Practical information

When: Monday 15 February 2010, 07:00 - Thursday 18 February 2010, 07:00 (CET)
Languages: English

Description

The focus of this meeting will be the long-term sustainability of the Polar View network and its services, as well as the continued collaboration with other relevant activities (e.g. GMES core/downstream services, ESA initiatives, other national/international programs).

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15
09:00	Welcome and Introductions Welcome and introductions, Logistics and housekeeping, Agenda	T. Puestow, J. Cheek
09:30	Polar View Update Progress to date Accomplishments Remaining challenges Purpose/structure of meeting	T. Puestow
10:00	Access to COSMO-SKYMED Data Opportunities for Polar View Challenges Way forward	F. Parmiggiani, roundtable discussion
10:45	Break
11:00	Linkages and Opportunities GMES (incl. core/downstream activities) ESA CCI SAFs Others	Roundtable discussion
12:00	Lunch
13:00	Long-Term Sustainability of Polar View Network Rationale Models for structure, organization and funding Way forward	D. Arthurs, roundtable discussion
14:30	Break
15:00	Long-Term Sustainability of Polar View Network (cont.) Rationale Models for structure, organization and funding Way forward	Roundtable discussion
16:00	Preparation for Day 2 Confirm breakout groups Select session chairs/rapporteurs	Roundtable discussion
17:00	Adjourn
19:30	Dinner: TBD
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16
09:00	Introduction to Breakout Sessions Schedule Logistics	T. Puestow, J.Cheek
09:15	Breakout Sessions Snow monitoring Antarctic activities Others sessions as identified during Day 1 (e.g. sea ice/iceberg services, glacier, river/lake ice)	Breakout groups
10:30	Break
11:00	Breakout Sessions (cont.) Snow monitoring Antarctic activities Others sessions as confirmed during Day 1	Breakout groups
12:30	Lunch
13:30	Breakout Sessions (cont.) Snow monitoring Antarctic activities Others sessions as confirmed during Day 1	Breakout groups
15:00	Break
15:30	Summary of Breakout Discussions Reports from the sessions Actions	Session rapporteurs, roundtable discussion
16:30	Wrap-up
17:00	Adjourn
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17
09:00	Other Business/Open Issues As identified during Days 1 and 2	Roundtable
10:30	Break
11:00	Other Business/Open Issues (cont.) As identified during Days 1 and 2	Roundtable
12:00	Adjourn