APRSAF-17
The 17th Session of the Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum (APRSAF-17) Melbourne, Australia, 23-26 November 2010
Earth Observation Working Group
1. The Scope/Objectives of EO WG activities
The EOWG has been exploring opportunities to expand the potential use of EO satellite data for disaster applications (Sentinel Asia) and the environment (SAFE: Space Application for Environment). The upcoming EOWG will focus on monitoring the progress of SAFE, and stimulating discussion to start up new activities that respond to a wider spectrum of user requirements.
1) SAFE Progress Report
SAFE workshop will be held at day 0 of EO working group. New proposal of SAFE prototyping will be presented, reviewed by SAFE review board members and approved by SAFE workshop participants. SAFE on-going prototyping activities will be also reported.
In addition, the SAFE secretariat will report on current SAFE updates at day 1 of EO working group; in particular, new SAFE prototyping activities approved by SAFE 2nd workshop in Sri Lanka this June, ongoing SAFE prototyping activities, successful story of SAFE prototyping activities, and will ask participants of the EOWG to discuss about the promotion of SAFE prototype activities and its successful results to participating entities through knowledge transfer and capacity building.
2) Country Reports
In this session, participating countries and international organizations are kindly invited to contribute Country Reports. The co-chairs expect the presenters to report EO activities for each country (or organization) related to the climate change mitigation and adaptation topic by using space technology. Of course, we welcome the presenters to include proposals for new activities for EO working group in the report.
*Please understand that we cannot provide time slots for all member countries because of the schedule. The co-chairs will lead the arrangements with the APRSAF secretariat.
3) Potential of New Subjects: Private Sector Initiatives
This is a session for participants from private sectors. The co-chairs expect the presenters to explain how their business field is related to EO, as well, to show how they may contribute to the APRSAF, especially for climate change mitigation and adaptation topic by using space technology as private sectors.
*Please understand that we cannot provide time slots for all participating companies because of the schedule. The co-chairs will lead the arrangements with the APRSAF secretariat.
2. The Results of EOWG Activities at APRSAF-16
See APRSAF-16 adopted recommendations at the following URL:
http://www.aprsaf.org/annual_meetings/aprsaf16/recommendation.php
3. The Draft of the Agenda
1) Opening of the Session
2) Adoption of the Agenda
3) Self-introductions
4) Review of the Last EOWG in Bangkok, Thailand
5) Focus of EOWG
6) Keynote Speeches
7) SAFE Progress Report
8) Country Reports
9) Potential of New Subjects: Private Sector Initiatives
10)Overall Discussions and the Way Forward
11)Conclusions of EOWG and Wrap-up
Appendix : Indicative schedule of work of the Earth Observation Working Group
(23–24 November 2010, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia)
Monday 22nd November – SAFE Workshop
Tuesday 23rd November – EOWG Day 1
Wednesday 24th November – EOWG Day 2
Co-Chairs:
Dr. Adam Lewis, Group Leader - National Earth Observation Group, Geoscience Australia
Dr. Shinichi Sobue, Planning Manager, Earth Observation Research Center, JAXA