CEOS Observation Strategy and Pilot Development

1. CEOS Observation Strategy and Pilot Development 30 January, 2013

2. Table of Contents of Observation Strategy INTRODUCTION CEOS DRM in the global context PART 1: I) Priority themes & hazard occurrence maps (floods, seismic hazards, volcanoes) II) Users III) Information needs and satellite EO abilities III.1) Views from users & experts III.2) Targets for CEOS IV) High level types & operations of EO sensors V) Contributing capabilities (activities from members, EO mission resources) VI) Gaps (between capabilities and CEOS targets) and priorities VII) Data requirements PART 2: VIII) Proposed observation strategy IX) Establish linkages to enlarged actions and new partnerships (description of pilots)

3. ‘Coordinated Pilots’ - overview • Purpose: serve as showcase for international DRM community, in particular demonstrating a) the value of increased CEOS coordination in this area; b) the uniqueness of this contribution; c) benefits of closer ties to users; d) ease of access to data; e) potential for increased roles of space agencies in DRM in the context of post HFA initiatives. • Scope: • Based on thematic priorities; • Support full disaster cycle, with emphasis on risk reduction; • Build on existing initiatives when possible; • Tailored to specific geographic areas (resource constraint).

4. Coordinated Pilots: • One in each selected thematic area; • Start where possible from existing project – augment with linkages to other projects and voluntary contributions from other CEOS agencies; • Limited to three years; • Results to be showcased in context of World Conference on Disaster Reduction 2015 (post HFA)

5. Criteria For Pilot Content • User-driven: focus on strongest DRM needs • Philanthropic: focus on developing world • Political: focus on high-profile “showcase” projects to demonstrate success; highlight success of EO as applied to risk reduction as opposed to response, or as applied to full DRM cycle • Economic: focus on enabling EO application where sustainable paths are identified • Practical: focus on CEOS agency priorities and existing projects and build around these strengths; developing synergy between CEOS agency projects

6. Pilots vs Sustainable Services • Long-term goal to promote sustainable services for disaster risk reduction based on or integrating satellite Earth observations • Short-term goal to identify manageable and visable CEOS contribution to showcase how EO might be used effectively by DRM community • Linkages between pilots and sustainable services TBD, as is possible CEOS: 3-year pilots followed by CEOS decision on next steps at Plenary 2015

7. User Needs & Pilot Scope