December 2023 MISR Science Team Meeting

Meeting Purpose:

The MISR Science Team Meeting provides the opportunity for the MISR data user community to share science and technical findings from the Terra Multi-angle Imaging SpectroRadiometer (MISR) and to interact with other members of this community and the MISR Project. The topics of interest include multiangular radiometric, stereoscopic, polarimetric and tomographic imaging, science applications, data analysis, and modeling. Discussions related to the AirMSPI/AirMSPI-2 instruments are also welcome.

Presentations:

Oral and/or poster presentations are welcome. Please check the appropriate boxes on the registration form and provide approximate presentation titles. Abstracts are not necessary.

Bring oral talks on a USB memory stick in either Powerpoint or PDF format, or email your talk to Dave Diner in advance of the meeting (however, note that transfer from email to the presentation computer will not be possible while the meeting is in session). All slides will be loaded onto a Mac for presentation. If you have equations, PDF is recommended to avoid PC to Mac issues. Please time your talk to leave at least 2 minutes for questions within your allocated time slot.

Poster dimensions up to 4' x 6' are acceptable.

Agenda:

Agenda (PDF - updated December 10, 2023)

Location:

The meeting will be held at the Beckman Institute Auditorium, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA. It will be in hybrid format, with options for both in-person and online (virtual) attendance. An interactive campus map is at: https://www.caltech.edu/map/campus

The Webex link for virtual attendance has been emailed to meeting registrants.

Parking:

The "North Wilson" structure located on Wilson Ave. just south of Del Mar Blvd. is the closest lot with visitor parking. Note: the "South Wilson" structure is reserved for Caltech staff parking only. Information about parking can be found here: https://parking.caltech.edu/parking-info/visitor-parking

There are machines to purchase visitor permits to display on your dashboard (cost is $9 for all day parking).

JPL employees do not need permits, just display your JPL parking tag.

Internet Access:

Wireless internet access will be available.

Register Online:

When you register online for the MISR Science Team Meeting, you are only registering for this meeting and not for accommodations.

Lodging:

You must book your own travel and accommodations. There are a number of hotels within walking distance of the Caltech campus. This site has useful information: https://www.visitpasadena.com/places-to-stay/

Social Event:

A buffet dinner will be held on Tuesday, December 19 in the "Maya" room at El Portal Mexican restaurant, located at 695 E Green St., Pasadena. Start time is 6:30 pm. The cost will be $40 per person (soft drinks are included; alcoholic beverages are extra from the bar). There will be a 5% discount for postdocs and a 10% discount for students. Guests are welcome. Please indicate the number in your party (including yourself) on your registration form.

Menu: Mexican salad with balsamic vinaigrette, marinated chicken breast in chipotle sauce, filet of salmon with tomatillo sauce, Mexican potatoes and vegetables, tortillas, chips and salsa, condiments. Vegan meat substitute is available on request with advance notice (please send Dave an email by 12/15).

Parking in the restaurant lot is free for the first hour and then $2 for each additional 30 minutes. Show your ticket from the lot attendant to the restaurant front desk. In case there is not an attendant please let the person at the restaurant desk know that you have parked. Carpooling is recommended.

Questions:

• For logistics questions please email Stephanie Blueford.
• For program or science questions please email David J Diner.