Lunar Exploration Analysis Group
Reports - February 15, 2022
LEAG CLOC-SAT Workshop
The Lunar Exploration Analysis Group recently formed a Specific Action Team regarding Continuous Lunar Orbital Capabilities (CLOC-SAT). The goal of CLOC-SAT is to develop integrated findings that address questions associated with lunar orbital capabilities in the years ahead, in particular, Why? What? and How? These interwoven issues essentially refer to the rationale, specific needs/goals, and realistic opportunities/capabilities for assets in orbit to carry lunar science and exploration forward during the next decade(s).
A Community Kick-off Workshop was held on February 15, and the presentations and recordings are now available at the links below:
| Introduce CLOC-SAT | 14:30 | Welcome / Logistics Presentation Recording |
| CLOC-SAT Goals and Objectives / LEAG Efforts Presentation Recording Recording Carle Pieters, Ben Greenhagen |
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| Topical Perspectives | 14:50 | Orbital Capabilities Needed to Support Surface Operations and Surface Science Investigations Presentation Recording Recording Maria Banks, Clive Neal |
| Benefits of Long-Term Orbital Capabilities Presentation Recording Angela Stickle |
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| Key Lunar Science Questions Achievable Through State-of-the-Art Orbital Investigations Presentation Recording Brad Jolliff |
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| Introduce Discussions | 15:40 | Why / What / How Discussion Structure Presentation Recording Carle Pieters |
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| Breakout Discussions | 15:55 | "Why" Breakout Discussion (Science Goals/Objectives) Mark Robinson, Brett Denevi |
| "What" Breakout Discussion (Measurements) Julie Stopar, Carle Pieters |
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| "How" Breakout Discussion (Architectures/Implementation) John Keller, Ben Greenhagen |
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| Transition to Plenary | ||
| Community Engagement | 16:30 | Timeline; Member Nominations; Call for White Papers Presentation Recording Ben Greenhagen, Carle Pieters |
| Closing Q&A / Discussion CLOC-SAT Core |
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| Adjourn | 17:00 |
There is currently an open call for nominations to participate on the CLOC-SAT. Members are sought with diverse backgrounds across relevant science and technical areas. Members are expected to meet virtually several times a month from April through August. All members will contribute to the report, coordinated by the co-chairs. If you are interested, please compile a nomination package consisting of a CV/Resume (2-page maximum) and Statement of Interest (1-page maximum or ~600-word email). Please email nominations to [email protected] (member nominations closed on March 4, 2022).
The CLOC-SAT seeks additional community input in the form of topical white papers. It is essential that a broad range of interests and concerns be heard, and specific recommendations and white papers are the most direct way to provide information into CLOC-SAT discussions. White papers are encouraged to include elements of Why (rationale), What (specific recommendations), How (orbit, timing, data rate needs) as appropriate. To facilitate collaboration, CLOC-SAT has established a Google Sheet for community members to advertise and indicate support for white paper topics: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XKYRKLPidrKjDhw24c1Xx8A0f936JGoVtaC-gYAVc_4/edit?usp=sharing
White papers should include a cover page (including authors and signatories), a main body of text and figures (recommended maximum of 3 pages), and unlimited references (complete information: authors, title, journal, year, etc.). White papers are expected to be publicly archived along with the final CLOC-SAT report unless otherwise requested by the authors. Please email white papers to [email protected] (white papers open now through April 8, 2022).