The HEASARC User's Group, HUG, has as its prime directive to "evaluate and monitor the performance of the HEASARC."

Other terms of reference and organization are as follows:

• Solicit input on the operation of the HEASARC from the astronomical community.
• Recommend guidelines for community access to the HEASARC.
• Provide help and information to the HEASARC on a wide range of disciplines relevant to its activities.
• Encourage interaction and coordination with other mission facilities and data archives, both within and outside NASA.
• Review an annual report on the HEASARC activities and progress.

The HUG meets about once a year. It provides feedback to the HEASARC director, as well as to NASA Headquarters.

Last HUG meeting: Oct 15th 2007
Next HUG meeting: A date in 2010 TBD