Review of Progress Toward Implementing the Decadal Survey-Thriving on Our Changing Planet: A Decadal Strategy for Earth Observation from Space

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Thriving on Our Changing Planet: A Midterm Assessment of Progress Towards Implementation of the Decadal Survey- A Report Release Webinar

July 11, 2024

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)

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Public Briefing Presentation

About

In 2018, the National Academies released Thriving on Our Changing Planet: A Decadal Strategy for Earth Observation from Space. The decadal survey identified key science questions and prioritized observational needs to advance U.S. efforts in Earth science and support critical applications such as climate modeling and weather prediction. In the past few years, the need for actionable data and better scientific information on Earth’s interacting systems has increased in urgency, as global climate change accelerates coupled with increasing numbers of extreme weather events.

At the request of Congress and NASA, the National Academies organized a midterm assessment to evaluate progress and recommend actions to meet decadal survey priorities. Learn more about the report by joining us for a report release webinar on Thursday, July 11 at 3pm ET. During the webinar, the study co-chairs will discuss ways that NASA’s Earth Science Division can maintain programmatic balance and improve alignment with decadal survey priorities, strategies for managing budgetary pressures, and how to prepare for the next decadal survey.

You will be able to view the webcast and submit questions for our speakers on this page. Please note registration is not required to view the event.

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Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

Contact

Tarini Konchady

tkonchady@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Tele Conference Closed

Review of Progress Toward Implementing the Decadal Survey-Thriving on Our Changing Planet: A Decadal Strategy for Earth Observation from Space (Meeting #10)

May 15, 2024

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

This meeting is a closed session.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Christian D. Kummerow
Anna M. Michalak
Stacey W. Boland
William E. Dietrich
Deanna Hence
Daniel J. Jacob
Dennis P. Lettenmaier
Lesley E. Ott
Susan L. Ustin
Isabella Velicogna
Xubin Zeng

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Response to Review.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

August 16, 2024

Contact

Tarini Konchady

tkonchady@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Tele Conference Closed

Review of Progress Toward Implementing the Decadal Survey-Thriving on Our Changing Planet: A Decadal Strategy for Earth Observation from Space (Meeting #9)

May 13, 2024

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

This meeting is a closed session.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Christian D. Kummerow
Anna M. Michalak
Stacey W. Boland
Francisco P. Chavez
William E. Dietrich
Deanna Hence
Dennis P. Lettenmaier
Daniel Jacob
Lesley E. Ott
David T. Sandwell
Susan L. Ustin
Isabella Velicogna
Xubin Zeng

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Response to Review.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

August 16, 2024

Contact

Tarini Konchady

tkonchady@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Review of Progress Toward Implementing the Decadal Survey-Thriving on Our Changing Planet: A Decadal Strategy for Earth Observation from Space (Meeting #8)

May 10, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

This meeting is a closed session.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Christian D. Kummerow
Stacey W. Boland
Francisco P. Chavez
William E. Dietrich
Dennis P. Lettenmaier
David T. Sandwell
Susan L. Ustin
Isabella Velicogna
Xubin Zeng

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The committee discussed its draft report.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

May 13, 2024

Contact

Tarini Konchady

tkonchady@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Review of Progress Toward Implementing the Decadal Survey-Thriving on Our Changing Planet: A Decadal Strategy for Earth Observation from Space (Meeting #7)

May 9, 2024

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

This meeting is a closed session.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Christian D. Kummerow
Stacey W. Boland
William E. Dietrich
David T. Sandwell
Susan L. Ustin
Isabella Velicogna
Xubin Zeng

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The committee discussed its draft report.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

May 13, 2024

Contact

Tarini Konchady

tkonchady@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Review of Progress Toward Implementing the Decadal Survey-Thriving on Our Changing Planet: A Decadal Strategy for Earth Observation from Space (Meeting #6)

March 18, 2024

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

This meeting is a closed session.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Christian D. Kummerow
Anna M. Michalak
Stacey W. Boland
William E. Dietrich
Deanna Hence
Dennis P. Lettenmaier
Kathleen (Kass) O'Neill Green
Lesley E. Ott
Susan L. Ustin
Isabella Velicogna
Xubin Zeng

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Report draft, findings, and recommendations.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

March 18, 2024

Contact

Tarini Konchady

tkonchady@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Review of Progress Toward Implementing the Decadal Survey-Thriving on Our Changing Planet: A Decadal Strategy for Earth Observation from Space (Meeting #5)

March 7, 2024

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

This meeting is a closed session.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Christian D. Kummerow
Anna M. Michalak
Stacey W. Boland
William E. Dietrich
Deanna Hence
Dennis P. Lettenmaier
Kathleen (Kass) O'Neill Green
Daniel Jacob
Lesley E. Ott
David T. Sandwell
Susan L. Ustin
Isabella Velicogna
Xubin Zeng

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Report draft, findings, and recommendations.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

March 12, 2024

Contact

Tarini Konchady

tkonchady@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Review of Progress Toward Implementing the Decadal Survey-Thriving on Our Changing Planet: A Decadal Strategy for Earth Observation from Space (Meeting #4)

March 6, 2024

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

This meeting is a closed session.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Christian D. Kummerow
Anna M. Michalak
Stacey W. Boland
William E. Dietrich
Deanna Hence
Kathleen (Kass) O'Neill Green
Daniel Jacob
Lesley E. Ott
David T. Sandwell
Isabella Velicogna
Xubin Zeng

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Report draft, findings, and recommendations.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

March 12, 2024

Contact

Tarini Konchady

tkonchady@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Review of Progress Toward Implementing the Decadal Survey-Thriving on Our Changing Planet: A Decadal Strategy for Earth Observation from Space (Meeting #3)

March 4, 2024

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

This meeting is a closed session.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Christian D. Kummerow
Anna M. Michalak
Stacey W. Boland
William E. Dietrich
Deanna Hence
Dennis P. Lettenmaier
Kathleen (Kass) O'Neill Green
Daniel Jacob
Lesley E. Ott
David T. Sandwell
Isabella Velicogna
Xubin Zeng

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Report draft, findings, and recommendations.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

March 12, 2024

Contact

Tarini Konchady

tkonchady@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Review of Progress Toward Implementing the Decadal Survey-Thriving on Our Changing Planet: A Decadal Strategy for Earth Observation from Space (Open Meeting #4)

January 25 - 26, 2024

Past

Agenda

Download the Agenda

About

Most of this meeting will be held in closed session.

Livestream Link

https://vimeo.com/event/4027497

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

* Christian D. Kummerow
* Anna M. Michalak
* Stacey W. Boland
* William E. Dietrich
* Deanna Hence
* Daniel J. Jacob
* Dennis P. Lettenmaier
* Kathleen (Kass) O'Neill Green
* Lesley E. Ott
* Susan L. Ustin
* Isabella Velicogna
* Xubin Zeng

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The committee discussed findings and recommendations for its report.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

August 08, 2024

Contact

Tarini Konchady

tkonchady@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Review of Progress Toward Implementing the Decadal Survey-Thriving on Our Changing Planet: A Decadal Strategy for Earth Observation from Space (Open Meeting #3)

December 4, 2023

11:00 AM - 2:30 PM (EST)

Past

Agenda

Download the Agenda

About

This is the third opened meeting of the committee on Review of Progress Toward Implementing the Decadal Survey-Thriving on Our Changing Planet: A Decadal Strategy for Earth Observation from Space. The meeting will be virtual.

https://vimeo.com/event/3885999

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Christian D. Kummerow
Anna M. Michalak
Stacey W. Boland
Francisco P. Chavez
William E. Dietrich
Deanna Hence
Dennis P. Lettenmaier
Kathleen (Kass) O'Neill Green
Lesley E. Ott
David T. Sandwell
Susan L. Ustin
Isabella Velicogna
Xubin Zeng

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Planning for future meetings. Report writing status. Schedule for the study.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

August 08, 2024

Contact

Tarini Konchady

tkonchady@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Review of Progress Toward Implementing the Decadal Survey-Thriving on Our Changing Planet: A Decadal Strategy for Earth Observation from Space (Open Meeting #2)

November 2 - 3, 2023

Past

Materials

About

This is the second open meeting of the committee on Review of Progress Toward Implementing the Decadal Survey-Thriving on Our Changing Planet: A Decadal Strategy for Earth Observation from Space. The first day is mostly open session with speakers, the second day is mostly closed session deliberations. The open session livestream for November 2 is linked below.

https://vimeo.com/event/3842331

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Christian D. Kummerow
Anna M. Michalak
Stacey W. Boland
William E. Dietrich
Deanna Hence
Dennis P. Lettenmaier
Kathleen (Kass) O'Neill Green
Lesley E. Ott
David T. Sandwell
Susan L. Ustin
Isabella Velicogna
Xubin Zeng

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Planning for future meetings, including speakers to invite. Draft outline for report. Schedule for the study.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

August 08, 2024

Contact

Tarini Konchady

tkonchady@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Review of Progress Toward Implementing the Decadal Survey-Thriving on Our Changing Planet: A Decadal Strategy for Earth Observation from Space (Open Meeting #1)

September 28 - 29, 2023

Past

Agenda

Download the Agenda

About

This is the first opened meeting of the committee on Review of Progress Toward Implementing the Decadal Survey-Thriving on Our Changing Planet: A Decadal Strategy for Earth Observation from Space.

At this meeting, we will hear from the study sponsors, examine the committee's charge, and formulate strategies to accomplish the study.

Livestream:

Day 1: https://vimeo.com/event/3731315

Day 2: https://vimeo.com/event/3731337

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Christian D. Kummerow
Anna M. Michalak
Stacey W. Boland
Francisco P. Chavez
William E. Dietrich
Deanna Hence
Dennis P. Lettenmaier
Kathleen (Kass) O'Neill Green
Lesley E. Ott
David T. Sandwell
Susan L. Ustin
Isabella Velicogna
Xubin Zeng

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Items discussed: Planning for future meetings. The study schedule. The agenda and speakers for the November meeting. Report outline and writing responsibilities.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

August 16, 2024

Contact

Tarini Konchady

tkonchady@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Review of Progress Toward Implementing the Decadal Survey-Thriving on Our Changing Planet: A Decadal Strategy for Earth Observation from Space (Meeting #2)

August 28, 2023

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM (EDT)

Past

About

This meeting is a closed session.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

* Christian D. Kummerow
* Anna M. Michalak
* Stacey W. Boland
* Francisco P. Chavez
* William E. Dietrich
* Deanna Hence
* Dennis P. Lettenmaier
* Kathleen (Kass) O'Neill Green
* Lesley E. Ott
* David T. Sandwell
* Susan L. Ustin
* Isabella Velicogna
* Xubin Zeng

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The committee held its bias and conflict of interest disclosure discussion for the new members and discussed the study moving forward. Posted 8.28.23.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

No outside materials were presented.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

August 16, 2024

Contact

Tarini Konchady

tkonchady@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Review of Progress Toward Implementing the Decadal Survey-Thriving on Our Changing Planet: A Decadal Strategy for Earth Observation from Space (Meeting #1)

June 27, 2023

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

This meeting is a closed session.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

* Anna M. Michalak
* Christopher Ruf
* Stacey W. Boland
* Francisco P. Chavez
* William E. Dietrich
* Dennis P. Lettenmaier
* Kathleen (Kass) O'Neill Green
* Lesley E. Ott
* Susan L. Ustin
* Isabella Velicogna
* Xubin Zeng

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The committee held its bias and conflict of interest disclosure discussion and discussed the study moving forward.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

No outside materials were presented.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

August 16, 2024

Contact

Tarini Konchady

tkonchady@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

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