FEDERAL COMMITTEE FOR METEOROLOGICAL

SERVICES AND SUPPORTING RESEARCH (FCMSSR)

*WORKING GROUP FOR URBAN METEOROLOGY (WG/UM)*

**[JOINT ACTION GROUP FOR JOINT URBAN TEST BEDS
(JAG/JUTB)]{.underline}**

## Meeting 2007-4

## Final Record of Actions

June 6, 2007

**Attendees:**

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  **Dr. Walter Bach, Jr.** **Cochair**        **DOD/USA/AMSRD-ARL-RO-EN**

  Lt Col David Andrus,     Executive          **OFCM**
  USAF                     Secretary          

  Mr. James F. Bowers      Member             DOD/Army/DPG

  Ms. Sreela Nandi         Member             DOC/NOAA/NWS

  Dr. Michael F. Jasinski  Member             NASA

  Mr. Mike Matthews        Member             DHS

  Mr. Mark Evangelista     Member             EPA

  Dr. Frank W. Gallagher   Alternate          DOD/Army/DPG
  III                                         

  Mr. Mark Miller          SME                DOC/NOAA

  Mr. Kenneth Barnett      Guest              OFCM
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1.  **Welcoming/Administrative Remarks**. Dr. Walter Bach, Jr., provided
    introductory remarks, and started the meeting. The goal of this
    meeting is to work together to better develop an operational concept
    document for JUTB.

2.  The draft ROA for the last meeting was approved.

3.  **Action Item Update**

    a.  **Action Item 07-1.1** The JAG recommended we seek greater DHS
        involvement. The JAG believes it would be beneficial to have a
        representative from the IMAAC as part of the JAG. Lt Col Andrus
        will take the lead on this action item. **Closed.**

        1.  27 Feb 07 Update. OFCM is working with DHS to enhance their
            involvement. Additionally OFCM will work over the next few
            weeks to stimulate greater involvement by all relevant
            agencies.

        2.  24 Apr 07 Update. OFCM continues to work with DHS to enhance
            their involvement.

        3.  6 Jun 07 Update. Mr. Mike Matthews of DHS attended today's
            meeting and is now involved in working to achieve
            appropriate DHS involvement. **Closed.**

    b.  **Action Item 07-2.1.** Dr. Bach will review the Urban Forum
        report for identification of user needs. **Open.**

        1.  24 Apr 07 Update. Dr. Bach continues to work on this.

        2.  6 Jun 07 Update. No update was discussed during the meeting.
            Update needed.

    c.  **Action Item 07-2.2.** Dr. Garvey will review the 2003 NRC
        report entitled \"Tracking and Predicting the Atmospheric
        Dispersion of Hazardous Material Releases\" and will document
        user needs and requirements identified therein. **Open.**

        1.  24 Apr 07 Update. Dr. Garvey continues to work on this.

        2.  6 Jun 07 Update. Dr. Garvey was unable to attend this
            meeting. Update needed.

    d.  **Action item 07-3.1.** Dr. Bach will develop a short (2-page)
        paper on the merits of JUTB for users. **Closed.**

        1.  6 Jun 07 Update. Dr. Bach provided this document to the JAG
            for input. **Closed.**

    e.  **Action item 07-3.2.** Mr. Pendergrass will provide the JAG
        with a list of users who pull Urbanet data. **Open.**

        1.  6 Jun 07 Update. Mr. Pendergrass was unable to attend
            meeting. Update needed.

    f.  **Action item 07-3.3.** Mr. Pendergrass will provide the JAG
        with a straw man of "local scale" considerations. **Open.**

        1.  6 Jun 07 Update. Mr. Pendergrass was unable to attend
            meeting. Update needed.

    g.  **Action item 07-3.4.** Mr. Pendergrass will develop a portion
        of the JUTB concept document based upon NWS components, which
        addresses the first few lines of paragraph 2.e. in our Terms of
        Reference. **Open.**

        1.  6 Jun 07 Update. Mr. Pendergrass was unable to attend
            meeting. Update needed.

    h.  **Action item 07-3.5.** Dr. Garvey will examine existing test
        beds throughout the world and will report on how we can build
        upon their successes. **Open.**

        1.  6 Jun 07 Update. Dr. Garvey was unable to attend meeting.
            Update needed.

4.  **Discussion.**

    a.  The JAG discussed participation in the GMU AT&D conference 10-12
        July 2007. OFCM has a 2-hour block of time. Notional speakers
        are listed below:

        1.  Dr. Bach will provide an overview of the JUTB effort; past,
            present, and future.

        2.  Mr. Pendergrass will provide a briefing on Urbanet.

        3.  Jason Ching will provide information on the National Urban
            Database and Portal Tool.

        4.  Mr. Miller will provide a briefing which will cover work on
            a chemical preparedness tool.

        5.  Dr. Jasinski will provide a briefing on current and planned
            remote sensing capabilities, with an emphasis on those
            appropriate for urban environments.

        6.  Mr. Evangelista will not be able to attend, but will provide
            a briefing for someone else to give.

        7.  Ms. Nandi will consider providing a briefing.

        8.  Mr. Matthews will consider providing a briefing.

        9.  Dr. Bach will engage DTRA representatives regarding a
            briefing.

        10. Dr. Bach will engage Dr. Garvey regarding a briefing.

    b.  The JAG discussed Dr. Bach's user paper. Minor comments were
        provided, but all seemed generally pleased with the paper.

    c.  The draft operational concept document was reviewed. No changes
        were made. The latest draft version is available at the OFCM
        JUTB meeting web site,
        <http://www.ofcm.gov/jag-jutb/meetings.htm>. Dr. Bach requested
        that all JUTB participants review this and provide input.

    d.  Mr. Matthews discussed DHS organizational structure and
        requirements-based efforts. He indicated that he needs more
        information on requirements for this effort from within DHS. He
        will investigate this. Pending the success of this
        investigation, he will remain involved in our JUTB effort. As
        part of this effort, Mr. Matthews will provide information on
        how his work is prioritized.

    e.  Dr. Bach indicated that he would further develop a section of
        the operational concept document within the next couple of weeks
        and that this would be provided to the JAG for feedback prior to
        the next JUTB meeting.

5.  **New Action Items**

    a.  **Action item 07-4.1.** Mr. Matthews requested Lt Col Andrus
        provide him a list of meeting participants with contact
        information. This was provided immediately following the
        meeting. **Closed.**

    b.  **Action item 07-4.2.** GMU AT&D Conference. Dr. Bach will
        provide an overview of the JUTB effort; past, present, and
        future. **Open.**

    c.  **Action item 07-4.3.** GMU AT&D Conference. Mr. Pendergrass
        will provide a briefing on Urbanet. **Open.**

    d.  **Action item 07-4.4.** GMU AT&D Conference. Jason Ching will
        provide information on the National Urban Database and Portal
        Tool. **Open.**

    e.  **Action item 07-4.5.** GMU AT&D Conference. Mr. Miller will
        provide a briefing which will cover work on a chemical
        preparedness tool. **Open.**

    f.  **Action item 07-4.6.** GMU AT&D Conference. Dr. Jasinski will
        provide a briefing on current and planned remote sensing
        capabilities, with an emphasis on those appropriate for urban
        environments. **Open.**

    g.  **Action item 07-4.7.** GMU AT&D Conference. Mr. Evangelista
        will not be able to attend, but will provide a briefing for
        someone else to give. **Open.**

    h.  **Action item 07-4.8.** GMU AT&D Conference. Ms. Nandi will
        consider providing a briefing. **Open.**

    i.  **Action item 07-4.9.** GMU AT&D Conference. Mr. Matthews will
        consider providing a briefing. **Open.**

    j.  **Action item 07-4.10.** GMU AT&D Conference. Dr. Bach will
        engage DTRA representatives regarding a briefing. **Open.**

    k.  **Action item 07-4.11.** GMU AT&D Conference. Dr. Bach will
        engage Dr. Garvey regarding a briefing. **Open.**

    l.  **Action item 07-4.12.** Dr. Bach requested that all JUTB
        participants review the latest operational concept documents,
        available at <http://www.ofcm.gov/jag-jutb/meetings.htm>, and
        provide input. **Open.**

    m.  **Action item 07-4.13.** Mr. Matthews investigate his potential
        future involvement with this JAG and will provide information on
        how his work is prioritized. **Open.**

    n.  **Action item 07-4.14.** Dr. Bach will further develop a section
        of the operational concept document within the next couple of
        weeks and this will be provided to the JAG for feedback prior to
        the next JUTB meeting. **Open.**

6.  **Next Meeting:** The next meeting will be held at OFCM on 27 June
    2007 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT to further develop the operational
    concept document.