Glory Science Advisory Team Meeting

January 17-18, 2006

Boulder, Colorado

You are cordially invited to attend the first joint Glory Science Advisory Team Meeting sponsored cooperatively by NASA and LASP. We will be reviewing the Glory science instruments and discussing the research interests that the Science Advisory Team members have that are relevant to the Glory mission. This is an exciting time for Glory, and we hope you will be able to bring your special expertise and experience to actively participate.

Summary

The Glory Science Advisory Team Meeting will be at the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) at the University of Colorado in Boulder beginning on Tuesday morning, January 17. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the LASP Auditorium (Room 299, upstairs). Tuesday evening there will be an optional group dinner at Laudisio Ristorante Italiano in Boulder. The meeting will adjourn at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18. The agenda is very busy, and we encourage you to fly home no earlier than Thursday morning, January 19.

Sessions

  1. Glory Overview --
    Mission status, instrument overviews.
  2. Science Advisory Team Interests --
    Glory relevant research from team members.
  3. Operations and Data Products --
    In-flight calibration plans for Glory, cross-calibration and coordination with other instruments, operations plans, and data analysis.

Presentation Guidelines

Speakers will have access to an overhead projector, a computer projector, and portable computers (Mac and PC) loaded with Power Point. There will be a USB port and CD drive available to download your presentation.

Glory Science Meeting Program Committee

Greg Kopp, Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder, CO
Phone: 303-735-0934, e-mail:   greg.kopp@colorado.edu

Michael Mishchenko, NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies, New York, NY
Phone: 212-678-5590, e-mail:   mmishchenko@giss.nasa.gov

Vanessa George, Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder, CO
Phone: 303-492-5486, e-mail:   vanessa.george@lasp.colorado.edu

Tentative Agenda

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Tuesday, January 17
8:30 - 8:40 a.m. Greg Kopp Welcome
8:40 - 9:00 a.m. Jim Hansen History and Perspective
9:00 - 9:15 a.m. Hal Maring Glory Program - Headquarter Perspective
9:15 - 9:30 a.m. John Satrom Glory Mission Status
9:30 - 9:45 a.m. Michael Mishchenko Glory APS Science Overview
9:45 - 10:15 a.m. Brian Cairns APS Instrument
10:15 - 10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 - 11:15 a.m. Greg Kopp Glory TIM Science Overview
11:15 - 11:20 a.m. Greg Kopp TIM Advisory Science Team Introduction
11:20 - 11:40 a.m. Judith Lean Interests and TIM Relevance
11:40 - 12:00 p.m. Rodney Viereck Interests and TIM Relevance
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Lunch (provided at LASP)
1:00 - 1:20 p.m. Claus Fröhlich Interests and TIM Relevance
1:20 - 1:40 p.m. Dick White Interests and TIM Relevance
1:40 - 2:00 p.m. Joe Rice Interests and TIM Relevance
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. LASP Facilities Tour / Break
3:00 - 3:20 p.m. Jacek Chowdhary APS Algorithm Development
3:20 - 3:40 p.m. Yoram Kaufman APS Algorithm Development
3:40 - 4:00 p.m. Vanderlei Martins APS Algorithm Development
4:00 - 4:05 p.m. Michael Mishchenko APS Advisory Science Team
4:05 - 4:25 p.m. Yoram Kaufman Interests and APS Relevance
4:25 - 4:45 p.m. Oleg Dubovik POLDER and APS Relevance
4:45 - 5:05 p.m. Ralph A. Kahn Interests and APS Relevance
5:05 p.m. Adjourn
6:30 p.m. Group Dinner - Laudisio Ristorante Italiano
Wednesday, January 18
8:00 - 8:20 a.m. Chris A. Hostetler Interests and APS Relevance
8:20 - 8:40 a.m. Eric Shettle Interests and APS Relevance
8:40 - 9:00 a.m. Paul Ginoux Interests and APS Relevance
9:00 - 9:20 a.m. Joyce E. Penner Interests and APS Relevance
9:20 - 9:40 a.m. John H. Seinfeld Interests and APS Relevance
9:40 - 10:25 a.m. Break
10:25 - 10:45 a.m. Jean-Louis Brenguier Interests and APS Relevance
10:45 - 11:05 a.m. Norman G. Loeb Interests and APS Relevance
11:05 - 11:25 a.m. Oleg Dubovik Interests and APS Relevance
11:25 - 11:45 a.m. Ellsworth Dutton Interests and APS Relevance
11:45 - 12:05 p.m. Beat Schmid Interests and APS Relevance
12:05 - 1:00 p.m. Lunch (provided at LASP)
1:00 - 1:30 p.m. Tom Itchkawich, Jamie Eitnier S/C, I&T, Launch, and Ops
1:30 - 2:00 p.m. Brian Cairns APS Observing Modes
2:00 - 2:20 p.m. Brian Cairns APS Ground Operations
2:20 - 2:50 p.m. Brian Cairns APS Data Processing
2:50 - 3:20 p.m. Break
3:20 - 3:50 p.m. Greg Kopp TIM Observing Modes
3:50 - 4:10 p.m. Sean Ryan TIM Ground Operations
4:10 - 4:30 p.m. Chris Pankratz TIM Data Processing
4:30 - 4:40 p.m. Hal Maring Wrap-up Comments
4:40 p.m. Adjourn

MEETING REGISTRATION

Registration fees include continental breakfast, lunch, and break refreshments for both days of the meeting. See the Registration Form to sign-up for the meeting and the group dinner on Tuesday evening. Credit card information can be phoned in, returned by fax, or mailed (on-line registration is not available for this meeting).   Please register by January 10 .

Laudisio Ristorante Italiano
Tuesday, January 17

There will be a Science Team Dinner for all meeting attendees at Boulder's finest Italian restaurant. Everyone is encouraged to attend, and friends and family are welcome. Laudisio's has been voted the best Italian restaurant in Boulder 12 years in a row. They offer an extensive wine list, superb atmosphere, and a wonderful menu.

Your 4-course meal will include appetizer, salad, entrée, and dessert. You will select your entrée from five of their most popular dishes.  

Tickets:   $35 (includes gratuity on your meal only).
Reservations required - Please sign up and pay for this event on the Registration Form.

TRAVEL AND LODGING

Transportation to Denver/Boulder - The web site www.bouldercoloradousa.com/transportation.html has information on flying into Denver International Airport (DIA), and details on getting to Boulder by shuttle service.   This same website has maps and information on local car rental options.   You can also check the LASP website for detailed maps with directions on how to get to the LASP building (LSTB) at the University of Colorado Research Park (1234 Innovation Drive, Boulder, CO   80303) - http://lasp.colorado.edu/contact_us/directions.html .

Lodging in Boulder - No room blocks have been reserved. The web site www.bouldercoloradousa.com/lodging.html has a nice descriptive summary and photos of the Boulder options. When you call, ask if they have a special University of Colorado rate, although the government rate might still be your best bet. We suggest you make a reservation at one of the following popular Boulder properties all within about 1 mile from LASP:

Special Needs - LASP is committed to making this meeting accessible to all participants. If you require special arrangements, please contact Vanessa George.

DIRECTIONS/MAP

LASP is easy to find in Boulder and parking is ample and free in the main entrance parking lot.  The LASP building is located at 1234 Innovation Drive, Boulder, CO  80303, which is in the CU Research Park (not the main campus).  You might want to use mapquest to get specific directions from your hotel to LASP -- http://www.mapquest.com/.  Below is a general map of Boulder showing LASP’s location in the center.

INFORMATION

Vanessa George -

WEATHER

The following website could be helpful before you pack - http://www.weather.com/weather/local/80303 .