ASAR/RCM Users' Forum
Overview
- Type : Forum
- Date : to
- Time : ET to ET
- Duration : 2.5 days
- Cost : Free
- Location : Canadian Space Agency (CSA) headquarters, John H. Chapman Space Centre 6767 Route de l'Aéroport Borough of Saint-Hubert Longueuil, Quebec and virtual
- Languages : French and English
- Target audience : Public sector user departments (federal and provincial), industry, academia, Indigenous communities and international users
Summary
The ASAR/RCM Users' Forum will bring together Canadians and international users and stakeholders from industry, academia, Indigenous communities and government to spur innovative ideas and stimulate exchange and collaboration.
Please note: All in-person spots for the ASAR/RCM Users' Forum have been filled. You may still submit a request to attend in person, but you will be added to a waiting list. Virtual registration is still available for Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning.
Thank you for your interest. We look forward to welcoming you to the Forum
Detailed description
The ASAR/RCM Users' Forum will be held from to at the CSA's John H. Chapman Space Centre in Longueuil, Quebec.
The Advanced Synthetic Aperture Radar (ASAR) workshop is organized by the CSA to review progress on synthetic aperture radar (SAR) technology and applications. ASAR provides a forum for exchanging information on a variety of topics related to SAR, bringing together representatives from academia, industry, and government, from Canada and abroad.
The RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM) Users' Forum brings together data users from multiple domains to discuss and exchange ideas on their experience with RCM products including their quality and accessibility, as well as on how these products support the services to Canadians delivered by government departments. It is also an opportunity for users to share their accomplishments in their use of RCM products.
The edition will bring together both communities to spur innovative ideas and stimulate exchange and collaboration. The program will include plenary sessions and workshops. Only the plenary sessions will be available virtually. Students are strongly encouraged to participate.
Objectives
ASAR workshop
- Provide updates on current and forthcoming Canadian and international SAR missions and highlight opportunities for potential collaborations.
- Focus on key SAR missions featuring Canadian contributions and their applications.
- Showcase advancements in SAR technologies and applications development.
RCM Users' Forum
- Share the latest information on RCM and SAR data services.
- Explore how RCM and SAR data contribute to service delivery by Government of Canada departments, national organizations, and international partners.
- Gather feedback from stakeholders and users on RCM products, their quality and accessibility.
- Gain insights into the community's satisfaction with RCM services and identify areas for improvements and potential solutions.
- Facilitate networking and collaboration among the broader Earth observation community.
Key dates
Event
ASAR/RCM Users' Forum: to
| Date | Milestone | Deadline |
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| Call for papers | ||
| Notification of paper acceptance | N/A |
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| Registration for in-person participation | (Confirmation for on-site participation will be issued starting | |
| Registration for virtual participationFootnote 1 | (Confirmation for on-site participation will be issued starting ) |
Program Footnote 2
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RCM User Forum – in-person and online |
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Break |
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RCM User Forum – in-person and online |
| Time (ET) | Activity |
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SAR Missions I – in-person and online |
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Break |
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SAR Missions II – in-person and online |
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Lunch |
| Time (ET) | Activity |
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SWOT Mission I |
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Break |
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SWOT Mission II |
| Time (ET) | Activity |
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Lake and River Ice |
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Break |
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Polarimetry I |
| Time (ET) | Activity |
|---|---|
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Forests and Wildfires |
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Break |
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Sea Ice I |
| Heure (HE) | Activity |
|---|---|
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Vessel Detection and Navigation I |
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Break |
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Quantum and Emerging Technologies |
| Time (ET) | Activity |
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Oceans and Marine Pollution |
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Break |
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Sea Ice II |
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Lunch |
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Sea Ice III |
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Break |
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Sea Ice IV |
| Heure (HE) | Activity |
|---|---|
Polarimetry II |
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Break |
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Agriculture |
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Lunch |
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Vessel Detection and Navigation II |
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Break |
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Modelling and Processing |
| Time (ET) | Activity |
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Snow I |
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Break |
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Snow II |
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Lunch |
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Permafrost and Subsurface Ice |
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Break |
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Glaciers |
| Time (ET) | Activity |
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SAR Data and SAR Data Access |
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Break |
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Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) I |
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Lunch |
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InSAR II |
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Break |
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InSAR III |
What's included (free of charge)
- Registration
- Snacks and refreshments
What's not included
- Transportation between the hotel and the CSA
- Accommodation
- Meals (cafeteria service will be available on site)
Accommodation
As soon as you receive confirmation for your registration on site, if applicable, don’t forget to book your transportation and your hotel room. Here are the main hotels in the area:
- Alt Hotel Quartier DIX30, Brossard
- Escad Hotel Quartier DIX30, Brossard
- Courtyard Montreal Brossard, Brossard
- Holiday Inn Montreal-Longueuil Hotel, Longueuil
- Sandman Hotel Montréal-Longueuil, Longueuil
(public transportation is available to get to the CSA)
Contact
Should you have any questions, please contact us at rcm.asar-2026-mcr.rsoa@asc-csa.gc.ca.