EAP Workshop @ National Center for Atmospheric Research: Energy, Fire, and Changing Landscapes – Satellite Applications

When: Thursday – Friday, September 21st – September 22nd, 2023

Where: NCAR Mesa Lab – Boulder, Colorado

This conference focuses on how satellite data can be used to improve our ability to manage wildfires and energy infrastructure in a changing climate. The conference brings together academic, industry, government, and non-profit leaders to learn how satellites can assist with wildfire risk mitigation for power systems and minimize impacts on vulnerable communities. Major themes include Satellite wildfire detection/smoke, Wildfires and Energy demand, Wildland/Urban Interface, Grid Operations and wildfire risk, Environmental Justice, and Climate resilience.

Agenda

Speakers & Sessions

Registration
Registration now closed.

Attire
Please wear business casual to the conference.

Questions? Email Michael Kamp (mkamp@wisc.edu)

Hotel Room Block

The conference hotel room block is at the Fairfield Inn and Suites Boulder. Please use this link to to book at the conference rate!

Rooms are available from Wednesday night through Friday night until August 20th. For special requests or to reserve beyond this date, please call the hotel directly (720) 673 – 8900

Conference Goals

This conference focuses on how satellite data can be used to improve our ability to manage wildfires and energy infrastructure in a changing climate. The conference brings together academic, industry, government, and non-profit leaders to learn how satellites can assist with wildfire risk mitigation for power systems and minimize impacts on vulnerable communities.

 

 

 

 

Brad PierceUW-Madison, Co-Chair

 

 

 

 

Joe WilkinsHoward University, Co-Chair

 

Major themes include:

  • Satellite wildfire detection/smoke 
  • Wildfires and Energy demand 
  • Wildland/Urban Interface
  • Grid Operations and wildfire risk 
  • Environmental Justice
  • Climate resilience

Planning Committee

Michael Kamp, UW-Madison; Paul Meier, UW-Madison; Mark Lauby, North American Electric Reliability Corporation; Branden Sudduth, Western Electricity Coordinating Council; Steve Ashbaker, Western Electricity Coordinating Council; Paul Stackhouse, NASA; Osinachi Ajoku, Howard University; Louisa Emmons, NCAR; Tim Juliano, NCAR; Amy Decastro, NCAR; Christine Wiedinmyer, University of Colorado-Boulder; Karla Lemus Gordillo, University of Colorado-Boulder