| Schedule for M4 Meeting (October 21-22, 1999) | ||||
| Day 1, October 21, 1999 | ||||
| Note: The sessions from 10:20 through 13:40 on 10/21 will be open to the CfA Community. | ||||
| Time | Duration | Moderator or Speaker | Topic | Comments |
| 8:50 | 0:25 | Clemens | SMEX Program: Opportunities, Constraints | Including "live" input from J. Howard, Ball Representative |
| 9:15 | 0:25 | Jones | M4/97 - Primary Science Mission, Instrument, S/C, Orbit/Operations | 1997 M4 proposal available at web site |
| 9:40 | 0:25 | Laureijs, Schulz | Satellite Polarimetry:ISO - Lessons learned, Enabled Science | Discussion of satellite & data processing issues, science after break |
| 10:05 | 0:15 | Coffee Break | ||
| 10:20 | 0:15 | Goodman | Science Intro & Quick Summary of Polarimetric "Discoveries" Since '97 | |
| 10:35 | 0:20 | Klaas | ISO PHT Polarimetry | Science results from ISO Polarimetry |
| 10:55 | 0:20 | Greaves | SCUBA Polarization Results | Impact of current & future sub-mm polarimetry on M4 |
| 11:15 | 0:15 | Dowell | Wavelength Dependence of Thermal Emission Polarization | Including implications for choice of M4 wavelength(s) |
| 11:30 | 0:15 | Myers | Interferometer Polarization Results & Plans | Impact of current & future sub-mm interferometer polarimetry on M4 |
| 11:45 | 0:20 | Heiles | Constraints on the Milky Way B-field from Background Starlight + More | Current & future use of Opt/IR results w/FIR/submm |
| 12:05 | 0:50 | Catered Lunch for Invitees | ||
| 12:55 | 0:25 | Lazarian | CMBR Polarization, including MAP's plans | AG talked with D. Spergel & will add information on MAP plans |
| 13:20 | 0:20 | Heyer | Lage CO Surveys, Current & Planned | Discussion of how these surveys will be used with M4 to get "3-D" field |
| 13:40 | 0:15 | Goodman (moderator) | Discussion of Preliminary M4 Science Goals, Identification of Issues to Discuss Further | Notes will be taken & distributed at end of this session. |
| 13:55 | 0:10 | Short Break while Participants Break into Discussion Groups, Leaders & Rooms Assigned | 1. Milky Way Survey; 2. Star Forming Regions; 3. Cirrus Survey; 4. Nearby Galaxies | |
| 14:05 | 0:55 | Groups deliberate, rank science, estimate needs & observational requirements | One person leads discussion, another takes notes for a summary | |
| 15:00 | 0:05 | Short Break while Particpants Reassemble in Main Conference Room | ||
| 15:05 | 0:10 | Milky Way Leader | Presentation of Milky Way Survey Goals | Tentative Leader: Goodman |
| 15:15 | 0:10 | Star Formation Leader | Presentation of Star Formation Goals | Tentative Leader: Myers |
| 15:25 | 0:10 | Cirrus Leader | Presentation of Cirrus Survey Goals | Tentative Leader: Heiles |
| 15:35 | 0:10 | Nearby Galaxy Leader | Presentation of Nearby Galaxy Goals | Tentative Leader: Jones |
| 16:00 | 1:00 | Bo Reipurth | CfA Colloquium on pc-scale Outflows, Phillips Auditorium, preceded by Tea | several attendees requested "time off" to attend, no formal M4 sessions then |
| 17:10 | 0:35 | Clemens | M4/99 Primary Science Program described, prioritized. Guest Observer Program discussed, developed. | Discussions of this continue at dinner. |
| 17:45 | Day 1 Formal Sessions End | |||
| 18:30 | Dinner, with wine & discussion, at Local Restaurant | Transportation will be arranged. | ||
| Day 2, October 22, 1999 | ||||
| Time | Duration | Moderator or Speaker | Topic | Comments |
| 9:15 | 0:20 | Goodman | Review/Discussion of M4 Mission, v.99, as it Stands After Day 1 & a Good Night's Sleep | |
| 9:35 | 0:30 | Howard/Ellis | Technology I: Ball Instrument & S/C | Including discussion of similar projects in accomplished |
| 10:05 | 0:25 | Young | Technology II: Arizona Ge Detector Arrays | SIRTF technology, current technology, future technology |
| 10:30 | 0:20 | Coffee Break | ||
| 10:50 | 0:30 | Clemens | M4 Management Issues, Structure, Plan | Description of steps that need to be accomplished |
| 11:20 | 0:30 | Jones | M4 Schedule Discussion | Goals, Deadlines |
| 11:50 | 0:30 | Clemens (moderator) | Science Team Assignments | "Volunteers" will be drafted for future tasks |
| 12:20 | 0:10 | Pre-Lunch-Talk Break | ||
| 12:30 | 1:10 | CfA "Radio Group" Lunch Talk, by M4 Meeting Participant(s) | Lunch provided for participants | |
| 13:40 | 3:00 | Clemens/Jones (moderators) | M4 Implementation Discussions | Including: Requirements, Data, Mission Lifetime Orbit, Instrument, Telescope, Light Analysis,S/C, Data Xfer, Operations, Trade Studies |
| 16:40 | Meeting Adjourns | Informal Dinner to be Arranged | ||
Last Updated on 10/12/99
By Alyssa A. Goodman
Email: agoodman@cfa.harvard.edu