Transcript AIAA Task Force on

AIAA Task Force on Earth Observations
2 October 2009
AIAA HQ
Reston VA
Agenda
Review of AIAA strategic imperative
Review of EO-related events
Discussion around AIAA-unique contributions
Potential activity based on previous IAC
discussions
• Defining a way forward
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Earth Observations – An AIAA Strategic Imperative
• AIAA 2009-2013 strategic plan approved in January 2009
- Identified 3 strategic imperatives to be addressed by
AIAA products and services
 Advance technologies to monitor and reduce environmental
impacts – provide venues and programs around key
advancements needed to measure global climate change
 Other two focused on workforce and aerospace energy
efficiency, all three interrelated
• Impacts across the Institute
 Tech Activities – no less than 2 new technical forums in
strategic areas
 Public Policy – at least 10 annual policy events, majority
focused on imperatives
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Recent and Upcoming EO-Related Events
• Climate Change Data Calibration (21
September) co-sponsored by AEO, LM, NG
• Global Space Development Summit (12, 13
November) co-organized with CSIS, CSA, SF
• Infotech @ Aerospace (20-22 April)
• Inside Aerospace (11-12 May)
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Open Discussion on Potential AIAA Contributions
• Are there specific problem areas in EO community not being
addressed?
• How can AIAA core competencies add value in these problem
areas?
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Technical expertise across wide spectrum of disciplines
Forum planning, management, and execution
Public policy outreach and monitoring
Publication development
Standardization
Professional development and training courses
• Are there potential partner organizations we need to engage?
• Cooperative opportunities to leverage the resources AIAA can
bring to the table?
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One Potential Activity
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Development of U.S. Earth Information Roadmap
Derived from past discussions and initiatives of IAC
Series of workshops, each addressing single element of EO framework:
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Potential workshop structure around each element
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Observables
Platforms and sensors
Modeling and simulation
Decision support
Review of current state
Identify needs
Identify gaps
Define way forward (policy, budget, technology development)
Workshops held over the next year with Fall 2010 as target for completion
Possibly leverage Inside Aerospace for interim report out
Intent would be that workshops would be highly inclusive and leverage the strengths of
multiple organizations (AIAA NCS, AAS, AEO, SEC, AIA, etc.)
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Formalizing AIAA Involvement
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Potential exists to form AIAA Program Committee
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Requirements for approval
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AIAA’s Program Committees (PCs) bring together experts on specific programs. These
committees serve as focal points for leading edge or emerging programs in the aerospace
industry, and keep AIAA informed of progress and new developments. The PCs integrate related
Technical Committees (TCs) to ensure that all of the program areas are represented.
Report through AIAA VP-Technical Activities
Charter, goals, success metrics, timelines
Member champion to serve as initial chair
Initial list of members
Potential activities
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Focal point and body of knowledge for all AIAA EO related activities
Coordinate AIAA activities with relevant organizations and partners
Plan and sponsor relevant events (technical, policy, educational, networking)
Provide input for public policy issues and AIAA responses
Annual article for Aerospace America
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Next Steps
• Staff will summarize discussion and action items
from today
• Develop plans and support structures for any
activities identified today
• Follow up with necessary volunteer bodies (i.e.,
ETC, TAC) regarding potential new PC
• Identify any budget implications and potential
sources of Institute funding and/or sponsorship
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Thank You
This is an important initiative for AIAA. Your
involvement and guidance is invaluable
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