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Tom Wiener Chair, ICEO t.wiener@ieee.org GEOSS Development An IEEE Success Story “The Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS) is a coordinating and integrating network of Earth observing and information systems, contributed on a voluntary basis by Members and Participating Organizations of the intergovernmental Group on Earth Observations (GEO).” Its purpose is “To support informed decision making for society, including the implementation of international environmental treaty obligations.” The IEEE has been involved in its development from the outset. The IEEE has been particularly successful because it brings a unique point of view and impetus to the effort of a policy-oriented organization as it assembles a system of systems Tom Wiener Chair, ICEO t.wiener@ieee.org Mike Lightner, Chair-Elect Jay Pearlman, 2007-2009 Chair June 11, 2010 9/21/2018

Earth Observations A Basis for Sustainable Development Improved Understanding for Global Management Ocean Health Land Ecosystems Disasters Atmosphere Climate A Basis for Sustainable Development June 11, 2010

Framework Group on Earth Observations www.earthobservations.org Global Earth Observation System of Systems IEEE-GEO Collaboration Opportunities June 11, 2010

Group on Earth Observations June 11, 2010

FIRST MEETING An Intergovernmental group with 81 Members and 58 Participating Organizations U.S. Department of State, Washington DC July 31, 2003 June 11, 2010

GEO Response to the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development and to G8 leaders Voluntary partnership of governments and international organizations Framework to coordinate strategies and investments Charged with developing GEOSS June 11, 2010

…we will accelerate efforts within the Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS), ... in priority areas, inter alia, climate change and water resources management, by strengthening observation, prediction and data sharing ... capacity building for developing countries … interoperability and linkage … June 11, 2010

Global Earth Observation System of Systems June 11, 2010

GEOSS Global, Coordinated, Comprehensive Sustained System of Observing Systems GEOSS is a global distributed system, including satellite observation systems, Global in situ networks and systems, And local and regional in situ networks. GEOSS will deliver the benefits of EO to both data & information providers and consumers world wide. June 11, 2010

GEOSS Vision is to realize a future wherein decisions and actions for the benefit of humankind are informed via coordinated, comprehensive, and sustained Earth observations and information. June 11, 2010

What is a “System of Systems?” Definition: A System-of-Systems (SoS) is a “super-system” comprised of elements that are themselves complex, independent systems which interact to achieve a common goal. Common Characteristics: The component systems achieve well-substantiated purposes in their own right even if detached from the overall system Not just a large, complex system The components systems are managed in large part for their own purposes rather than the purposes of the whole Constructed of Independent systems It exhibits behavior, including emergent behavior, not achievable by the component systems acting independently Value of the synergy Component systems, functions, and behaviors may be added or removed during its use Dynamic, open environment June 11, 2010 13 13

Three perceptions of “A System of Systems” A System for Integrating Observation, Modeling, and Data Management Systems Disaster Health Energy Climate A System for Coordinating the Nine Socio Benefit Areas Water This picture shows ministers and representatives of the participated countries and organizations in the 3rd Earth Observation Summit held in Brussels on February 16, 2005. Representatives of around 60 nations and over 40 international organisations will endorse a 10-year plan with concrete steps towards comprehensive co-operation in Earth observation. Over the next decade, this system will increase our understanding of the Earth and how it works. With benefits as broad as the planet itself, this initiative promises to make peoples and economies around the globe healthier, safer and better equipped to manage their basic daily needs. The aim is to create an observation system as interrelated as the planet it observes, predicts and protects, providing the science on which sound policy and decision-making can be built. Weather A System for Converging Observation Systems Worldwide Ecosystem Agriculture Biodiversity 14 June 11, 2010 14

GEOSS Global Earth Observation System of Systems An integrating infrastructure for Earth observing and information systems to inform decision making for society 2015: Global, Coordinated, Comprehensive and Sustained System of Observing Systems June 11, 2010

GEOSS Objectives Improve and Coordinate Observation Systems Provide Open Data Access Foster Use Build Capacity Identify gaps in observations based on user requirements Seven shortcoming were identified as target areas that GEOSS could address: Lack of access to data and associated benefits in the developing world Eroding technical infrastructure Large spatial and temporal gaps in specific data sets Inadequate data integration and interoperability Uncertainty over continuity of observations Inadequate user involvement Lack of relevant processing systems to transform data into useful information June 11, 2010

Strategic Goals Sustain operation of networks and components Address data sharing Implement interoperability Build capacity Catalyze investments Foster R&D June 11, 2010

GEOSS Development 10-Year Development Plan Two-Year Work Plan http://earthobservations.org/documents/10-Year%20Implementation%20Plan.pdf Two-Year Work Plan Current plan for 2009-2011 http://earthobservations.org/documents/work%20plan/geo_wp0911_rev2_091210.pdf June 11, 2010

Grand Challenge: The Environment and Earth Observation I’m sure we can all agree that there are many grand challenges related to the environment. IEEE programs and publications address many of them from alternate fuels, including wind power, solar power and fuel cells to the development of electric and hybrid autos and green engineering. For today’s discussion I want to call your attention to another grand challenge -- a relatively new endeavor, spearheaded at IEEE by our geoscience and remote sensing community. Like megacities, Earth observation is another grand challenge that has many complex interconnected issues all related to the environment, and health and well being of the world’s population. GEOSS is a global, coordinated, comprehensive, sustained system of earth observing systems. Global Earth Observation System-of-Systems June 11, 2010

GEOSS Development Successes GEO boosts access to data for Haiti earthquake US, China, Brazil offer free data GEOBON informs biodiversity decisions – creating global networks GEO stimulates global R&D programs and international collaborations Members and Participants fund their own activities June 11, 2010

GEOSS Development Challenges Interoperability Open data access Participant funding self-generated 21 June 11, 2010

Data Sharing Full Open Exchange of Data Minimum time delay, cost Recognizing Relevant International Instruments and National Policies and Legislation Minimum time delay, cost Free of Charge or Cost of Reproduction for Research and Education See slide text June 11, 2010

Interoperability Interoperable Architecture and Standard Formats Technical Specifications for Collecting, Processing, Storing, and Disseminating Data and Products Non-proprietary Standards Defining System Compliance for Contribution As a "System of Systems", the success of GEOSS depends on how well the contributed systems achieve "Interoperability". Here, interoperability is that condition wherein differences among systems are not a barrier to a task that spans those systems. The focus is on how systems work together. GEOSS itself does not delve into how the contributed systems operate within themselves. The GEOSS Implementation Plan Reference Document makes this statement: "GEOSS does not mean an attempt to incorporate all Earth observing systems into a single, monolithic, centrally controlled system. It is intended to improve the data supply to users and not as a justification for annexing existing observation and data distribution systems into a new international organization." Put another way, the GEOSS architecture will specify just those "few things that must be the same so that everything else can be different". June 11, 2010

GEOSS Work Plan Organization Cross-cutting Committees ADC STC CBC UIC Societal Benefit Areas June 11, 2010

Societal Benefits Disasters Water Ecosystems Health Energy Agriculture Weather Climate Biodiversity June 11, 2010 25

GEO-IEEE Collaboration June 11, 2010

Societies & Councils participate in GEO AESS/ Sys Council System of Systems South Africa Space Tech ComSoc Advanced Comm for GEOSS Computer Save Earth Game for young adults EMBS Health and Environment South Africa Advisor J-STARS GRS-S OES Ocean Information System for GEOSS June 11, 2010

IEEE Successes and Impacts in GEOSS Leading Standards and Interoperability Sponsoring Global Workshops and Publications Water for the World Pilot Projects European Commission South Africa India USA ISPRS OGC June 11, 2010 28

IEEE-GEO Workshops Boston, USA-08 Air Quality & coastal Ecosystems Quebec, Canada-08 Science Modeling & Data Policy Valencia-08 Architecture Of GEOSS Krakow-10 Drought, Biodiversity, Forests Toronto, Canada-08 UIC workshop Geneva-09 Health Kobe, Japan-08 Oceans & Water Seattle-10 Ocean Observation Beijing-08 Air Quality & Health San Francisco-09 Water Honolulu-10 Data Quality & Spectrum Allocation Bucharest-10 Black Sea Dates and Details on iceo website. 25th workshop will be GEOSS Workshop XXV-Architecture of GEOSS Dec 06, 2008 - Dec 07, 2008 Valencia, Spain Kampala-09 Disasters Honolulu-08 Communications & disaster management Accra-08 Water Security & Ecosystems Oslo-10 Polar Climate Santiago-10 Forest & Bio-Energy Washington-09 Health June 11, 2010

Earthzine GEO Outreach Task Successful and growing Editor-in-Chief Paul Racette GSFC Earthzine GEO Outreach Task Successful and growing Current article: Nutritious Potato a Global Source of Sustainable Food and Income Current person: Judith Curry On the Credibility of Climate Research Always looking for writers and syndications www.earthzine.org June 11, 2010

Water Harvesting Food Security Collaboration: villagers, local industries, NGO, ISRO, IEEE, international consultants Regional training leading to regional and international expansion June 11, 2010

IEEE Successes and Impacts in GEOSS Leading Standards and Interoperability Sponsoring Global Workshops and Publications Water for the World Pilot Projects Recognized for leadership contributions Building relationships with governments and international organizations European Commission South Africa India USA ISPRS OGC June 11, 2010

Advisor to Nations IEEE has a wealth of expertise that has not been organized to provide specific advice/studies for Governments beyond US South Africa as Pilot - Initially funded by NIC - now self-sustaining June 11, 2010

South Africa Partnering with SA Government and IEEE SA Section for Human Capacity Development Satellite Calibration Energy Rural Communications Telemedicine June 11, 2010

GEO Portal Web-based interface for searching and accessing data, information, imagery, services, applications Connects users reliable, up-to-date, integrated user-friendly information June 11, 2010

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GCI Operational View Understand Requirements Data Use Capacity Building & Feed back State of Play Discovery Gap Analyses Data Policy Interoperability Harmonization Data Quality Prototyping Data Access Harmonize Data Filling Data Gaps User Requirements Inventory and Gaps R&D Development Operations Services &Registries USER June 11, 2010

GEOSS SIR June 11, 2010

GEOSS Standards Registry June 11, 2010

GEOSS Best Practices Wiki June 11, 2010

GEO Portal Entry June 11, 2010

GEO Portal June 11, 2010

GEO Portal - Water June 11, 2010

IEEE-GEO Collaboration supports IEEE Goals (1) Standards – ICEO initiated SCC-40 Earth Observation IEEE leads GEO Standards & Interoperability Forum Smart Grid – IEEE leads the GEO Energy Community of Practice Public Visibility – Current focus is Sustainable World, object of GEO June 11, 2010

IEEE-GEO Collaboration supports IEEE Goals (2) Medical Informatics - IEEE leads the GEOSS Task on Information Systems for Health India – IEEE Water for the World Water Harvesting Pilot Project Education – IEEE contributes to GEO capacity building globally June 11, 2010

IEEE-GEO Collaboration An IEEE Success Story Great opportunities! Well-organized substantial group of volunteers Countries Societies Pursuing Societal Benefits Spanning Come and Play ... Recognized and Appreciated Working with Societies Councils Sections Other OUs Financially healthy June 11, 2010 46

ICEO What we do in this generation will determine the destiny of our children’s children.d June 11, 2010

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