Working Group on Space-based Lidar Winds Spring, 2015 Meeting Meeting Objectives – Review new developments and progress since the last meeting – Start preparing for the launch of Aeolus, scheduled for late 2016 – Discuss upcoming field campaigns and modeling studies – Start discussions on preparation for the next Decadal Survey

Meeting Overview Today – Agency Updates – Technology Updates – Preparing for the next decadal survey – Aeolus calibration/validation activities Tomorrow – ATHENA/OAWL – Field Campaigns – OSSES and Modeling

Logistical Information Coffee and snacks provided courtesy of CIRES Catered lunch will be served each day. Please pay Ronda ($15/day) Group Dinner tonight at 7:00 PM at The Med Restaurant (1002 Walnut Street, just off the Boulder Mall). Order off the menu. WiFi Password: plus Breakfast coupons available for those not staying at the hotel Presentations will be available at the LWG website: /LWG/