FIRST EORC SYMPOSIUM HELD SUCCESSFULLY

Takao Kameyama
Earth Observation Research Center, National Space Development Agency of Japan

The First Earth Observation Research Center Symposium was held in Laforet Museum Roppongi, Tokyo on March 5, 1996. The objective of the symposium was to consider the role of the newly established center with all kinds of people relating to Earth Observation research. More than 300 people from universities, research institutes, etc. gathered in the hall of Laforet Museum Roppongi which is located on the B-1 Floor of the same building as EORC.

Most of the NASDA officials thought that the first symposium was a successful first step in cooperation between NASDA and researchers (Attachment now under construction).

The First Earth Observation Research Center Symposium

Date: March 5, 1996 (Tue.) 3 p.m.-5 p.m. (5 p.m.-6 p.m. for Reception)

Place: Laforet Museum Roppongi (B-1 of Roppongi First Bldg.)

Program:

3:00-3:30

• Opening of the symposium
• Opening Address
  • Mr. Takashi Matsui, President, National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA)
• Congratulatory Addresses
  • Mr. Kaoru Mamiya, Deputy Director General, Science and Technology Agency
  • Mr. Hiroyuki Ohsawa, President, Remote Sensing Technology Center of Japan
  • Prof. Toshibumi Sakata, Chairman, Earth Environment Observation Committee
  • Director, Tokai University Research and Information Center

3:30-4:00

• Keynote Report "Role of the Earth Observation Research Center"
  • Prof. Yoshiaki Toba, Chief Scientist for the Earth Observation Research Center, NASDA
    Professor Emeritus of Tohoku University

4:00-5:00

• Lecture "NASA's Research Programs in Earth Science"
  • Dr. Ramesh Kakar, ADEOS Program Scientist, Office of Mission to Planet Earth, NASA HQ
• Closing of the symposium

5:00-6:00

• Reception
  • Opening Speech by Dr. Kazuyuki Yoshimura Executive Director of NASDA

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