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Overview of GEOSS & IEOS: Process and Progress

Overview of GEOSS & IEOS: Process and Progress. VADM Conrad C. Lautenbacher, Jr. US Navy (Ret.) Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere May 9, 2005. Presentation Outline. The Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS) Overview

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Overview of GEOSS & IEOS: Process and Progress

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  1. Overview of GEOSS & IEOS:Process and Progress VADM Conrad C. Lautenbacher, Jr. US Navy (Ret.) Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere May 9, 2005

  2. Presentation Outline • The Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS) Overview • International Earth Observations—an Update from GEO I • The US Role—IEOS as US Component of GEOSS • Vision for the Future—Shared Challenges

  3. GEOSS Overview EOS I • EOS I • July 31, 2003, Washington, D.C. • 34 Countries + 20 International Organizations • EOS II • April 25, 2004, Tokyo, Japan • 47 Countries + EC + 26 International Organizations • EOS III February 2005, Brussels • 60 Countries + EC and 34 International Organizations • 10-Year Implementation Plan • Commerce Secretary Gutierrez led the US delegation EOS II EOS III

  4. Presentation Outline • The Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS) Overview • International Earth Observations—an Update from GEO I • The US Role—IEOS as US Component of GEOSS • Vision for the Future—Shared Challenges

  5. GEO IGeneva, Switzerland • First meeting of new GEO at WMO headquarters on May 2-3 • Iceland recognized as newest member of growing effort • GEO agreed to 12 member Executive Committee • Africa (2), Americas (3), Asia and Oceania (3), Commonwealth of Independent States (1), Europe (3) • Co-Chairs: US, EC (developed); China, South Africa (developing) • Tsunami Update – IOC

  6. 3 1 3 2 3 Americas Europe Africa Asia/Oceania Brazil Honduras USA European Commission Italy Germany South Africa Morocco China Japan Thailand Commonwealth of Independent States GEO Executive Committee Russia

  7. GEO ExCom Initial Meeting • Immediately after GEO I • Establish Functions and Roles • ExCom = Working Body / GEO = Decision Body • Set Up Committee Structure • S&T Mechanism • User Interface Mechanism • Architecture • Data Policy

  8. Presentation Outline • The Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS) Overview • International Earth Observations—an Update from GEO I • The US Role—IEOS as US Component of GEOSS • Vision for the Future—Shared Challenges

  9. U.S. Contribution to GEOSSAn Interagency Effort

  10. IEOS and GEOSSA System of Systems U.S. Component GEOSS U.S. IEOS Ocean Component of GOOS Ocean Component of U.S. IEOS U.S. IOOS GOOS U.S. Component

  11. Other National Earth Observation Efforts • Other countries are following the lead of the US and Europe in developing their own national integration structures: • Canada • China • Japan • Morocco • South Africa

  12. Presentation Outline • The Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS) Overview • International Earth Observations—an Update from GEO I • The US Role—IEOS as US Component of GEOSS • Vision for the Future—Shared Challenges

  13. Vision for the Future— Shared Challenges • Challenges at the national level amplified at the international level • 10 Year Implementation Plan Reference Document identifies about 500 near-, mid-, and long-term goals • Opportunities for cooperation are also increased • IEOS and GEOSS mutually dependent for success

  14. Science and Technology Advice / User Interface • Ensuring quality input from Science and Technical Community critical to GEOSS success • Maintaining robust interface with user community to ensure that priorities are properly aligned with needs • Maintaining political will by delivering on societal benefit opportunities

  15. Common System Architecture • Supports a range of implementation options • Addresses planned, research and operational systems • Capabilities interfaced through interoperability specifications • Inclusion of metadata and quality indicators • Continuity of observations, and instigation of new observations • Builds on existing systems and historical data • Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework

  16. Data Management • Data Management Needs • New Systems mean 100-fold increase in data • Current systems already face challenges • Development of browser and visualization systems— underpinned by core geospatial technologies • Interoperability through protocols and standards

  17. Data ManagementGeostationary Satellites CIMSS Much improved spatial and temporal coverage Current GOES Sounder coverage in one hour GOES-R: New generation of current U.S. geostationary operational environmental satellite (GOES) series GOES-R HES Sounder coverage in one hour

  18. A final thought… • “GEOSS can only succeed if the U.S. effectively implements IEOS.” • IEOS/GEOSS Implementation Issues, A Study Developed by the Atmospheric Policy Program, American Meteorological Society, p. 41. 2004. • The success of both the international and national plans depends upon a healthy discourse between all providers and users, both in the public and private sectors.

  19. Questions?

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