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Introduction

Developing a coordinated ground- and space-based community approach to understanding the I-T system

The Phase III CEDAR Science Report stresses the importance of satellite measurements and recommends the vigorous pursuit of opportunities for collaboration with satellite programs. Recent developments at NASA suggest that satellite missions are becoming less frequent and there is a significant possibility that recently planned ionosphere/thermosphere missions will be delayed indefinitely. This workshop is to elicit discussion and develop a concrete plan to address CEDAR science by coordinating measurements from the ground and space, in light of these new developments. Several other recent developments are: the NSF Small Satellite Conference, reports from the Distributed Array of Small Instruments, opportunities to collaborate on international missions and announcements of opportunity from NASA planned for 2008. Fundamental unanswered questions in I/T science will be highlighted. How will we address these? What are the science questions that are best served by coordinating ground and satellite observations? In what ways do space-based measurements complement ground-based results? Justifying satellite missions that benefit the ionosphere-thermosphere community requires a cohesive and well-articulated community approach. A dedicated meeting is planned for this fall devoted to ionosphere/thermosphere measurements from space. This CEDAR workshop will begin with 2-3 brief presentations and will continue with a panel discussion. We look forward to input by community members, leading to a set of priorities and action items.

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