Physics of the Cosmos
Exploring fundamental questions regarding the physical forces of the universe

Physics of the Cosmos Program Analysis Group Mission Studies

Study for NASA Participation in the ESA-led L3 Gravitational Wave Mission

(2016 – 2018)

Time: Wednesday, July 12th, 1:00 P.M.–7:00 P.M. PDT
Location: Pasadena Hilton, San Marino room

Agenda

  • 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.: The View from Europe
    • Update from ESA, Paul McNamara (ESA/ESTEC)
    • Consortium update, European member state update, Karsten Danzmann (AEI)
    • Q&A
  • 3:00 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.: Break
  • 3:30 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.: The view from NASA
    • NASA Study Office status and trajectory – Steve Horowitz (NASA/GSFC)
    • Update from HQ – Rita Sambruna (NASA/GSFC)
    • Decadal Preparation Overview – Ira Thorpe (NASA/GSFC)
  • 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.: Decadal Preparation breakout sessions
    • Room A: "RFI 1" Mission Concept Document
    • Room B: Science Case Documents
  • 6:00 P.M. – 6:30 P.M. Review of Results
  • 7:00 P.M.(ish) Informal Group Dinner
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