Towards an Enhanced Coordinated Data Response in Support of R&D Topics for GFOI Notes and Reflection Y. Crevier Feb 2016

“Expectations” GFOI R&D session Leveraging interactions between the groups Bringing the teams together – ensure convergence on R&D activities Encouraging the creation of research synthesis Adding value to the coordination Adopting an R&D priority-based approach Providing feedback to the funding agencies

Preamble Components What is GFOI – already available What is/are the Thematic component(s) or science priority to be address – already available Definition of roles, responsibilities and contribution of “parties” – TBD Agree on timing - TBD Requires a list of available missions and updated compendium for archive data – already available, needs update Identification of selection criteria – TBD Agree to commit resources (data and or other) - TBD

Proposed Evolution Building upon the existing GFOI R&D framework and Element 3 component Develop an approach to improve the management and related accountability framework for the of the SDCG R&D activities Towards meeting the programmatic requirements of the PPP and Commercial data providers Proposing to: – address projects thematically (Curtis’s “800 ponds gorilla”) – introducing the concept of minimum required dataset and minimum required area, – implementing a reciprocal reporting framework

Reference Framework GFOI Concept Phase report and Implementation Plan Review of Priority Research & Development Topics GFOI R&D Plan Archive Data acquired over GFOI R&D Study Sites GFOI Methods and Guidance Document Satellite Data in Support of GFOI R&D - Element 3 Global Baseline Data Acquisition Strategy Etc.

Key Document GFOI (2013): Review of Priority Research & Development Topics: R&D related to the use of Remote Sensing in National Forest Monitoring. Pub. GEO, Switzerland, 2013 ISBN

Objectives Define a set of standard operating procedures that will help to: – Provide a framework to a) address, b) focus and c) fast track key science questions; – Introducing the concept of minimum required dataset and minimum required area; – Better engage public agencies and hybrid and commercial data providers through the precise definition of the R&D activities; – Formalize SDCG response and related outcomes to GFOI R&D plan; – Define new rules and an accountability framework for data requirements response (space agencies) and scientific community reporting; – Allow for a better horizontal coordination on R&D issues that require data interoperability, data complementarity and high frequency of revisit; – Ensure a “return on the investments” for space agencies and secure the science community on agency engagement. Find a way to evolve from current to new approach.

SDCG 3-Year Work Plan Outcomes for 2015 – 2017 – R&D Component How it can help meeting the WP Outcomes

Links with Other Components (direct and indirect) SDCG and GFOI ComponentsHow it is linked Data CubeThe thematic projects data sharing and data collection and analysis can be structured using an SDMS format (a la JECAM) Global Data Flow ActivityHelp in addressing the R&D activities for the preparation of Analysis Ready Data (ARD) in support of the GDF Acquisition strategyEnsure that the acquisition strategy is reported at the same level as the Element 1 and 2 strategies GFOI R&DSDCG Element 3 nurture a constant dialogue with the GFOI R&D and focuses on supporting its data requirements on R&D priorities. Evolve current process into the new accountability framework MGDEnsure that high maturity level results migrate to the MGD National componentsBe sensitive to National R&D requirements and ensures that the acquisition strategy is compatible and complementary to the Element 2 objectives Capacity buildingEnsure a constant dialogue with the CB group and address CB needs on new methods developed within the R&D component (dual GFOI R&D and SDCG responsibility) Admin and coordinationProvide a structure to report on the results, advancements, agency investments, and outcomes to the SDCG Exec and GFOI Office

Proposed Next Steps Get an SDCG consensus to explore ways of enhancing our contribution to the GFOI R&D Work on a simple and sustained procedure to enhance our engagement, collective contribution and facilitate reporting (development of SoP) Bridging the current framework into the new framework and continue to work hand-in-hand with the GFOI R&D team in order to avoid any disruptions in the R&D plan Develop a multi-year support strategy based on a coordinated and agreed upon analysis of the Priority Research & Development Topics and other related documents Continued reporting back to SDCG Exec. and GFOI R&D