Multidisciplinary interoperability

2. Multidisciplinary interoperability To build Operating Capacity Initial (IOC): extend current GEO IP3/AIP-2 interoperability systems in Forest, Biodiversity, Drought Advanced (AOC), research to provide: • Workflow for geo-processing/analysis • Integrated modeling for multiscale and multisource processes • Ability to express objectives or questions in natural language • Web 2.0 concepts and services for knowledge representation

3. ... GlobalSoilMap AEGOS Three Interoperability phases 1 – Enable thematic interoperability & connections local to local Forestry Biodiversity Drought Forestry Forestry Biodiversity Biodiversity Drought Drought 2 – Enable multi-disciplinary interoperability 3 – Extend interoperability to others SBAs & systems

4. Initial Operating Capacity From Initial to Advanced Operating capacity Advanced workflow modelling for distributed geoprocessing Integrated modelling of multiscale and multisource Natural langage discovery and query interface Web 2.0 ans alternative search mechanisms SEIS GEOSS GMES Multiscale Multisource Workflow Modeling Natural Language Web 2.0 Input Input Input Input requirements Advanced Operating Capacity requirements extensions requirements

5. Forestry Operating Capacity “To extend the capabilities of local, regional and global forest datasets and services into a global distributed database of forestry information, coupled with model servers that can provide vital forestry analysis tools to the GEOSS community of science.” Forestry Datasets, services, tools Development of capabilities of forest information systems: Local: datasets from Spain, Portugal about 40 services Regional: EU Forest Data Center, Obs. of Central African Forests: about 50 datasets and up to 10 services Global: Satellite imagery and Forest cover maps for TREES sample sites, FAO datasets, GEOSS initiative on Wildland Fire Warning Systemetc.

6. Biodiversity Operating Capacity “To extend the capabilities of an existing operational biodiversity information system in Africa to a global distributed database of biodiversity information, serving data from a wide array of providers around the world, coupled with model servers that can provide vital analysis tools to the GEOSS community of science.” Observatory for Protected Areas E-Habitat (Modelling service) Information on Protected areas Environmental observations Species distribution Biodiversity Assessments Ecological Forecasting Information On species CATALOGUES Services, Models, Data The Digital Observatory for Protected Areas will provide methods and tools to assess and forecast terrestrial biodiversity and habitats of areas of ecological interest as well as the threats to these areas.

7. Drought operating capacity “To develop a European Drought Observatory within the framework of INSPIRE specifications and GEOSS interoperability arrangements, fully integrated with local and national systems in Europe and international drought early warning systems as a European contribution to a Global Drought Early Warning System.” Fast access through web portal Seamless up and downscaling Comparison and analysis New perspectives for R&D

8. Cost-Benefit Analysis To assess societal benefits of INSPIRE and GEOSS for the 3 thematic areas of Forestry, Drought and Biodiversity as well as the other GEOSS societal benefit areas To undertake an overall aggregated benefit assessment To develop prescriptive guidance for “value of Information” analysts in the geospatial field and contribute also to current efforts in assessing the impact of public sector information Benefit chain concept Benefits as well as costs are considered Incremental costs and benefits with respect to interoperable systems are evaluated

9. Forestry Outreach and Dissemination Biodiv. GIGAS Drought IP3 AIP2 Raise awareness of solutions and best practices Web 2.0 SEIS GEOSS GMES Input Input Input Operating Capability Support development and outreach for international collaboration and a global information base

10. Contributions to GEOSS

11. Contributions to GEOSS