Director General, EUMETSAT

France

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Josef ASCHBACHER

Director General, European Space Agency (ESA)

France

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Sandra CAUFFMAN

Acting Director, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

United States

Kazuo TACHI

Associate Director General, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

Japan