U.S. Integrated Earth Observation System
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U.S. Integrated Earth Observation System
Vice Admiral Conrad C. Lautenbacher, Jr., U.S. Navy (Ret.)Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans & Atmosphere/NOAA
Forum on Earth ObservationsSeptember 20, 2004
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Presentation Outline
Global FrameworkU.S. Contribution to Global Earth Observation System of SystemsSocietal BenefitsImplementation and IntegrationNext Steps
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The Global Framework
A distributed system of systems Improves coordination of
strategies and observation systems
Links all platforms: in situ, aircraft, and satellite networks
Identifies gaps in our global capacity
Facilitates exchange of data and information
Improves decision-makers’ abilities to address pressing policy issues
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U.S. Contribution to GEOSS
VISIONEnable a healthy public, economy, and planet through an integrated, comprehensive, and sustained Earth observation system.
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Benefits Focus
Natural & Human Induced
Disasters
Human Health & Well-Being
Energy Resources
Climate Variability &
Change
Water Resources
Weather Information,
Forecasting & Warning
Ecosystems
Sustainable Agriculture &
Desertification
Oceans
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Implementation Approach
Interface With User CommunityCollect Earth ObservationsManage DataSustain CapacityDeliver Information
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Implementation Aspects
Policy and Planning Data Sharing Critical Observations
Technical Interoperability Data Management
Fiscal
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U.S. Governance Structure
OSTP/OMB guidance memo June 6, 2003Earth Observation SubcommitteeCoordinated Interagency Approach Imperative
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Integration
Policy and Planning Integration Focus on specific societal benefits
Issue and Problem Focused Integration
Address a particular issueScientific Integration
Modeling of Earth processes
Technical Systems Integration Coordination of observing system
technology and data management systems Account for observing system evolution
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Architecture
Supports a range of implementation optionsAddresses planned, research and operational systemsCapabilities interfaced through interoperability specificationsInclusion of metadata and quality indicatorsContinuity of observations, and instigation of new observationsBuilds on existing systems and historical dataFederal Enterprise Architecture Framework
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Next Steps:Near Term Opportunities
Data Management System for Earth ObservationsImproved Observations for Disaster WarningsGlobal Land Observing SystemSea Level Observing SystemNational Integrated Drought Information SystemAir Quality Assessment and Forecast System
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Data Management System for Earth Observations
Data Management Needs
New Systems mean 100-fold increase in data
Current systems already challenged
Development of browser and visualization systems
Interoperability through protocols and standards
Example: Integrated Ocean Observing System
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Improved Observations for Disaster Warnings
Improved Monitoring = Improved ForecastingNeed for systematic, widespread coverage
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Global Land Observing System
Support Land Management Decisions
Extent of Urban Sprawl Land Cover Impact on Water
Quality Characterization of Biodiversity,
Agricultural Production, Forest, and Vegetation Health
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Sea Level Observing System
Key Climate Variable 100 million people live
within 1 meter of sea level Global sea rise statistics
range from 9-88 centimeters
Discussion point of G8Socio-Economic Implications for the Arctic
Alaskan villages susceptible to erosion and flooding
Estimated cost of relocation ~$1billion
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National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS)
Key Components Integrated National Drought
Monitoring & Forecasting System
Multi-agency collaboration; NOAA lead
Facilitates information exchange between local, state and federal agencies
Proactive, Not Passive, Drought Response
Improve Drought Indicator Data/Networks (Physical, Hydrological, Socio-Economic, Impacts)
Integrate & Interpret that Data with Easily Accessible & Understandable Tools
Supported by Western Governors 1616
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Air Quality Assessment and Forecast System
Key Understandings Growth in populations,
energy consumption and economy
100 million people live in U.S. counties that exceed National Ambient Air Quality Standards
Poor air quality harmful to health of adults and children
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The Road Ahead
Continue to engage academic, industry, and non-profit partners to guarantee plan comprehensive and useful
Public comments and November 2004 workshop Industry alliance has been formed
Update draft; e.g., incorporate public comments and November 2004 workshop outputsDeliver final draft to international GEO process
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Private Sector
Acquire and use Earth observations The private sector represents major providers, enablers, and
consumers of Earth observation and environmental information Integrated Observation system will encompass needs of private
sector
Economic Impacts National institutes which provide weather, climate, public
health, and water services contribute $20-40 billion to economy Weather and Climate sensitive industries account for up to 1/3
of nation’s GDP $2.7 trillion
System of Systems Opportunities for development of new and existing Earth
observation systems
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Earth Observation Information
Strategic Plan for the U.S. Integrated Earth Observation Systemhttp://iwgeo.ssc.nasa.gov/draftstrategicplan.asp
U.S. Interagency Working Group on Earth Observationshttp://IWGEO.ssc.nasa.gov/
Global Earth Observation System http://earthobservations.org/
Earth Observation Fact Sheet, Benefit Sheets for all 50 states, Washington, D.C. and Tribal Nationshttp://www.epa.gov/geoss/benefits
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Comment on theDraft Strategic Plan for the US Integrated Earth Observation System
Comment period open until November 8, 2004Electronic Comments onlySend to [email protected]
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15 USG Agencies and 3 White House Offices
Department of Commerce NOAA NIST
Department of Defense Air Force National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Navy U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Department of EnergyDepartment of Health & Human Services
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency
Department of the Interior US Geological Survey
Department of StateDepartment of Transportation
Environmental Protection AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationNational Science FoundationSmithsonian InstitutionTennessee Valley AuthorityU.S. Agency for International DevelopmentU.S. Department of Agriculture
Agriculture Research Service U.S. Forest Service
White House Council on Environmental QualityWhite House Office of Management & BudgetWhite House Office of Science & Technology Policy