Theme 1: Emerging Technologies and Commercial Satellites
Explore advancements in Earth observation technologies and the expanding capabilities of commercial satellite systems.
- UC Irvine, California
Earth Observations from Spacefor Hazards and National Security
The National Academy of Engineering Regional Event at the University of California, Irvine
Convening leading experts from academia, federal agencies, industry, and the national labs to discuss next-generation challenges and solutions related to Earth observations from space.
Introduction
The National Academy of Engineering Regional Event at the University of California Irvine will convene leading experts from academia, federal agencies, industry, and the national labs, to discuss next-generation challenges and solutions related to Earth observations from space.
Convening experts from
- Academia
- Federal agencies
- Industry
- National labs
About the Event
Satellite observations for preparedness, response, and resilience
The NAE regional member-led event on “Earth Observations from Space for Hazards and National Security” will bring together leaders from academia, federal agencies, industry, the national labs, and the national security community to examine how satellite observations can support preparedness, response, and resilience in the face of growing environmental risks.
The meeting will highlight advances in remote sensing, artificial intelligence, data science, and decision-support systems for monitoring hazards such as floods, droughts, wildfires, extreme heat, storms, landslides, and coastal threats.
Particular attention will be given to the translation of NASA and other space-based observations (including commercial satellites) into actionable products for emergency management, infrastructure protection, defense readiness, food and water security, and insurance and financial risk assessment.
The meeting will help identify gaps, opportunities, and partnerships needed to strengthen national security and societal resilience through the effective use of Earth observations from space.
Hazards in focus
- Floods
- Droughts
- Wildfires
- Extreme heat
- Storms
- Landslides
- Coastal threats
From observation to action
- Emergency management
- Infrastructure protection
- Defense readiness
- Food and water security
- Insurance and financial risk assessment
Conference Themes
Three themes for the next generation of Earth observation
Theme 2: Operational Environmental Intelligence
Examine how Earth observation data can support operational environmental monitoring, decision-making, hazard assessment and national security.
Theme 3: Integration of Sensors, AI and Models for Disaster Resilience
Explore the integration of satellite and ground-based sensors, artificial intelligence and predictive modeling to improve disaster preparedness and resilience.
May 12–13, 2027
More details to come
The program, speakers and venue details will be published here as they are confirmed. In the meantime, the event brochure summarizes the meeting’s scope.
Contact
Questions about the event?
For questions about the program, participation, or partnership, please contact the organizing committee.