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Air Quality & HealthCommunity of Practice The Public
Aqua Societal Benefits NASA Air Quality TOMS-EP Tasking EDOS: Mission Control Downlink Exploitation EOSDIS & DAACs October 21-23, 2004
National Air Quality ForecastingPlanned Capabilities Current: 1-day forecast guidance for ozone • Developed and deployed initially for Northeastern US, September 2004 • Deploy Nationwide by 2009 Intermediate (5-7 years): • Develop and test capability to forecast particulate matter concentration • Particulate size < 2.5 microns Longer range (within 10 years): • Extend air quality forecast range to 48-72 hours • Include broader range of significant pollutants
But…what is the public interested in… Source: Haklay 2000, London Environment On-Line, CASE Special Report (http://www.casa.ucl.ac.uk/leosurvey.pdf) • eEurope 2002: Public sector information is an important prime material for digital content products and services. It can be the basis for many new information services and products.
EnviroFlash • EnviroFlash gives individuals instant information that they can customize for their own needs, allowing them to protect their health and their family’s. • Air quality information allows them to adjust your lifestyle when necessary on unhealthy air quality days. • EnviroFlash is especially helpful for people with sensitivities, such as the young, people with asthma, and the elderly.
Air Quality & HealthCommunity of Practice The Public
Air Quality & HealthCommunity of Practice The Public This Flow Of Information Exists
Air Quality & HealthCommunity of Practice The Public Could GEO NETCast Help on This Flow of Information? This Flow Of Information Exists
Next Steps • Still trying to engage • NARSTO • IGACO • WMO