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Information for a Sustainable World

Information for a Sustainable World. The NEW. 1982. 1987. 1999. ‘Mission to Planet Earth’ • Study Earth as a complex interdependent system • Understand and prepare for global change Science Priorities • Seasonal/Interannual climate prediction (El Nino)

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Information for a Sustainable World

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  1. Information for a Sustainable World The NEW

  2. 1982 1987 1999 ‘Mission to Planet Earth’ • Study Earth as a complex interdependent system • Understand and prepare for global change Science Priorities • Seasonal/Interannual climate prediction (El Nino) • Causes of long-term (10-100 yr) climatic change • Atmospheric chemistry (e.g., ozone) • Terrestrial & marine ecosystems Terra Launch Earth Observing System Announced • Coordinated fleet of small and medium Earth satellites • Comprehensive Data Information System (EOSDIS)

  3. 1988 High Level Products Raw Data • Centralized Processing • Massive Facilities • Commensurate Cost DAACs • Specialized Distributed Active Archive Centers • Located with Science Teams • Still not exactly cheap Early Concepts for EOSDIS 1994

  4. 1997: Earth Science Information Partners (or, ‘You figure it out’) • Self-Governing Federation • Innovative Info Technologies • Enhanced Earth Science • Sizable Cost Reductions • Planned Interoperability

  5. Six Years Later…

  6. Gov & Univ CS/IT Researchers Op Data Systems Earth Scientists Federation Science Educators Private Entrepreneurs Decision Makers Today’s Federation Many non- NASA 77 Partners

  7. Why Do We Exist?

  8. Unifying Characteristic: A shared interest in responsible environmental stewardship

  9. NCAR Model +2.5°C Population (6.3B) Carbon Dioxide Methane Nitrous Oxide Temperature Rise of Civilization1000-Year Recap 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 Year

  10. Federation Vision:“Achieve a sustainable world”

  11. And how do we do that? (1) Put reliable data into the right hands (2) Do it actively

  12. Strategic Goals 1. Serve as facilitator and advisor for the Earth science information community. 2. Promote efficient flow of Earth science data from collection to end-use. 3. Improve quality and usability of Earth science data and information systems. 4. Expand the use of Earth science information – get it into the hands of decision-makers. 5. Educate the public about Earth science and science information systems.

  13. Agricultural Efficiency Air Quality Management Carbon Management Aviation Coastal Management Ecological Forecasting Disaster Management Homeland Security Invasive Species Public Health Water Management Energy Preservation NASA’s “Applications of National Priority”

  14. Future Strategic Partners? • NASA • NOAA • EPA • USGS • DOE • NSF • Industry • Others??

  15. DSWGs and the Federation: A Natural Symbiosis Federation Objectives • Operational prototypes • Increase value of ES products & services • Promote best practices in ES research • Processes for Community Involvement DSWG Federation Overlap DSWG Objectives

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