The 229th Meeting of the American Astronomical Society
Physics of the Cosmos at AAS 229
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
Location
Grapevine, Texas
Dates
3–7 January 2017
Community
Physics of the Cosmos
Type
Meeting
Note that the PhysPAG, Joint PAG, and XR SIG meetings are currently planned for Tuesday, January 3rd, with the PhysPAG meeting in the morning. The meetings will not be at the Gaylord (AAS hotel). The meeting rooms posted below are at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center; however, we will provide transport from the Gaylord (more details will be posted as they become available). In addition, Hilton provides shuttles directly from the airport.
Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center
To reserve a government rate room at the Hilton DFW, follow the link below and use the "check rooms and rates" boxes.
Being sure to click through "More Options" to "Add special rate codes" and enter 4SP in the "Group Code" box. If you prefer, you should also be able to call to make the reservation: 1.817.481.8444 .
This rate is valid for check-in from January 2 through checkout January 4.
Complimentary Shuttle
DFW International Airport Shuttle
After claiming your luggage, please contact Hilton DFW Lakes Transportation dispatcher at (817) 410-6778.
When speaking with the Hilton DFW Lakes dispatcher, you will need to give your terminal and gate number. Once you have informed the dispatcher of your location, you will be instructed where to board the Hilton DFW Lakes shuttle.
The Hilton DFW Lakes shuttles are white with a blue cityscape on the sides.
Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center also provides complimentary DFW International Airport shuttle transportation for your departure. The shuttles depart from the hotel lobby on the hour and half past the hour, 24 hours a day.
Please be aware that the Hilton DFW Lakes does not provide complimentary shuttle service to or from Love Field in Dallas. Guests arriving and departing via Love Field are responsible for their own arrangements and costs.
Bus Schedules
Bus schedule between Gaylord and Hilton
8:30-9:00: Bring 120 guests from Gaylord to Hilton
12:00-1:00: Bring 130 guests from Gaylord to Hilton
5:30-6:30: Bring 200 guests from Hilton to Gaylord
7:30 Bring 50 guests from Hilton to Gaylord
Should you need transportation outside these time, transportation is also available from:
Grapevine Taxi 817-501-2675
Southlakes Grapevine Taxi 214-802-2541
Meeting Schedule
Tuesday, 3 January 2017
Physics of the Cosmos Program Analysis Group (PhysPAG) Meeting
Hilton DFW Lake Executive Conference Center, Val Verde Room
Chair: Jamie Bock
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00am | State of the ESA/NASA L2 Athena Study | Rob Petre |
| 9:40am | Status of the ESA/NASA L3 eLISA Study | Ann Hornschemeier |
| 10:20am | Update on Euclid and WFIRST | Jason Rhodes |
| 11:00am | Discussion on Probe Studies | All, Rita by Telecon |
| 11:30am | SIG Plans for 2017 | SIG Leads |
| 11:50am | Any Other Business | All |
Joint PAG Meeting
Hilton DFW Lake Executive Conference Center, Val Verde Room
| Time | Topic | Speaker | Presentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:30pm – 6:00pm | Joint PAG Meeting | Organized by Susan Neff | |
| 1:30pm – 2:30pm | State of Astrophysics Division | Paul Hertz | [PDF] |
| 2:30pm – 3:00pm | Discussion | Paul Hertz and PAG chairs | |
| 3:00pm – 3:30pm | L3 Study | David Shoemaker | [PDF] |
| 3:30pm – 4:00pm | Break | ||
| 4:00pm – 4:30pm | Lynx (formerly X-ray Surveyor) Study | Alexey Vikhlinin | [PDF] |
| 4:30pm – 5:00pm | Origins Space Telescope (formerly Far-IR Suveyor) Study | Margaret Meixner | Part 1 [PDF] Part 2 [PDF] |
| 5:00pm – 5:30pm | HabEx Study | Scott Gaudi | [PDF] |
| 5:30pm – 6:00pm | LUVOIR Study | Bradley Peterson | [PDF] |
X Ray Science Interest Group (XR SIG) Meeting
Hilton DFW Lake Executive Conference Center, Spicewood Room
Chair: Mark Bautz
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Welcome / Introduction | |
| Athena Update | Mike Garcia, NASA HQ | |
| X-ray Recovery Mission (Hitomi SXS reflight) Status | Rob Petre, NASA GSFC | |
| X-ray Surveyor/Lynx Optics Working Group and Instrument Working Group Status and Plans | ||
| Discussion with colleagues at NASA HQ |
Wednesday, 4 January 2017
Meeting Schedule
| Time | Meeting | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 – 11:30 AM | HEAD II: The Physics of the Perseus Cluster and Other Highlights, from Hitomi | Gaylord, Room: Grapevine D |
Athena Splinter Meeting: US Involvement in the ESA Athena/L2 Mission
Gaylord, Room: San Antonio 1
Chair: Mike Garcia
| Time | Topic | Speaker | Presentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NASA Report | |||
| 2:00 PM | NASA Actions and Plans re: Athena | Garcia | [PDF] |
| Instrument Team Reports | |||
| 2:15 PM | Athena Status and X-ray Integral Field Unit (X-IFU) | Pajot | [PDF] |
| 2:35 PM | NASA contribution to X-IFU | Bandler | [PDF] |
| 2:55 PM | NASA contribution to WFI | Burrows | [PDF] |
| 3:15 PM | Open Discussion, Starting with US Data Center Needs and S/W | Donahue | [PDF] |
| Bregman | [PDF] | ||
| Ballantyne | [PDF] | ||
| Griffiths | [PDF] | ||
| Plucinsky | [PDF] | ||
| Ptak | [PDF] | ||
| 4:00 PM | Adjourn | ||
Saturday, 7 January 2017
Meeting Schedule
| Time | Meeting | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 – 11:30 AM | NASA's 2020 Decadal Studies: An Update | Gaylord, Room: Grapevine B |
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