GEOSS IP Targets — Disasters 2006 -2007 Planning

GEOSS IP Targets - Disasters 2006 -2007 Planning Space-based observation In-situ observation Strengthen Int’l charter Geo-sat for non-weather purposes 2008 -2011 Prototyping CEOS-assured continuity of critical observations Explore Lidar/In. SAR topography for low relief & coastal zones Expansion of seismic network Products Access to SRTM data Inventory of hazard maps Indicates a substantial role for CEOS & space agencies Address unmet needs: - Significant increase in SAR (C/X/L) - Optimized L-band SAR for In. SAR & forests - Hyper-spectral for smoke & pollution plumes Develop methods for soil moisture - Passive microwave determining shallow bathymetry (tsunami apps) Expansion of regional projects Pilot studies In. SAR integration to warning/prediction sys Operational R/T monitoring of seismic, volcanic Activities and tsunami propagation New airborne sensor capabilities (hyper-spectral, hi-res IR, LIDAR) Integration 2012 -2015 Integrated system of In. SAR and GPS More automated satellite data processing systems for rapid hazard detection (oil spill, fires. . ) Expansion of inventory of hazard maps & migration to GIS using common standards Systematic methods for rapid shallow bathymetry

GEOSS IP Targets - Health 2006 -2007 Planning Space-based observation 2008 -2011 2012 -2015 Prototyping Operational Define High resolution sensors for health Derive wide-area health parameters from satellite observations Spec for new major obs capabilities In-situ observation Spec for New major obs capabilities Products & services integrating Earth science DBs with health info Inventory of EO DBs with potential health applications Integrated Health information network database Develop early detection sys for health-related change Integration Products Models User IF Plan to fill-in RS gaps with necessary in-situ observations Improved methods to fill in gaps Better disease surveillance Improve access to historical RS data for health applns Facilitate early detection and control of environmental risks RS maps of gasses, aerosols, pollution Develop models relating RS data Develop human health to epidemiology or disease indicators based on environmental measure Define observation & data requirements Coordination group of health organisations as EO users Formation of global community

GEOSS IP Targets - Energy 2006 -2007 2008 -2011 Planning 2012 -2015 Prototyping Operational Implement operational observing system reliable & timely data for energy sector Space-based observation In-situ observation Implement operational observing system Integration Product Exchange & use of data/products, forecast information New energy-tailored products and services Support development of new generation weather and climate models Model Strategic plan Develop strategic plan to use new generation systems Evaluation and revision of strategic plan

GEOSS IP Targets - Climate 2006 -2007 Planning Space-based observation In-situ observation 2008 -2011 Prototyping Operational Implement GCOS-IP and IGOS Theme reports (59 CEOS actions identified) Support research for devt of observations of key ECVs: ozone, aerosols, CO 2. . Implement baseline networks: GSN, GUAN, etc. Dev. and operate new instruments for ECVs Implement GCOS-IP and IGOS Theme reports Intergovernmental mechanism for the terrestrial domain Dev. and operate new instruments for ECVs Establish data archive centers for ECVs, commitments for integrated global analysis of ECVs Integration Develop data integration facilities Model Strategic plan 2012 -2015 Integrated obs sys for Atmospheric chemistry Promote re-analysis program Advances in predictability of climate Establish strong international co-ord mechanisms (obs. orgs, researchers, users) Develop a long-term strategy for obs, data assimilation and modeling

GEOSS IP Targets - Water 2006 -2007 Planning Space-based observation In-situ observation 3 hourly global precipitation Study capabilities for: - surface water quality - streamflow and water storage (altimeters) Product 2012 -2015 Prototyping Operational GPM & Missions for surface & subsurface water stores Plan water quality monitoring Gravity mission for ground water stores Improve existing in-situ sys Test global net of integrated insitu sites Water level data collection sys Make integrated in-situ obs site operational Implementation plan for data integration system Test a fully integrated prototype data system with assimilation, analysis & visualisation Integrated precip. and soil moisture products (IGOS-P) New products for precipitation, soil moisture, evaporation and evapotranspiration Operational integrated data system System for monitoring WC changes Routine watershed health indicators Data and info on water quantity and quality to protoype expert decision support sys Integrated info on climate indices/ extreme events Plan integrated in-situ network Int’l coord. mechanisms Integration 2008 -2011 Integrated water cycle data sets Model User IF Framework for ensemble hydro prediction Collaborative mechanism between obs and research community

GEOSS IP Targets - Weather 2006 -2007 Planning Space-based observation In-situ observation Invest in critical data gaps (wind & humidity profiles, ocean evaporation, soil moisture, precipitation) Prototyping Support WMO activities to improve data observation & models of severe weather events & associated early warning systems - inc regional centres in dev. countries Invest in critical data gaps Support WMO for EUCOS expansion feasibility Improve predictive models 2012 -2015 Operational New observation systems to cover specific observations -wind&humidity profiles at all levels - temp profiles with adeq. vert resn in cloudy areas - precipitation - soil moisture - surface pressure - snow equivalent water content - etc Support WMO plan for regional in-situ observation networks based on EUCOS model Support WMO activities to improve data observation & models of severe weather events & associated early warning systems - inc regional centres in dev. countries Integration Model 2008 -2011 Support WMO to Improve data and models Sustained operations of dev. country regional centers for severe weather warnings

GEOSS IP Targets - Ecosystem 2006 -2007 Planning 2008 -2011 2012 -2015 Prototyping Operational Implement IGOS Carbon Planning observing system Space-based observation Continuity of moderate to high-resolution EO satellites for Land cover & ocean colour Study new sensors and platforms In-situ observation Validate SAR and hyper spectral images Globally agreed ecosystem classification scheme Develop scale up tools Eliminate regional disparity in observations Product Global in-situ and airbone networks for satellite validation Networking of obs institutions Coordinate ecosystem reference site network Implement IGOS Carbon observing system Integration Global ecosystem mapping at 500 m resolution Implement global nitrogen obs system Spatially-resolved information on ecosystem change to deliver sustainable ecosystem services Monitoring of urban ecosystems Rescue historical information Baseline maps of global ecosystem properties

GEOSS IP Targets - Agriculture 2006 -2007 Planning Land cover mapping of 1: 1 M Space-based observation In-situ observation Use of geo-sat data in food-insecure regions Establish basis for continuity of high resolution optical/radar sats (530 m) On-time monitoring and info sys for significant events fire, forest conversion, forest management 2008 -2011 Prototyping Establish role of satellite data in global farming systems database Global irrigated agriculture map & monitoring Global production capabilities: Land cover obs for 1: 250, 000 Land use obs for 1: 500, 000 Continuity of high-resolution imagery for monitoring logging in key biodiverse regions Support completion of world soil and terrestrial DB at 1: 1 M On-time monitoring and info sys for significant events crop yields and crop water stress On-time monitor and info sys for significant event for land degradation and desertification Fully integ obs sys for on-time drought EWS for food-insecure regions Operational linkage of EO data to production and usage statistics Analytical tools and methods for agriculture risk assessment Product Operational Global land cover product at 1: 500, 000 Integration Use of agriculture, forestry, fishery production statistics to pixel level 2012 -2015 Socio-economic data converted to pixel Global DB and assessment of agriculture

GEOSS IP Targets - Biodiversity 2006 -2007 Planning Space-based observation In-situ observation Distributed obs network interoperable through GBIF Support data sys integration Prototyping Operational Monitor sys for endangered species Systematic monitor of biodiv. in all ecosystems Capture 12 M new obs per annum Near-real time data on detection of Invasive organisms Full operationality and integration of citizen-based obs sys Timely data and info for policy makers Product Strategic plan 2012 -2015 None identified Capture 10 M new obs Integration 2008 -2011 Develop obs strategies to support 2010 CBD targets Strategy for citizen-based Biodiversity obs system Obs network optimized incl. development of new sites Addition of 15 M new data points yearly plus trend analysis capabilities Distributed biodiversity network integrated into policy system

GEOSS IP Targets - Commonalities 2006 -2007 2008 -2011 Planning Prototyping 2012 -2015 Operational Strategic and Joint evaluation of tactical prototype guidance on how sys of sys and operational to research demonstration converge sys and Integration Periodic demo of overall progress interoperability Interoperability among of interoperability achieved towards data sets the GEOSS Formal commitments Product Strategic plan Sharing of best practice for development of products customized for specific SBA Optimum use of GEOSS data and inf Plan to sustain and evolve sys of sys beyond 10 years

GEOSS IP Targets - Architecture 2006 -2007 In-situ observation Integration Baseline sites for global in-situ networks Formal commitments - incl. to interoperability Network-distributed catalogue of GEOSS participants and components Process for reaching interoperability Use of SDI components in areas such as geodetic reference frames, common geographic data Cost-and-benefit sharing mechanism to assist devt. of optimal obs. systems Framework for future continuity of obs and initiating new obs Analysis of systems for data transfer & dissemination by GEOSS members Common understanding on future global data dissemination capability 2008 -2011 2012 -2015

GEOSS IP Targets – Data & Users 2006 -2007 2008 -2011 Prototyping Planning Integration Product Strategic plan Mechanism for coordinating user needs within SBAs 2012 -2015 Operational International info sharing capabilities, incl. Internet-based services Common data, metadata, Life cycle data management, incl. analysis, visualization of large volume data products across SBAs Protection of radio frequency Sharing of data and products and their Use in decision making support Efforts for enhanced data availability and usability beyond 10 years

GEOSS IP Targets – Capacity Building 2006 -2007 Planning Comprehensive review and gap analysis Strategic plan 2008 -2011 2012 -2015 Prototyping Operational Produce monitoring and evaluation mechanism of CB efforts Methodologies to monitor and evaluate CB initiatives for EO Recommended priorities for new CB Encourage CB components in SBAs Education /Training Institutional /Infrastruct. Strengthen education, research and communications Network of experts Establish baseline sites for global in-situ and RS networks Facilitate access to data and models particularly for developing Countries Education and training to provide a global base of technical expertise Funding of multinational projects, incl. establishment of infrastructure Sustained CB strategy that significantly strengthens capabilities of DCs in: -use, access, analysis, integrate data and products, improve infrastructure

GEOSS IP Targets - Outreach 2006 -2007 Planning Outreach Implement outreach plan 2008 -2011 Prototyping 2012 -2015 Operational All target audience should be reached

A system of Systems - Space-based observation 2006 -2007 Disaster 2008 -2011 CEOS-assured continuity of critical observation Strengthen Int’l charter Geo for non-weather purposes Health Define hi-res sensors for health observations Support research program for devt of obs of key ECVs: ozone, aerosols, CO 2. . 3 hourly global precipitation Water cycle Weather Ecosystem Address unmet needs: - Significant increase in SAR (C/X/L) - Optimized L-band SAR for In. SAR & forests - Hyper-spectral for smoke & pollution plumes - Passivemethods for soil Develop microwave determining moisture shallow bathymetry (tsunami apps) Plan to fill-in RS gaps with necessary in-situ observations Implement operational observing system - reliable & timely data for energy sector Implement GCOS-IP and IGOS Theme reports (59 actions identified) Energy Climate Explore lidar/In. SAR topography for low relief & coastal zones RS maps for gasses and aerosols, pollutions Define wide-area health parameters from sat Spec for new major obs capabilities 2012 -2015 Study capabilities for: - surface water quality - streamflow and water storage (altimeters) Dev. and operate new instruments for ECVs GPM & missions for surface and subsurface water stores Plan water quality monitoring Gravity mission for ground water stores Invest in critical data gaps (wind & humidity profiles, ocean evaporation, soil moisture, precipitation) Support WMO activities to improve data observation & models of severe weather events & associated early warning systems - inc regional centres in dev. countries Continuity of moderate to high-resolution EO satellites for land cover & ocean colour Study new sensors and platforms Global ecosystem mapping at 500 m resolution Routine watershed health indicators New observation systems to cover specific observations -wind&humidity profiles at all levels - temp profiles with adeq. vert resn in cloudy areas - precipitation - soil moisture - surface pressure - snow equivalent water content - etc Implement IGOS Carbon observing system Establish utility of SAR & hyperspectral Agriculture Global land cover product at 1: 500, 000 Land cover mapping of 1: 1 M data Use of geo sat Establish role of sat data in global farm In food insecure regions sys DB Continuity of high resolution optical/radar sats (5 -30 m) Global production capabilities: Land cover obs for 1: 250, 000 Land use obs for 1: 500, 000

A system of Systems - Integration 2006 -2007 Disaster Health In. SAR integration to warning and prediction system Products and services integrating Earth science DBs with health info Integrated Health info network database 2008 -2011 Integrated system of In. SAR and GPS Inventory of EO DBs with potential health applications Facilitate early detection and control of environmental risks Develop early detection system for health-related change Establish data archive centers for ECVs, commitments for integrated global analysis of ECVs Climate Develop data integration facilities Water cycle Weather Ecosystem Test a fully integrated prototype data system Operational integrated data with assimilation, analysis & visualisation system System for monitoring WC changes Support WMO for new regional dev Sustained operations of regional center ctry Implement IGOS Carbon obs system centers for severe weather warning Implement global nitrogen obs Spatially-resolved information on sys Globally agreed classn. scheme ecosystem change for sustainable ecosystem services Monitoring of urban ecosystems Eliminate regional disparity On-time monitoring and info sys for significant events: - fire, forest conversion & mgt Use of agriculture, forestry, fishery production statistics to a pixel level Biodiversity Integrated obs sys for atmos. chem. Promote reanalysis program Implementation plan for data integration system Develop scale up tools Agriculture 2012 -2015 Support data sys integration On-time monitoring & infosys for significant events On-time monitor and info sys for land degradation and desertification Fully integ obs sys for on-time drought E Operational linkage of EO data to statistics Socio-economic data converted to pixel Analytical tools and methods for Global DB and assessment of agricultur Agriculture risk asessment Near-real time data on invasive organisms Full operationality and integration of citizen-based obs sys Distributed biodiversity network integrated into policy system

A system of Systems - Products 2006 -2007 Disaster Historical RS data Expansion of inventory of hazard maps RS maps of gasses, aerosols, pollution Exchange & use of data/products, forecast info Energy Water cycle 2012 -2015 Access to SRTM data Inventory of hazard maps Health 2008 -2011 New energy tailored products and services Integrated precip. and soil moisture products (IGOS-P) New products for precipitation, soil moisture, Data and info on water quantity and quali evaporation and evapotranspiration to prototype expert decision support syste Integrated water cycle data sets Integrated info on climate indices/ extreme events Weather Ecosystem Rescue historical info Baseline maps of global ecosystem properties Agriculture Global irrigated maps Biodiversity Timely data and info for policy makers

A system of Systems - Model 2006 -2007 Health 2008 -2011 Develop model relating RS data Develop human health indicators based on environmental measure to epidemiology or disease Support development of new generation weather and climate models Energy Advance in predictability of climate Climate Water Framework for ensemble hydrologic prediction Weather Improve predictive models Ecosystem 2012 -2015 Prototype expert decision support system Support WMO to Improve data and models