Suomi NPP Applications Workshop 21-22 June 2012 • Washington, DC

1. Suomi NPP Applications Workshop 21-22 June 2012 • Washington, DC Sponsored by: Organized with:

2. Welcome

3. Earth Science & Applications The national strategy outlined here has as its overarching objective a program of scientific discovery and development of applications that will enhance economic competitiveness, protect life and property, and assist in the stewardship of the planet for this and future generations. Earth Science Decadal Survey |‌ 3

4. NASA Earth Science Missions |‌ 4

5. Applications and EOS Era

6. Global Fire Information Management System Challenge: Fire managers (especially in remote locations) need timely information on fires still burning in and around their areas of responsibility. Terra & Aqua satellites possess sensors to identify thermal anomalies and active fire locations. Fire Information Sent Out via Rapid Response System Email alerts, SMS/Text messages, images, active fire data |‌ 6

7. Global Fire Information Management System Terra & Aqua satellites possess sensors to identify thermal anomalies and active fire locations. UN FAO now operates this on-going, operational system as Global Fire Info Management System http://www.fao.org/nr/gfims/en/ |‌ 7

8. Volcanic Ash Advisories • Background • Volcanic ash can cause damage to engines, windscreens and fuselages, making it necessary to reroute, delay, or cancel flights to protect the aircraft and passenger safety • Aura/OMI data enables reliable detection of volcanic ash clouds using SO2 data. • SO2 is a reliable marker for fresh ash clouds; discrimination between volcanic plume and clouds • Applied Sciences project with NOAA and FAA to integrate Aura data products into the Volcanic Ash Advisory Centers (VAAC) • Initial focus on 2 of 9 VAACs in the U.S. Terra/MODIS: Ash plume on May 6, 2010 during the Eyjafjallajokull eruption in Iceland. • Eyjafjallajokull Eruption • VAACs in Europe did not use Aura/OMI data • 19.April.2010, US began to provide this information to London VAAC for sectors covering Iceland and Northwest Europe |‌ 8

9. OMI detects ash (Aerosol Index, AI) and SO2 Volcanic Ash Detection with Aura/OMI April 15 Total SO2 mass ~3000-4000 tons. April 16 The Eyjafjallajokull (Iceland) 2010 eruption was unusual because effusive eruptions typically emit limited ash that falls locally. Here, glacial melt produced much phreatic fine ash that drifted at relatively low altitudes. |‌ 9

10. Volcanic Ash Advisories – Impact Analysis • Analysis • Flight cancellations and revenue losses due to Eyjafjallajökull • Costs of repairing or replacing aircraft systems damaged by interactions with volcanic ash • Historical data on passenger aircraft interaction with volcanic ash • Results • Use of the Earth observations beginning April 19th saved between $25-$72 million in avoided revenue losses due to unnecessary delays and avoided costs due to aircraft damages. • Estimate: Additional $132 million if used from start of eruption • Global extrapolation to potential annual impact from use of the Aura data (accounting for the annual frequency and magnitude of volcanic eruptions): • Estimate: Expected value of up to $10 million annually (majority from avoided revenue losses than equipment damage) |‌ 10

11. NASA Applied Sciences Program

12. NASA and Earth Science The NASA Earth Science Division supports basic and applied research on the Earth system and its processes. Significant efforts are to characterize and understand Earth system processes and to improve predictions of the Earth system. In the course of Earth science, NASA pursues innovative and practical applications of Earth observations and new scientific knowledge to improve public and private organizations’ decision-making activities. Technology Satellite Missions Research Data Systems Applications |‌ 12

13. Applied Sciences Program Discovering and demonstrating innovative and practical applications of Earth Science The Applied Sciences Program funds projects that enable uses of Earth observations in organizations’ policy, business, and management decisions. Applications http://AppliedSciences.NASA.gov Capacity Building Satellite Mission Planning |‌ 13

14. Applications Areas Emphasis in 4 Applications Areas Opportunities in additional applications areas Agriculture Climate Disasters Ecological Forecasting Energy Water Resources Health & Air Quality Oceans Weather |‌ 14

15. Suomi NPP Applications Workshop

16. Suomi NPP Applications Workshop Purpose: Familiarize the applications community with the Suomi NPP mission and with information on acquisition and use of the data.  • I. Update Earth science and applications communities on Suomi NPP including: • instrument performance • data characteristics • access to data and data products |‌ 16

17. Suomi NPP Applications Workshop Purpose: Familiarize the applications community with the Suomi NPP mission and with information on acquisition and use of the data.  II. Review applications of data from all Suomi NPP instruments Emphasis on VIIRS and on applications areas of Disasters, Water Resources, Ecological Forecasting, and Health & Air Quality. |‌ 17

18. Suomi NPP Applications Workshop Purpose: Familiarize the applications community with the Suomi NPP mission and with information on acquisition and use of the data.  III. Provide information on opportunities for community feedback to Suomi NPP team on data products, data access, and other user needs. |‌ 18

19. Suomi NPP Applications Workshop Break-out sessions are specifically set-up to gather input on data products and data access • Data sets of potential value • 3-5 most important data products • Data continuity from Terra, Aqua, and Aura • Data access improvements • Impediments to use of satellite data and products |‌ 19

20. National Oceans Month The National Ocean Policy recognizes that economic growth and improved stewardship of ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes environments are linked. The Policy benefits the economy by providing better data and information that supports shipping, fishing, energy, and agricultural industries. Continuation of research and applications through Suomi NPP Exploration of new ocean and coastal applications from Suomi NPP |‌ 20

21. National Oceans Month Aqua/MODIS Image of sediment throughout coastal Louisiana and into Gulf of Mexico as a result of flooding on the Mississippi River. Aqua/MODIS image of Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill |‌ 21

22. Applications Development and Sources

23. Applications Readiness Levels ARL 9 – ARL 8 – ARL 7 – ARL 6 – ARL 5 – ARL 4 – ARL 3 – ARL 2 – ARL 1 Applications Readiness Levels (ARL) 9. Approved, Operational Deploymentand Use in Decision Making 8. Application Completed and Qualified 7. Application Prototype in Partners’Decision Making 6. Demonstrate in RelevantEnvironment 5. Validation in Relevant Environment 4. Initial Integration and Verification 3. Proof of Application Concept 2. Application Concept 1. Basic Research Partner Demonstration and Transition Development, Test, and Validation Discovery and Feasibility |‌ 23

24. Sources of Applications Genealogy of Applications Lineage & heritage of applications to the advances in research, satellite missions, data systems, and technology that enabled the application and societal benefits Effective approaches to bridge from research & development to applications and sustained uses. Technology Satellite Missions Research Data Systems Applications |‌ 24

25. Sources of Applications American Geophysical Union 2012 Fall Meeting (December 3-7) Session PA006 Earth Science Applications: Tracing Their Sources and Heritage Deadline for submissions is 8 August 2012 http://fallmeeting.agu.org/2012/ |‌ 25

26. The mind may, as it appears to me, divide science into three parts. The first comprises the most theoretical principles, and those more abstract notions whose application is either unknown or very remote. The second is composed of those general truths which still belong to pure theory, but lead nevertheless by a straight and short road to practical results. Methods of application and means of execution make up the third. Each of these different portions of science may be separately cultivated, although reason and experience show that none of them can prosper long, if it be absolutely cut off from the other two. - Alexis DeTocqueville Democracy in America, 1835

27. (First) Suomi NPP Applications Workshop Organizing Committee John Haynes, NASA HQ Ed Sheffner, NASA ARC Diane Wickland, NASA HQ Shahid Habib, NASA GSFC Fritz Policelli, NASA GSFC Steven Platnick, NASA GSFC Gary Jedlovec, NASA MSFC Jim Gleason, NASA GSFC Forrest Melton, NASA ARC/Cal State Monterey Jim Verdin, USGS John Furgerson, NOAA Mitch Goldberg, NOAA Michael Cosh, USDA Gailynne Bouret, BAERI Sponsored by: Organized with: |‌ 28

28. National Aeronautics and Space Administration Thank You http://AppliedSciences.NASA.gov

29. National Aeronautics and Space Administration Back-up Materials