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IEEE. IEEE TAG. GEOSS Development. An IEEE Success Story. Tom Wiener Chair, ICEO t.wiener@ieee.org. Mike Lightner, Chair-Elect Jay Pearlman, 2007-2009 Chair. June 11, 2010. Ecosystems. Atmosphere. Climate. Disasters. Health. Ocean. Land. Earth Observations.
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GEOSS Development An IEEE Success Story Tom Wiener Chair, ICEO t.wiener@ieee.org Mike Lightner, Chair-Elect Jay Pearlman, 2007-2009 Chair June 11, 2010
Ecosystems Atmosphere Climate Disasters Health Ocean Land Earth Observations Improved Understanding for Global Management A Basis for Sustainable Development
Framework • Group on Earth Observations www.earthobservations.org • Global Earth Observation System of Systems • IEEE-GEO Collaboration • Opportunities
FIRST MEETING An Intergovernmental group with 81 Members and 58 Participating Organizations U.S. Department of State, Washington DC July 31, 2003
GEO • Response tothe 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development and to G8 leaders • Voluntary partnership of governments and international organizations • Framework to coordinate strategies and investments • Charged with developing GEOSS
…we will accelerate efforts within the Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS), ... in priority areas, inter alia, climate change and water resources management, by strengthening observation, prediction and data sharing ... capacity building for developing countries … interoperability and linkage …
GEOSSGlobal, Coordinated, Comprehensive Sustained System of Observing Systems
GEOSS Vision is to realize a future wherein decisions and actions for the benefit of humankind are informed via coordinated, comprehensive, and sustained Earth observations and information.
What is a “System of Systems?” • Definition: • A System-of-Systems (SoS) is a “super-system” comprised of elements that are themselves complex, independent systems which interact to achieve a common goal. • Common Characteristics: • The component systems achieve well-substantiated purposes in their own right even if detached from the overall system Not just a large, complex system • The components systems are managed in large part for their own purposes rather than the purposes of the whole Constructed of Independent systems • It exhibits behavior, including emergent behavior, not achievable by the component systems acting independently Value of the synergy Dynamic, open environment • Component systems, functions, and behaviors may be added or removed during its use 13
Three perceptions of “A System of Systems” A System for Integrating Observation, Modeling, and Data Management Systems Disaster Health Energy Climate A System for Coordinating the Nine Socio Benefit Areas Water Weather A System for Converging Observation Systems Worldwide Ecosystem Agriculture Biodiversity 14
GEOSSGlobal Earth Observation System of Systems • An integrating infrastructure for Earth observing and information systems to inform decision making for society • 2015: Global, Coordinated, Comprehensive and Sustained System of Observing Systems
GEOSS Objectives • Improve and Coordinate Observation Systems • Provide Open Data Access • Foster Use • Build Capacity • Identify gaps in observations based on user requirements
Strategic Goals • Sustain operation of networks and components • Address data sharing • Implement interoperability • Build capacity • Catalyze investments • Foster R&D
GEOSS Development • 10-Year Development Plan http://earthobservations.org/documents/10-Year%20Implementation%20Plan.pdf • Two-Year Work Plan • Current plan for 2009-2011 http://earthobservations.org/documents/work%20plan/geo_wp0911_rev2_091210.pdf
GEOSS Development • Successes • GEO boosts access to data for Haiti earthquake • US, China, Brazil offer free data • GEOBON informs biodiversity decisions – creating global networks • GEO stimulates global R&D programs and international collaborations
GEOSS Development • Challenges • Interoperability • Open data access • Participant funding self-generated 21
Data Sharing • Full Open Exchange of Data • Recognizing Relevant International Instruments and National Policies and Legislation • Minimum time delay, cost • Free of Charge or Cost of Reproduction for Research and Education
Interoperability Interoperable Architecture and Standard Formats • Technical Specifications for Collecting, Processing, Storing, and Disseminating Data and Products • Non-proprietary Standards • Defining System Compliance for Contribution
GEOSS Work Plan Organization • Cross-cutting Committees • ADC STC • CBC UIC • Societal Benefit Areas
Water Disasters Ecosystems Agriculture Energy Health Climate Biodiversity Weather Societal Benefits 25
Societies & Councils participate in GEO ComSoc Computer EMBS Save Earth Game for young adults Health and Environment Advanced Comm for GEOSS GRS-S OES AESS/ Sys Council South Africa Advisor J-STARS Ocean Information System for GEOSS System of Systems South Africa Space Tech
IEEE Successes andImpacts in GEOSS Leading Standards and Interoperability Sponsoring Global Workshops and Publications Water for the World Pilot Projects
IEEE-GEO Workshops Boston, USA-08 Air Quality & coastal Ecosystems Quebec, Canada-08 Science Modeling & Data Policy Valencia-08 Architecture Of GEOSS Krakow-10 Drought, Biodiversity, Forests Toronto, Canada-08 UIC workshop Geneva-09 Health Kobe, Japan-08 Oceans & Water Seattle-10 Ocean Observation Beijing-08 Air Quality & Health San Francisco-09 Water Honolulu-10 Data Quality & Spectrum Allocation Bucharest-10 Black Sea Kampala-09 Disasters Accra-08 Water Security & Ecosystems Honolulu-08 Communications & disaster management Oslo-10 Polar Climate Santiago-10 Forest & Bio-Energy Washington-09 Health
Editor-in-Chief Paul Racette GSFC Earthzine • GEO Outreach Task • Successful and growing • Current article: Nutritious Potato a Global Source of Sustainable Food and Income • Current person: Judith Curry On the Credibility of Climate Research • Always looking for writers and syndications www.earthzine.org
Water Harvesting • Food Security • Collaboration: villagers, local industries, NGO, ISRO, IEEE, international consultants • Regional training leading to regional and international expansion
IEEE Successes andImpacts in GEOSS • Leading Standards and Interoperability • Sponsoring Global Workshops and Publications • Water for the World Pilot Projects • Recognized for leadership contributions • Building relationships with governments and international organizations
Advisor to Nations • IEEE has a wealth of expertise that has not been organized to provide specific advice/studies for Governments beyond US • South Africa as Pilot - Initially funded by NIC - now self-sustaining
Partnering with SA Government and IEEE SA Section for Human CapacityDevelopment Satellite Calibration Energy Rural Communications Telemedicine South Africa
GEO Portal • Web-based interface for searching and accessing data, information, imagery, services, applications • Connects users reliable, up-to-date, integrated user-friendly information
User Requirements Inventory and Gaps Understand Requirements State of Play Discovery Prototyping Gap Analyses Operations Filling Data Gaps Harmonize Data Data Policy Services &Registries Data Access Interoperability Harmonization Capacity Building & Feed back Data Use Data Quality R&D Development USER GCI Operational View
IEEE-GEO Collaboration supports IEEE Goals (1) • Standards – ICEO initiated SCC-40 Earth Observation • IEEE leads GEO Standards & Interoperability Forum • Smart Grid – IEEE leads the GEO Energy Community of Practice • Public Visibility – Current focus is Sustainable World, object of GEO
IEEE-GEO Collaboration supports IEEE Goals (2) • Medical Informatics - IEEE leads the GEOSS Task on Information Systems for Health • India – IEEE Water for the World Water Harvesting Pilot Project • Education – IEEE contributes to GEO capacity building globally
IEEE-GEO CollaborationAn IEEE Success Story Pursuing Societal Benefits Well-organized substantial group of volunteers Spanning Countries Societies Recognized and Appreciated Financially healthy Great opportunities! Come and Play ... Working with Societies Councils Sections Other OUs
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