https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/!pppdt/ 2026-06-08T19:41:39+00:00 https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/!pppdt/ https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/!pppdt/_media/wiki/dokuwiki-128.png text/html 2008-04-03T14:44:15+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/!pppdt/meetingsandtelecons/april03.08?rev=1207233855&do=diff Discussion Topics for Telecon of April 3, 2008 * Update on decadal panel * Preparations for a future possible midex (Al Kogut) * Strategy for Decadal Panel Update on Decadal Panel Chuck Bennet explains the steps leading to the decadal panel: text/html 2008-04-10T02:55:58+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/!pppdt/meetingsandtelecons/april10.08?rev=1207796158&do=diff Discussion Topics for Telecon of April 10, 2008 * Release of Epic Report * Discussion of Strategy Statement Draft Strategy Statement The polarization of the cosmic microwave background radiation contains a wealth of information about the physics of the early universe, the growth of structures, and properties of the fundamental particles of physics. Much of this information is accessible only through detailed mapping of the CMB polarization. A polarization map of the galaxy at millimeter … text/html 2008-04-24T14:43:11+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/!pppdt/meetingsandtelecons/april24.08?rev=1209048191&do=diff Discussion Topics for Telecon of April 24, 2008 * CMB Special Session * Discussion of Strategy Statement CMB Special Session * January 4-8, 2009 meeting of AAS; San Diego, CA. * Al Kogut agrees to chair a sub-committee that will propose a CMB special session. text/html 2009-01-09T17:57:29+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/!pppdt/meetingsandtelecons/jan9.09?rev=1231523849&do=diff Discussion Topics for Telecon of Jan. 9, 2009 _Agenda_ 1 - Responses to request for input by decadal survey (see more below) 2 - Summary of AAS activities (Special Session - Al Kogut; Decadal Survey discussions - All) Additional Material [Decadal Survey summary information and baseline plan for discussion] [Dodelson first outline of science white paper] [Draft Decadal Survey NOI] text/html 2008-01-17T19:45:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/!pppdt/meetingsandtelecons/jan17.08?rev=1200599128&do=diff Discussion Topics for Telecon of Jan. 17, 2008 * PPPDT + Mission Concept Study Dear Colleague Letter * Change of name * Brief Update * future theory telecons * Aspen talk * Dates of Workshops in the summer + work of Concept Study Team (Steve if available) text/html 2008-03-13T18:18:37+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/!pppdt/meetingsandtelecons/march13.08?rev=1205432317&do=diff Discussion Topics for Telecon of March 13, 2008 Strategy for Decadal Panel Two approaches that bracket the range of possibilities. (a) While B-mode science is compelling, no case can be made for a satellite any time soon. (b) A strong case for a satellite can and should be made to the decadal panel even as of today because the science return, even with a null detection, is compelling. Not only a satellite is justified, it is critical to the health of our field. text/html 2007-11-08T19:14:17+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/!pppdt/meetingsandtelecons/nov8.07?rev=1194549257&do=diff Discussion Topics for Telecon of Nov. 8, 2007 Status of NASA Proposal * Steve - Status of workshops (leaders, dates, scope of work) * Steve - Status of detailed studies (which ones, who leads, scope of work) * Feedback of PPPDT on current status (during telecon + by e-mail) text/html 2007-11-29T19:37:21+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/!pppdt/meetingsandtelecons/nov29.07?rev=1196365041&do=diff Discussion Topics for Telecon of Nov. 29, 2007 * Status of NASA Proposal (Eric + Steve) * Aspen Workshop, Jan. 27 - Feb 2: coordinated presentation PPPDT+CMB Proposal * Meeting of proposal Co-Is in Washington, Dec. 11. Attending: Hinshaw, Bock, Hanany, Miller; text/html 2010-11-28T23:31:46+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/!pppdt/meetingsandtelecons/nov29.10?rev=1290987106&do=diff US Participation in CORE * Cosmic Visions Timeline * [Hanany + Bock Proposed US Paricipation] * [Francois's Proposal] * [Current version of CORE Proposal (Nov. 22)] * [NASA Instructions to US Leads] * [NASA Acknowledgment] * [ESA Call for Proposals] text/html 2008-10-24T03:36:12+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/!pppdt/meetingsandtelecons/oct3.08?rev=1224819372&do=diff Discussion Topics for Telecon of Oct. 3, 2008 * Decadal Panel * Proposing members for subpanels * CMB in AAS and APS 2009 * Status of Mission Study * outline of report * [JWST Report from 2000] * Support Statement * Virendra's meeting in Washington text/html 2008-10-24T03:05:48+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/!pppdt/meetingsandtelecons/oct10.08?rev=1224817548&do=diff Discussion Topics for Telecon of Oct. 10, 2008 * Decadal Panel * Actions on nominations to sub-panels * Notes from Charles Lawrence (see below) * Status of Mission Study * What is our goal from the decadal process? What message should the report relay? text/html 2007-10-15T22:07:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/!pppdt/meetingsandtelecons/oct11.07?rev=1192486047&do=diff Discussion Topics for Telecon #5 (20071011) What if * plan for contingency in case Steve declines leadership of proposal text/html 2007-10-18T01:41:34+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/!pppdt/meetingsandtelecons/oct18.07?rev=1192671694&do=diff Discussion Topics for Telecon of Oct. 18, 2007 Work Plan for Proposal Proposed Work Plan 20071015 First Draft Budget [First draft budget] text/html 2007-10-18T01:40:13+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/!pppdt/meetingsandtelecons/proposalworkplansteve20071015?rev=1192671613&do=diff The proposal purpose: January 2009 will be nearly the last opportunity to bring new information into the decadal report committees. At that time, a carefully defined program of research and development leading to a future CMBPol mission would be very useful. If the report outlines the scientific justification the science risk, the technology and technology risk, the schedule and the cost of potential future mission concepts, the report would build a strong case for decadal support for a technol… text/html 2008-10-24T03:56:20+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/!pppdt/meetingsandtelecons/sept.26?rev=1224820580&do=diff Discussion Topics for Telecon of Sept. 26, 2008 * Decadal Panel * Status of formation of panel * should we be proactive about proposing members for panels/subpanels * CMB in AAS and APS 2009 * Status of Mission Study * What should be our goal? text/html 2007-09-11T17:26:36+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/!pppdt/meetingsandtelecons/sept04.07?rev=1189531596&do=diff Discussion Topics for Telecon #1 (20070904) Introduction Solicitation for Mission Concept Studies * [Text of Solicitation] * Brief summary: * due Nov. 20, 2007 * duration = 12 months * Expected total of $8M for ~10 investigations, ~3 for large class missions (>~$600M), ~7 for medium class (<~$600M) * Deliverables text/html 2007-09-12T20:54:33+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/!pppdt/meetingsandtelecons/sept13.07?rev=1189630473&do=diff Discussion Topics for Telecon #2 (20070913) Administrative * Permanent telecon time * PPPDT and CMBPOL web sites BEPAC Report * Devlin and Meyer report on BEPAC's view of CMBPol Solicitation for Mission Concept Studies * Progress in discussions relating to a common CMB proposal text/html 2007-09-20T20:19:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/!pppdt/meetingsandtelecons/sept20.07?rev=1190319596&do=diff Discussion Topics for Telecon #3 (20070920) * More comments on omnibus proposal idea? * Nominations for PI of omnibus CMB proposal * Bennett * Hanany * Hinshaw * Meyer * Ruhl * Proposed procedure for selection of PI * text/html 2007-09-27T22:31:41+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://zzz.physics.umn.edu/!pppdt/meetingsandtelecons/sept27.07?rev=1190932301&do=diff Selection of PI for Omnibus Proposal = Requirements (collected from peoples' feedback) = * Must be senior enough (but not too senior) to have credibility outside our field. * Have experience organizing large numbers of people and activities simultaneously.