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Program Organization
The India-United States Conference on Space Science, Applications, and Commerce is organized in a sequence of invited presentations and posters, plenary discussion sessions, panel discussions, public sessions, and an exhibition. The conference consists of two parallel components: technical/scientific and commercial/business sessions. The latter sessions not only support a business-to-business effort but also identify policies required to create an institutional framework that can support expanded and sustained commercial activities over time in India. This includes the exploration of current public policies that impede trade and increased collaboration. The Technical Symposia included in the conference program are:

Earth Observation (EO) Symposium
The Earth Observation Technical Symposium will cover aspects of Earth Observation in which there are opportunities for increased collaboration between India and the United States. Both countries have strong EO programs, in the civilian and commercial domain, with a series of EO satellites providing global services and meeting the needs of various applications and research. Both nations have a vibrant industry sector in the area of EO. This symposium will provide opportunities for exchange of technological, scientific and applications-oriented information, and examination of possible future bilateral cooperative projects.

Co-chairs
R.R. Navalgund, Director, NSRA, India
Ghassem Asrar, Associate Administrator, Office of Earth Science, NASA, USA
Gregory Withee, Assistant Administrator, NOAA, USA

Natural Hazards Research and Disaster Management Support Symposium
While EO can provide the images and information on disasters (like floods, cyclones, drought, landslides, fires, and earthquakes) and disaster proofing, satellite communications help in the timely dissemination of information and in establishing emergency communication networks in disaster areas.

Co-chairs
K. V. Venkatacahary, Adviser, Disaster Management System, ISRO, India
Eva Zanzerkia, Program Analyst, Office of Earth Science, NASA, USA

Satellite Communication Symposium
The use of satellites for communications is well-developed in both nations. Industry plays a major role in the development of the technology and its utilization for television, data connectivity, voice and other applications. Satellite communication has also been successfully utilized to support development of applications such as tele-medicine and tele-education programs in India. The technologies required to support these applications are varied and both nations have developed specific solutions. At the same time, the business opportunities in satellite communication to provide systems, services and solutions all across the world, are tremendous. The Satellite Communication technical symposium will address these issues and identify key areas for potential cooperative projects and business opportunities.

Co-chairs
K.N. Shankara, Director, SAC, India
David L. Ryan, President, Boeing Satellite Systems International, USA

Space Science Symposium
The Space Science technical symposium will cover aspects related to the understanding of Earth, the solar system, the universe, the advancement of human exploration of outer space, and research areas in space science. The symposium will also consider the perspective of the future space science projects. Of particular interest is space-based astronomy and planetary science (including lunar missions).

Co-chairs
George Joseph, Honorary Advisor, ISRO, India
S.C.Chakravarthy, Program Director, Space Science Office, ISRO, India
Sunanda Basu, Research Professor, Center for Space Physics, Boston University, USA

Satellite Navigation Symposium
Satellite-based Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) is becoming an essential enterprise for determining location in time and space within a know reference frame, and is a major social benefit. The Global Positioning System (GPS), acquired and operated by the U.S. Government, is currently the world’s principal satellite-based PNT system. The U.S. is a market leader in a variety of integrated applications. India has major plans in the area of the PNT and is currently developing a space-based augmentation to GPS.

Co-chairs
K. Ramalingam, Member Planning, Airport Authority of India
David Turner, Director, IGEB-GPS, U.S. Department of Commerce

Dr. Mukund Rao, Program Committee Co-chair (India)
Indian Space Research Organisation Headquarters
Antariksh Bhavan, New BEL Road
Bangalore 560 094
INDIA
Tel: +91-80-23417359 • Fax: +91-80-23417455
E-mail: mukundr@blr.vsnl.net.in

Ms. Mireille Gerard, Program Committee Co-chair (United States)
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
1801 Alexander Bell Drive, Suite 500
Reston, VA 20191
UNITED STATES
Tel: +1-202-537-0538 • Fax: +1-202-537-0538
E-mail: mireilleg@starpower.net

For information about the special events held in conjunction with the conference, please contact:

Dr. J.V. Thomas, Conference Secretariat
Indian Space Research Organisation Headquarters
Antariksh Bhavan, New BEL Road
Bangalore-560 094
INDIA
Tel: +91-80-22172445 • Fax: +91-80-23417455
E-mail: jvthomas@isro.org

Conference Agenda (subject to change)

21 June | 22 June | 23 June | 24 June | 25 June


Monday, 21 June 2004

0930–1430 hrs

Registration Open
Hotel Grand Ashok

1600–1730 hrs

Conference Inauguration
JN Tata Auditorium

1730–1800 hrs

High Tea

1930 onwards

Opening Reception & Dinner
Hotel Leela*
Hosted by G. Madhavan Nair, Chairman, ISRO
*Transportation will be provided from JN Tata Auditorium at 1830 hrs to Hotel Leela and from Hotel Leela to conference hotels.

Tuesday, 22 June 2004 (Go back)

0845–0930 hrs

Inauguration of Space Exhibition
Exhibition Ground, Hotel Grand Ashok

Inauguration
Tour of exhibition

0930–1230 hrs

Opening Plenary: India-U.S. Space Cooperation and Commerce: Status and Prospects
Banquet Hall, Hotel Grand Ashok
This plenary will address the gaps and challenges for space commerce between India and the U.S. and identify potential business opportunities. Major industries from the U.S. as well as India will be given opportunity to speak. More than dwelling on industry capabilities, the focus will be on the business opportunities existing between both countries and how to realize them.

Co-chairs
G. Madhavan Nair, Chairman, ISRO, India
V. S. Ramamurthy, Secretary, DST, India
Kenneth I. Juster, Under Secretary of Commerce,USA
Sean O'Keefe, Administrator, NASA, USA
John J. Kelly, Jr., Deputy Under Secretary, NOAA, USA
Lee M. Morin, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, USA

Rapporteur
V. Sundararamaiah, ISRO, India

G. Madhavan Nair, Chairman, ISRO, India
Perspectives of Cooperation and Commerce in Space Between India and United States

Kenneth I. Juster, Under Secretary of Commerce, USA
Challenges and Potentials for India U.S. Space Cooperation

Sheelkant Sharma, Additional Secretary, MEA, India
TBD

Frederick D. Gregory, Deputy Administrator, NASA, USA
Exploring New Frontiers in Space

Lee M. Morin, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, USA
Space Cooperation: Expanding Human Frontiers, Enhancing Development, Strengthening Relations

John J. Kelly, Jr., Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, NOAA, USA
Earth Observation: Enhancing Partnerships to Benefit the Globe

1330–1430 hrs

EO Symposium
Banquet Hall, Hotel Grand Ashok

Ghassem Asrar, NASA, USA, and EO Symposium Co-chair
NASA's Earth Science Enterprise – An Overview

R R Navalgund, NRSA, India, and EO Symposium Co-chair
Indian EO Programme and Applications – A Perspective

Gregory Withee, NOAA, USA, and EO Symposium Co-chair
The U.S. Ocean and Atmospheric Observation Program

1430–1800 hrs

Earth Observation-1: Earth Observation Science, Technology and Applications—Natural Resources, Water Cycle, and Infrastructure
Banquet Hall, Hotel Grand Ashok
The societal applications of EO are varied and today both countries are utilizing the potential of Earth Observation in the sustainable management of natural resources such as water, agriculture, forests, mineral resources, and in the infrastructure development of each country. In this session, these applications and the recent advanced technologies will be explored.

Co-chairs
V. Jayaraman, ISRO, India
Felix Kogan, NOAA, USA

Rapporteur
Sanjay Srivastava, ISRO, India

S Nagarajan, IARI, V.K. Dadhwal, ISRO, India, & R N Sahoo, IARI, India
Role of Earth Observation Technology and Applications in India's Food Security Concerns

F. Kogan, NOAA, USA
Satellite-based Drought Observing System for Monitoring Environment and Socio-economic Activities

J.S. Singh, BHU, India & P.S. Roy, IIRS, India
Forest and Biodiversity Studies: Support from Satellite Remote Sensing Systems

P. Doraiswamy, USDA, USA
New Generation Satellites for Agricultural Crop Condition & Yield Assessment

P. Mohan Das, Ministry of Rural Development New Delhi & P.R. Reddy, NRSA, Hyderabad, India
Earth Observation Support for National Drinking Water Mission in India

M. Ruminski, NOAA, USA
The NESDIS Operational Fire and Smoke Detection Program: A Multi-sensor Interactive Approach Utilizing GOES and POES Data

N.C. Muniyappa, Karnataka Watershed Department, India, P.G. Diwakar, ISRO, India, & B.K. Ranganath, KWDP, India
Improving the Quality of Life or Rural Populace; Role of Remote Sensing and GIS in Participatory Watershed Development in Rural Karnataka

B. Kuligowsky, NOAA, USA
Satellite-derived Products for Water Resources Applications

Shri Atul Kumar, National Highway Authority of India & V. Raghavswamy, NRSA, Hyderabad, India
Use of Remote Sensing and Geo-Spatial Information in Highway Planning, Implementation and Management

Panel Discussion

Poster Papers
R. Nemani & K. Golden, NASA Ames Research Center, P. Votava & F. Melton, California State University, C. Glymour, University of West Florida, and S. Running, University of Montana, USA
Biospheric Monitoring and Forecasting

Diane Davies, University of Maryland, Suresh Kumar, University of Maryland, Jacques Descloitres, NASA, & Jeff Schmaltz, NASA/SSAI, USA
Near-Real Time Satellite Data for Fire Management in India: MODIS Rapid Response System & Web Fire Mapper

Srinivas Bettadpur, University of Texas at Austin, USA
Global Gravity Mission GRACE – Status, Recent Results and Applications to the Earth System Sciences

Ramesh P. Singh, George Mason University, USA
Drought Condition Assessment and Crop Yield Prediction Using Remote Sensing Data

1330–1415 hrs

SATCOM Symposium
Convention Hall, Hotel Grand Ashok

David L. Ryan, Boeing Satellite Systems International, USA
Introduction to the SATCOM Symposium and Vision Statement

K. N. Shankara, SAC, India
Indian Satellite Communications Technology and Applications – Perspective and Potentials

1415–1800 hrs

SATCOM-1: Satellite Communications Technology
Convention Hall, Hotel Grand Ashok
This session will focus on technological developments and innovations in the area of satellite communication in both countries and will address present status and future development plans. With participation from the satellite communication industry, satellite developers, and service providers, this session will be unique in addressing commercial and civilian programs and new technology areas.

Co-chairs
V. R. Katti, ISAC, India
Jim Simpson, Boeing Satellite System International, USA

Rapporteur
R.K. Rajangam, ISRO, India

V.R. Katti and R.K. Rajangam, ISAC, India
An Overview of ISRO's Satellite Platforms

Jim Simpson, Boeing Satellite System International, USA
Technical Challenges for the Next-Generation Communication Satellites

N.K. Malik, V. R. Katti, and P.S. Goel, ISAC, India
Advances in Platform Electronics and Stabilization Techniques

S.B. Sharma, SAC, India
Antenna Systems for Space Applications

K. P. Bhat and G. van Ommering, Space Systems Loral, USA
Recent Technology Developments for Communications Satellites

H.O. Gautam, SAC, India
State of the Art Development in Communication Transponders Systems & Designs

P.S. Nair, ISAC, India
Communication Spacecraft Capabilities in Mechanical Systems

Peter D. Karabinis & Santanu Dutta, Mobile Satellite Ventures, USA
The Future of Mobile Satellite Systems with Ancillary Terrestrial Connectivity

Poster Papers
Alok Srivastav; R.A. Katti, and K.G. Narayan Kerkar, ISRO, India
Thermal Design of NI H2 Batteries On-Board INSAT-2E and INSAT-3E

Pietro Di Leonardo, Terence Marshall, and Mitch Fletcher, Honeywell Inc, USA
Meeting High-quality RWA Commercial Demand Through Innovative Design

1330–1530 hrs

Space Science-1: Astronomy
Chanakya Hall, Hotel Grand Ashok
This session will address issues of astronomy research and possible cooperation in astronomy projects between India and the U.S.

Co-chairs
P.C. Agrawal, TIFR, India
Supriya Chakrabarti, Boston University, USA

Rapporteur
G. Srinivasan, RRI, India

P.C. Agrawal, TIFR, India
X-ray Astronomy in India and the Indian Multi Wavelength Astronomy Ssatellite — Astrosat (20 mts)

S.K. Ghosh, TIFR, India
Far IR Astronomy Research in India

Andrew Blain, Caltech, USA
IR Astronomy from Balloon and Space Platforms

H. Gursky, NRL, USA
The Future of X-ray Astronomy

S. Anantkrishnan, National Center for Radio Astrophysics, India
The Giant Meterwave Radio Ttelescope (GMRT) (5 minutes)

Poster Papers
Tushar Prabhu, Indian Institute of Astrophysics, India
A 9 to 16 Meter Infrared Optical Telescope at Indian Astronomical Observatory, Hanle, Ladakh

Jayant Murthy, IIA, India, Richard Conn Henry, Maryland Space Grant Consortium and Johns Hopkins University, USA, & Wilton T. Sanders, Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison, USA
A Proposed Indo-US Mission to Spectrally Analyze the Diffuse X-ray and Ultraviolet Background

Rajmal Jain and H. Dave, PRL, India, Roger Thomas and Joseph M. Davilla, GSFC/NASA, USA, & Jeffrey Newmark and J. Daniel Moses, NRL, USA
Solar Extreme Ultraviolet Imaging Spectrometer

Nancy Vandenberg, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, USA.
A Geodetic VLB1 Station in India

Anand Rao, Physical Research Laboratory, India
Near-Infrared Observatory at Mt. Abu: Recent Science and Future Plans

Ramsagar, Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences, Nainital
GRB Afterglows and Optical Observations

Panel Discussion

1600–1800 hrs

Space Science-2: Planetary Science
Chanakya Hall, Hotel Grand Ashok
This session will address possible cooperation projects in planetary science missions, including Chandrayaan-1 and the Moon and Mars mission programs of the U.S.

Co-chairs
J. N. Goswami, PRL, India
Supriya Chakrabarti, Boston University, USA

Rapporteur
TBD

J.N. Goswami, PRL, India
An Overview of Planetary Science Research in India

Roger Yelle, Univ. of Arizona, USA
Titan's Upper Atmosphere Prior to the Cassini/Huygens Mission

N. Bhandari, PRL, India,
Lunar Exploration and Potential Areas of Indo-US Collaboration

David Mitchell, Univ. of California-Berkeley, USA
Crustal Magnetic Fields on Mars and the Moon: Results from the MAG/ER Experiments on Mars Global Surveyor and Lunar Prospector

Poster Papers
S.V.S. Murty, Physical Research Laboratory, India
Mars: Precursors and Evolution of Volatiles

G. Parthasarathy, NGRI, N. Bhandari, PRL, M. Vairamani and A.C. Kunwar, IICT, India
Presence of Fullerenes at K-T- Boundary Layer in Deccan Intertrappean at Anjar, Kutch, India: Experimental Evidence for Extraterrestrial Impact

S. Chakrabarti, T. Cook, D. Pallamraju, & J. Wilson, Boston Univ. USA and R Sridharan, VSSC, India
A Camera for Hydrologic Assay of the Moon's Polar Atmosphere (CHAMPA): An Instrument for Chandrayan – I, India's first Mission to the Moon

G. Parthasarathy, NGRI, India, S. E. Haggerty, Florida International University, USA, B. Jagadeesh and A.C. Kunwar, IICT, India
Mineralogical Studies of Carbonados—Implications for their Crystallization as a Result of an Impact Event

1800–1900 hrs

Public Outreach Event-1
Banquet Hall, Hotel Grand Ashok

K. Kasturirangan, Member of Parliament, India
India – United States Cooperation: A Ringside Perspective

Time for Networking

1930 onwards

Reception and Dinner
Regency I, Sheraton Windsor Manor
Hosted by U.S. Sponsors and Supporters: Raytheon Company, The Boeing Company, and Northrop Grumman Corporation

Wednesday, 23 June 2004 (Go back)

0900–1230 hrs
Parallel Sessions

Earth Observation-2: Earth Observation Science, Technology and Applications— Meteorology and Ocean Sciences
Banquet Hall, Hotel Grand Ashok
The applications of EO are relevant to improving the quality of life and also to the overall understanding of Earth environmental processes and global change. The oceanic processes are also an important parameter in global change. The session will address research programs in both countries studying meteorology and the ocean sciences and the applications of this research. Presentation will showcase the existing research and application programs and explore potential avenues for additional or new cooperation in the field of EO applications.

Co-chairs
M.S. Narayanan, SAC, India
R.C. Bhatia, IMD, India
Shobha Kondragunta, NOAA, USA

Rapporteur
T. Srinivasa Kumar, INCOIS, India

P C Joshi, B S Gohil , SAC & Sant Prasad (IMD), India
Intricacies of Parameter Retrieval and Assimilation of Satellite Meteorological and Oceanographic Data for Tropical Regions

Alfred M. Powell, Jr. & Marie Colton, NOAA/NESDIS, USA
Overview of Satellite Applications and Research

Satish Shetye, NIO & Abhijit Sarkar, ISRO, India
Physical Oceanography and its Applications: Issues and Challenges

Roger Davies, NASA JPL, USA
A Cloud Hydrology and Albedo Synthesis Mission (CHASM)

R.C. Bhatia, IMD, M. Dasgupta and D. Rajan, NCMRWF, & P. K. Pal SAC, India
Role of EO Satellites for Operational Weather Prediction

Hugh Christian, NSSTC, USA.
Global Lightning Activity

K. Radhakrishnan, INCOIS & Shailesh R. Nayak, SAC, India
Ocean Biology and Coastal Processes

S. Limaye, University of Wisconsin, and Paul W. Mensel, NOAA, USA
Current and Future Collaboration Activities between India and U.S.

Poster Papers
E.R.Kursinski, Univ. of Arizona, C. Ao, JPL, D. Feng, Univ. of Arizona, D. Flittner, NASA Langley Research Center, G.Hajj, JPL, B. Herman, Univ. of Arizona S. Leroy, JPL, S.Syndergaard & D. Ward, Univ. of Arizona, USA
An Orbiting cm and mm-wave Occultation System for Profiling Water, Clouds, Temperature, Geopotential and Ozone

R. Singh, George Mason University, USA
Variability of Aerosol Optical Depth and Chlorophyll Concentrations along Indian Coastal Waters Using Indian Remote Sensing and MODIS Data (2 minutes oral overview)

S. Kondragunta, NOAA/NESDIS, USA, AI Prados, Colorado State University, & I. Laslo and K. Knap, NOAA, USA
Operational Air Quality from GOES Imager (2 minutes oral overview)

Frank Hinnant, Fred Ricker, NGST, and Michael Mader, Raytheon, USA
NPOESS Expected Contributions to Quality of Life, Understanding Environmental Processes & Global Change and to New Cooperation (5 minutes oral overview)

M. S. Narayanan, Shivani Shah, C. M. Kishtawal, SAC, India, and M. Rajeevan, IMD, India
Validation of TRMM Merged IR Rainfall with Surface Gauge Analysis over Indian Summer Monsoon Region

Abhijit Sarkar, Anant Parekh, and K. Satheesan, SAC, India
Seasonal Characteristics of Spectral Modes of Variability and Coherency of Sea Surface Temperatures and Winds in the Indian Ocean

M. R. Santha Devi and K.V. Suseela, Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory, India
Variability of Sea Surface Temperature in the Arabian Sea during May-August 2000

Hiren Jethva and J.Srinivasan, CAOS, IISc, India
Retrieval of Relative Humidity from AMSU-B Data

Panel Discussion

SATCOM-2: Satellite Communications Applications
Convention Hall, Hotel Grand Ashok
Specific societal applications of satellite communication by providing two-way connectivity will be discussed. Presentations will cover the applications such as tele-medicine, tele-education, data networks, innovations in broadcasting, and knowledge-sharing applications. Specific case examples of projects in India and the U.S. will be discussed.

Co-chairs
H. P. Dikhsit, IGNOU, India
A. R. Dasgupta, SAC, India
Charles Doarn, University of Cincinnati, USA

Rapporteurs
K. Bandopadhyay, SAC, India
Madhulika Kaushik, IGNOU, India

Co-Chairs
Introductory Remarks

Muthugadhahali Chandrasekhar, WorldSpace, USA
Market Opportunities for India and US Educational Institutions in Satellite-based Distance Education – An Overview

Suresh C. Garg, IGNOU and R. Gopala Krishnan, India
On Using Educational Satellites and IT Networks for In-service Teacher’s Training

Suresh C. Garg, IGNOU and R. Gopala Krishnan, India
Education Guarantee and Head Start Projects: Tele-Education Programmes of India

Sheila Ryan, The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing, USA
Satellite Interactive Education: Nursing Degree Programs

Arun Kumar Tiwari, Care Health Foundation and L Satyamurthy, ISRO, India
Telemedicine: Tailoring Space Communication Technologies to Deliver Quality Health Care in a Developing Society

Charles R. Doarn, University of Cincinnati, USA
Telemedicine: Applications of Healthcare Using Satellite Communications

B. S. Bhatia, ISRO, India
Edusat Programme—Opportunities and Potentials

Kishore Kumar Rao, TeleVital Inc, USA
Real-time Telemedicine Solutions for Homes, Schools, Worksites, Ambulances, Hospitals, and Remote Locations

K. S. Dasgupta and A. R. Dasgupta, ISRO, India
New Technologies for Satellite Communication Applications

Co-Chairs
Summary

SATNAV-1: Satellite-based Positioning, Navigation and Timing
Chanakya Hall, Hotel Grand Ashok
This session will discuss technology and applications for space-based PNT, specialized augmented applications for navigation, geodynamics, mapping, search and rescue, precise timing, and other areas.

Co-chairs
Surendra Pal, ISAC, India
Michael Shaw, Department of Transportation, USA

Rapporteur
L. Mrityunjay, ISRO, India

Co-chairs
Introductory Remarks

Michael E. Shaw, USA
US-GPS Policy, Management and Civil PNT Modernization

Daniel Salvano, FAA, USA
Aviation Augmentation Systems – Policies and Plans

K.N. Suryanarayana Rao & S. Pal, ISAC, ISRO, India
Indian SBAS System – GAGAN

Arjun Singh, Airports Authority of India
Interoperability between GAGAN and other Satellite Based Augmentation Systems (SBASs)

M.R.Sivaraman, Stuti Shukla & K. Bandyopadhyay, SAC, Ahmedabad & S.H. Khan, AAI, New Delhi, India
Ionospheric Studies for GAGAN

Julie Karner, U.S. Department of State, USA
US – GPS International Cooperation

Panel Discussion

Natural Hazards Research and Disaster Management
Suite 600, Hotel Grand Ashok
This session will provide opportunity to exchange information on the technologies and methods used and identify possible areas for cooperation in the area of natural hazards research and disaster management.

Co-chairs
K V Venkatachary, ISRO, India
Eva Zanzerkia, NASA, USA

Rapporteur
B. Manikiam, ISRO, India

R. K. Singh, Central Relief Commissioner, India
National System for Disaster Management

V. S. Hegde, S. K. Srivastava, and B. Manikiam, ISRO India
Space Resources, Operational Services & Future Plans

R. Bilham, University of Colorado, USA
Remote Sensing Applied to Earthquake Hazards in India

K. V. Venkatachary, B. Manikiam, and S. K. Srivastava, ISRO, India
Harnessing Information and Technology for Disaster Management

B. Brackenridge, Dartmouth College, USA and S. Ngheim, JPL, NASA, USA
Satellite-based Flood Detection, Mapping, and Monitoring in Near Real Time

James Rowland, USGS, USA
India-US Cooperation on Improved Hydro-meteorological Forecasting and Early Warning: The Anticipated Role of Space-based Systems

Panel Discussion

1230–1330 hrs

Chandra 5th Year Anniversary Celebration Lunch
Hotel Grand Ashok
Sponsored by Northrop Grumman Corporation

1330–1530 hrs
Parallel Sessions

Space Commerce Plenary-1: Challenges and Opportunities for Expanded Space Commerce and Business
Banquet Hall, Hotel Grand Ashok
This plenary will address the gaps and challenges for space commerce between India and the U.S. and identify potential business opportunities. Major industries from the U.S. as well as India will be given opportunity to speak. More than dwelling on industry capabilities, the focus will be on the business opportunities existing between both countries and how to realize them.

Co-chairs
K. N. Shenoy, Past President, CII, India
Michael T. Clark, U.S.-India Business Council, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, USA

Rapporteur
T. S. Shobha, Antrix, India

Panel Discussion: State of Indian and U.S. Space Industry
Panelists:
Ashok Soota, CII, India
Susan Baumgarten, Raytheon, USA
Kiran Karnik, NASSCOM, India
Ashok K. Baweja, HAL, India
M.V. Kotwal, L&T, India
Jim Simpson, Boeing, USA
Robert Dalal, Space Imaging, USA
K. R. Sridhara Murthi, Antrix, India

Space Science-3: Solar Terrestrial Science
Chanakya Hall, Hotel Grand Ashok
This session will address possible cooperation projects in solar terrestrial science.

Co-chairs
R Sridharan, SPL, VSSC, India
Sunanda Basu, Boston University, USA

Rapporteur
TBD

Co-chairs
Introductory Remarks

Santimay Basu, Air Force Research Lab, USA
Equatorial Electrodynamics, C/NOFS & Collaboration with Indian Ground Stations

Kent Wood, Naval Research Lab & Robert P. McCoy, Office of Naval Research, USA
The Ionospheric Mapping and Geocoronal Experiment (IMAGER): A New System for Monitoring Ionospheric Space Weather

JH Sastri, IIA, India
Magnetic Storm Impacts on the Magnetosphere-Ionosphere Coupled System

Robert Kerr, National Science Foundation, USA
Developing Coupled Magnetosphere-Ionosphere Thermosphere Models

Panel Discussion

Poster Papers
Robert P. McCoy, Stefan E. Thonnard, Kenneth F. Dymond, Scott Budzien, Sunanda Basu, and Santimay Basu
RAIDS, A Satellite Observatory for Comprehensive Studies of the Upper Atmosphere and Ionosphere

Sunanda Basu, Boston University; Santimay Basu, AFRL; J. Makela, NRL; C. Valladares, Boston College; F. Rich, AFRL; C. Coker, NRL and Anthea Coster, Haystack Observatory, USA
Coordinated Ionospheric Observations in Near-Real-Time: Key to Model Development for Space Weather Forecasting

1600–1830 hrs
Parallel Sessions

Earth Observation-3: Earth Observation Science, Technology and Applications— Atmospheric Composition, Solar Radiation and Sun-Climate
Chanakya Hall, Hotel Grand Ashok
The United States and India have a strong community of scientists engaged in researching the relationship between the Earth’s climate, atmospheric composition, and solar radiation and its variability. The session will address research programs in both countries studying radiation, aerosols, clouds, atmospheric composition, and Sun-Earth climate connections with a view to strengthen collaboration in these areas.

Co-chairs
R..Sridharan, SPL, India
Don Anderson, NASA, USA
Sunanda Basu, Boston University, USA

Rapporteur
TBD

Co-chairs
Introductory Remarks

S. Gurubaran, EGRL/IIG, India
Vertical and Lateral Coupling of the Atmospheric Regions

Chiao-Yao (Joe) She, Colorado State University, USA
Lidar Measurements of the Atmosphere

K. Krishnamurthy, SPL, VSSC, India
Atmospheric Aerosols and Radiation

Omar Torres, NASA/GSFC, USA
Use of Satellite Observations for Climate and Air Quality Studies: The Aura-OMI Contribution

Shyam Lal, PRL, India
Trace Gases and their Impact on Climate

Madhulika Guhathakurta, NASA, USA
NASA's Living With a Star Program

Roderick Heelis, University of Texas, USA
Living with a Star—Geospace Missions

Poster Paper
Devendra S. Parmar and Jag J. Singh, Sensor Technologies, USA
Real-time Monitoring of Air Pollution

Earth Observation-4: Earth Observation Science, Technology and Applications— Earth Observation Commerce
Banquet Hall, Hotel Grand Ashok
This session will focus on the business opportunities in the field of Earth Observation. Presentations will review the present business collaboration between the two countries and discuss ways to strengthen these collaborations. This session will have a large industry participation from both India and the U.S.

Co-chairs
Mukund Rao, ISRO, India
Ashok R. Deshmukh, Technica Inc.,USA

Rapporteur
Rajeev Jaiswal, ISRO, India

Robert Dalal, Space Imaging LLC, USA
Space Imaging Programs and Partnership with India

P Subba Rao, InRIMT, India
EO Value Addition Capabilities – Turning it into a Global Business

M G Chandrasekhar, WorldSpace, USA, and Ashok R. Deshmukh, Technica Inc, USA et al.
Growing Opportunities for U.S. and Indian Industries in Global Remote Sensing and GIS Service Market – An Overview

N. Chandrasekhar, Speck Systems, India
Expanding Opportunities for High-end Solutions, Employing EO Technology in the Global Markets—Need for Closer Governmental Cooperation

Herb Satterlee, DigitalGlobe Inc, USA
DigitalGlobe Corporate Profile

Rajesh Kalra and Ajay Lavakare, RMSI, India
Capability and Capacity to Offer Global Application Services

Michael R. (Rich) Clifford, The Boeing Company, USA
Integrated Global Information System

Hashid Habib, NASA, USA (Invited)
Challenges in Transferring Earth Observations and Knowledge for Decision Making – A Collective Responsibility

Rajesh Mathur and Jack Dangermond, ESRI, USA
Business of SDI – ESRI Capabilities in India and U.S.

Richard Mckay, Leica Geosystems GIS & Mapping LLC, USA
Geospatial Imaging – From Snapshots of Geography to Digital Reality: Where We Came from and Where We Are Going?

Mukund Rao, ISRO and Ashok R. Deshmukh, USA
Agenda for India and U.S. in EO Commerce and Business

Panel Discussion

SATCOM-3: Satellite Communications Commerce
Convention Hall, Hotel Grand Ashok
This session will focus on business opportunities in the area of satellite communications, applications, service provision, and more. This session will attract a wide participation from industry.

Co-chairs
A. Bhaskara Narayana, ISRO, India
K. Betaharon, Intelsat, USA

Rapporteur
D. John, ISRO, India

Co-Chairs
Opening Remarks

S. Barathy, HCL Comnet, India
VSAT Applications – Growth and Opportunities in Indian Scenario

Ram Manohar, Intelsat, USA
INTELSAT and Space Commerce in India – A Satellite Communications Services Perspective

Punit Goyanka, Zee Telefilms, India
Satellite Role in DTH and Internet Services

David Ball, Panamsat, USA
TBD

K. Rana, J B Boda Re-Insurance Brokers, India
Satellite Communication Insurance and Underwriter's Perception on Space Insurance Related Risks

Malav Mehta, Infinium India, India
Challenges of Manufacturing Satellite Equipments in India

Panel Discussion

SATNAV-2: Business Opportunities in Satellite Navigation
Suite 600, Hotel Grand Ashok
The U.S. has the major satellite-based PNT system and a variety of integrated applications. India has major plans in the area of positioning and navigation. Possible business opportunities will be discussed through focused presentations.

Co-chairs
SV Kibe, ISRO, India
Stephen G. Moran, Raytheon, USA

Rapporteur
TBD

SV Kibe, ISRO, India
Remarks

Stephen G. Moran, Raytheon, USA
Remarks

S. Purushotham, Accord Software, India
GPS Receivers for Navigation and Timing Applications

Robert L. Jackson, Raytheon, USA
SBAS Technology and Business Issues

Herbert Landau, Trimble Navigation Limited, USA
High Precision GPS Applications

Rajamani Ganesh, QUALCOMM, USA
Mobile Location Based Services: Technology, Status and Applications

Panel Discussion

1830–1930 hrs

Public Outreach Event-2
Banquet Hall, Hotel Grand Ashok

Sandra Magnus, US Astronaut, and Rakesh Sharma
The Astronauts Programme

Time for Networking

1930 onwards

Cocktails & Dinner
Hotel Grand Ashok
Hosted by JB Boda Insurance Brokers, India and New India Assurance

Thursday, 24 June 2004 (Go back)

0930–1300 hrs
Parallel Sessions

Earth Observation Plenary
Banquet Hall, Hotel Grand Ashok
This plenary will bring all Earth Observation (EO) Technical Symposium Co-Chairs to an over-arching discussion, and arrive at specific recommendations on EO Technology, EO Science, EO Applications and EO Commerce.

Co-chairs
R. R. Navalgund, NRSA, India
Ghassem Asrar, NASA, USA
Gregory Withee, NOAA, USA

Rapporteur
R. Sudarshana, NRSA, India

Report by Session Co-chairs
Felix Kogan and V Jayaraman, Co-Chairs of EO-1 Session
EO-1: Earth Observation Science, Technology and Applications – Natural Resources, Water Cycle and Infrastructure

Shobha Kondragunta, MS Narayanan and R.C.Bhatia, Co-Chairs of EO-2 Session
EO-2: Earth Observation Science, Technology and Applications – Meteorology and Ocean Sciences

Don Anderson and R. Sridharan, Co-Chairs of EO-3 Session
EO-3: Earth Observation Science, Technology and Applications – Atmospheric Composition, Solar Radiation & Sun Climate

Ashok R. Deshmukh and Mukund Rao, Co-Chairs of EO-4 Session
EO-4: Earth Observation Commerce

Open Forum and Discussion

Recommendations and Closing Remarks by Co-chairs of EO Symposium
R R Navalgund, NRSA, India
Ghassem Asrar, NASA, USA
Gregory Withee, NOAA, USA

SATCOM Plenary
Convention Hall, Hotel Grand Ashok
This plenary will bring Technical Symposium Co-Chairs to discuss and come up with a vision for future cooperation and collaboration in that are between the two countries.

Co-Chairs
K.N. Shankara, SAC, India
David L. Ryan, Boeing, USA

Rapporteur
K. Bandopadhyay, ISRO, India

K. N. Shankara, SAC, India
Overview of Satellite Communications

Jim Simpson, Boeing, USA
TBD

V. R. Katti and Jim Simpson, Co-Chairs of SATCOM-1 Session
Summary of SATCOM-1 – Technology

H. P. Dixit, A. R. Dasgupta, and Charles Doarn, Co-Chairs of SATCOM-2 Session
Summary of SATCOM-2 – Applications

A Bhaskaranarayana and Jim Simpson, Co-Chairs of SATCOM-3 Session
Summary of SATCOM- 3 – Commerce

Discussion

Recommendations and Wrap-up

0930-1100 hrs

Space Sciences Plenary
Chanakya Hall, Hotel Grand Ashok
This plenary will round-up specific actions in space science research and possible cooperation areas.

Co-chairs
George Joseph, SAC, India
S. C. Chakravarthy, ISRO, India
Sunanda Basu, Boston University, USA

Rapporteur
Jayati Dutta, ISRO, India

George Joseph, SAC and S. C. Chakravarty, ISRO, India
Topics for Collaboration: Indian Perspective

Sunanda Basu, Boston University, USA
Topics for Collaboration: U.S. Perspective

R. Sridharan, VSSC, India
Solar-Terrestrial Science: Candidate Topics

P. C. Agrawal, TIFR,India
Astronomy Collaboration: Indian Perspective

Supriya Chakrabarti, Boston University, USA
Astronomy & Planetary Sciences: U.S. Perspective

J. N. Goswami, PRL, India
Planetary Science Collaboration: Indian View

Discussion

Recommendations and Wrap-up

1130-1300 hrs

SATNAV Plenary
Chanakya Hall, Hotel Grand Ashok
This plenary will focus on the issues that India and the U.S. could consider for joint activities in satellite navigation—from technology, commerce and applications point of view.

Co-chairs
K. Ramalingam, AAI, India
David Turner, Department of Commerce, USA

Rapporteur
TBD

Sujata Mehta, Ministry of External Affairs, India
TBD

Sujan Kumar Saraswati, Airports Authority of India
Global Systems: Some Institutional and Legal Issues

Surendra Pal and David Turner, , Co-Chairs of Satnav Technology Session
Satellite Navigation Session Summary

S.V. Kibe and Steve Moran, Co-Chairs of SATNAV Business Session
Report of Satnav Business Session

Group Discussion

1400-1530 hrs

Space Commerce Plenary-2: Challenges and Opportunities for Expanded Space Commerce and Business
Banquet Hall, Hotel Grand Ashok
This plenary will address the gaps and challenges for space commerce between India and the U.S. and identify potential business opportunities. Major industries from the U.S. as well as India will be given opportunity to speak. More than dwelling on industry capabilities, the focus will be on the business opportunities existing between both countries and how to realize them.

Co-chairs
K. R. Sreedhara Murthi, Antrix, India
Michael T. Clark, US-India Business Council, USA

Rapporteur
T. S. Shobha, Antrix, India

Reports by Session Co-chairs
Ashok R. Deshmukh and Mukund Rao, Co-Chairs of EO-4 Session
EO-4: Earth Observation Commerce

A. Bhaskaranarayana and Jim Simpson, Co-Chairs of SATCOM-3 Session
Summary of SATCOM-3 – Commerce

S.V. Kibe and Steve Moran, Co-Chairs of SATNAV Business Session
Report of SATNAV Business Session

Open Forum and Discussion

Finalization of Recommendations

Summation by Space Commerce Plenary Co-chairs
K. R. Sreedhara Murthi, Antrix, India
Michael T. Clark, U.S.-India Business Council, USA

1600-1730 hrs

Special Plenary: Space Education and Training
Banquet Hall, Hotel Grand Ashok
This plenary will address the issues relating to human resources development in the area of space, and will aim at bringing together institutions in India and the United States that provide education and training opportunities. Of special focus will be the United Nations Center for Space Science, Technology and Education in Asia and the Pacific and the possibility of India and the U.S. to coordinate programs to outreach in that region.

Co-chairs
B. L. Deekshatulu, ISRO, India
Rosalyn Pertzborn, University of Wisconsin, USA

Rapporteur
TBD

Co-Chairs
Introductory Remarks

Karl Harmsen, UN-CSSTEAP, India
The UN Programme on Space Science & Technology Education in Asia and the Pacific

Onkar Dikshit and Bharat Lohani, IIT-Kanpur, India
Status of Education in Space Science in IITs and IISc

Rosalyn Pertzborn, University of Wisconsin, USA
Current Educational Issues in the U.S.: An Overview

R. Venugopal, Anna University, India
Status of Space Science and Technology Education in Universities in India

Anita Krishnamurthi, NASA, USA
NASA Office of Space Science: Education & Public Outreach

P.S. Roy, IIRS, India
Opportunities of Strengthening Training and Education in Geoinformatics for User Community of India

Sanjay Limaye, University of Wisconsin, USA
Geoscience Education: A Scientific Necessity

V. Sundararamaiah, ISRO, India
Sponsored Programme for Space Research in Universities – Indian Perspective

Stephen G. Moran, Raytheon, USA
Commercial Sector Educational Needs: Raytheon's Perspective on Sustaining and Leveraging Workforce Diversity

S. Rangarajan, WorldSpace Corporation, USA
Using Satellite Broadcast to Deliver Distance Education to Under-developed Regions Inexpensively

1730-1830 hrs

Public Outreach Event-3
Banquet Hall, Hotel Grand Ashok

U. R. Rao, India
Indo-U.S. Cooperation in the Context of Global Security

Time for Networking

Friday, 25 June 2004 (Go back)

0930-1300 hrs

Technical Visits to ISRO Centers
Bangalore hosts key centers of ISRO, including the ISRO Satellite Centre–responsible for building satellites, ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC), and one of the Regional Remote Sensing Service Centres (RRSSC). The Headquarters of ISRO is also located in Bangalore. Technical visits to some of these ISRO centres will provide delegates an opportunity to witness some of the challenging projects of ISRO and obtain a first-hand knowledge of ISROs programmes.

Co-chairs/Rapporteurs Prepare Reports/Recommendations
Banquet Hall, Hotel Grand Ashok

Time for Side Meetings
The conference will also provide opportunities for various meetings between the Indian and U.S. space community such as one-on-one meetings of industry and agency representatives interested in collaboration. Interested parties need to contact the conference organizers in advance to arrange such meetings.

1400-1530 hrs

Closing Plenary: Future Direction of India-U.S. Cooperation and Commerce
Banquet Hall, Hotel Grand Ashok
This plenary will be the last key session of the conference. Remarks will be made by top-level officials from India and the United States. Plenary Co-Chairs will summarize the conference and bring out plenary recommendations. A final conference recommendation will be presented, discussed and adopted.

Co-chairs
P.S. Goel, ISAC, India
Lee M. Morin, Department of State, USA

Rapporteur
TBD

Dipak Chatterji, Commerce Secretary India
Keynote Address

G. Madhavan Nair, Chairman, ISRO, India

Ghassem Asrar, Associate Administrator for Earth Science, NASA, USA

Meera Shankar, MEA, India, TBD (Commerce Department)

Lee M. Morin, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, USA

A.M. Powell, Jr., Deputy Director, Office of Research and Applications, NOAA/NESDIS, USA

1700-1800 hrs

Adoption of Vision Statement
Banquet Hall, Hotel Grand Ashok

Valedictory Session
Banquet Hall, Hotel Grand Ashok

• Brief Remarks by India Side
• Brief Remarks by U.S. Side
• Presentation of Vision Statement to Representatives of U.S. and India
• Vote of Thanks

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