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Earth Science Enterprise Applications of National Priority: Integrated System Solutions 8 January 2004 Version 3.3

version December 3, 2003 Integrated Systems Solution/Architecture Agencies with Decision Support toolsNASA and Research Partners Data Earth Science Models Land Oceans Atmosphere Coupled Earth Observatories Satellite Airborne In Situ Decision Support Tools Assessments Decision-Support Systems Scenario Analysis

version December 3, 2003 Ecological Forecasting Agricultural Efficiency Air Quality Invasive Species Aviation Energy Management Carbon Management Public Health Water Management Homeland Security Disaster Management Coastal Management Applications of National Priority

version December 3, 2003 Partners and Decision Support Tools

version December 3, 2003 Data DECISION SUPPORT TOOLS Observations VALUE & BENEFITS EARTH SYSTEM MODELS EARTH OBSERVATORIES Predictions Integrated System Solution *Future Mission *Supported Non-NASA Model CADRE (Crop Assessment Data Retrieval & Evaluation) Land:Aqua, Terra, Landsat 7, SRTM, NPP, NPOESS, Aquarius Atmosphere: TRMM, GPM Ocean: SeaWIFS, Quikscat, Aqua Agricultural Meteorological Model: AGRMET 2 Layer Soil Moisture Models: Crop Models: CERES, AGRISTARS, Mass, URCROP, Sinclair 12 Month Global Seasonal Surface Temperature/ Soil Moisture/ Precipitation Forecast Generated time series graphs for rainfall, temperature, and soil moisture Multi-year time series/ crop comparisons Automated web products Early warning of problems in major agricultural commodities Reduction in production costs. Better seasonal yield estimates Early warning of food shortages Agriculture Efficiency Biomass Land Cover/ Use Land Surface Topography Ocean Surface Currents Global Precipitation Soil Moisture

version December 3, 2003 Data DECISION SUPPORT TOOLS VALUE & BENEFITS EARTH SYSTEM MODELS EARTH observatories Air Quality Integrated System Solution Observations Predictions Aerosol Transport: DAO GoCART Global-Regional Assimiliations: RAQMS Atmopsheric Chemistry: GEOS- CHEM Emissions: SMOKE Meteorology: MM5 Air Trajectories: NOAA-Hysplit4 Aerosols: Terra, Aqua, TOMS, Aura, Aeronet, AIRNow, INTEX, Calipso Glory-APS Ozone & Precursors: TOMS, Aura, SAGE III, AIRNow, INTEX Trace Gases: Terra, Aqua, OCO Clouds: Terra, Aqua, CloudSAT, Calipso Land Use/Cover: Terra, Aqua, Landsat Atmospheric Parameters: GOES, POES, GITFS, NPP, NPOES Atmospheric state parameters Global-to-regional concentrations Emissions inventories Regional-Global transport Trace Gas Sources Aerosol properties Ozone profiles & columns Global-regional boundary conditions Data fusion techniques Ground-satellite data comparison techniques  CMAQ (Community Mulit- Scale Air Quality modeling system) AQI (Air Quality Index) Assess emissions control strategies Develop achievable SIPs (State Implementation Plan) Assess compliance Waivers to air standards Quantify voluntary stationary emission reductions Forecast transport of dust/pollutants Actions to reduce source emissions PM 2.5 forecasts Reduce lung-related diseases & premature death Reduce hospital admissions & use of medicines Reduce lost workdays and schooldays Improve visibility and reduce haze for tourism Improve resiliency of crops; increase yields Increase confidence in government Improve crop estimates Sensitive populations can change activities International Treaties Inputs: Urban heat island reduction, emissions inventories

version December 3, 2003 Data DECISION SUPPORT TOOLS Observations VALUE & BENEFITS EARTH SYSTEM MODELS EARTH OBSERVATORIES Predictions Integrated System Solution *Future Mission *Supported Non-NASA Model  NAS-AWRP (National Airspace System- Aviation Weather Research Program) Weather: WRF, RUC Icing: FAA CIP, FAA FIP Convective Weather: CIMSS Convective Cloud Mask, FAA NCWF Ceiling/ Visibility: FAA NCVP Turbulence: FAA GTG, ITFA Improved Safety Improved Airline Efficiency Earlier warnings of hazardous weather Reduction in the cost of flying Aviation Key weather observations Nowcasting Products 24 Hour precise continuous atmosphere Weather warnings and predictions Accurate and easily accessible weather forecasts Increase in understanding of atmospheric conditions Real time interest fields Comprehensive image library Atmosphere: GOES, METEOSAT, GMS, TOMS,TRMM,QuikScat (SeaWinds), GIFTS Imager and Sounder Terra, Aqua MODIS, AIRS, NPP, NPOESS, etc. CrIS, IASI, NOAA-series, PIREPS, TAMDAR, THORPEX, AIRS, IHOP, CRYSTAL, IPO NAST, CPL, MAS, Wind Lidars, DOD Assets – GPS, DMSP, IAEAsats Management Decisions Routing of Flights Turbulence/convective weather avoidance Fuel/Landing loads Atmospheric Temperature Atmospheric Water Vapor Atmospheric Winds Storm Cell Properties Volcanic Gas & Ash Cloud Properties Global Precipitation Convective Weather Turbulence Icing Ceiling and Visibility Volcanic Transport Oceanic Winds Winter Storms Tropical Cyclones

version December 3, 2003 Data DECISION SUPPORT TOOLS Observations VALUE & BENEFITS EARTH SYSTEM MODELS EARTH OBSERVATORIES Predictions Integrated System Solution *Future Mission *Supported Non-NASA Model Net Ecosystem Production Model: CASA - Carbon assimilation in above and below ground biomass, - Assessment of land and ocean carbon sink strength, - Soil moisture, - Land-atmosphere-ocean carbon exchange. 1605b of the 1992 Energy Act Indication for potential soil carbon sequestration Indication for Farmers to comply with 1605b Purchase of carbon credits Ecological Forecast CO 2 Atmospheric Concentration Projection Net Ecosystem Production Forecast Atmosphere: Terra, Aqua, Terrestrial Networks, NPP, NPOESS, OCO Land: Terra, Aura, Landsat,, Terrestrial Networks Ocean: SeaWIFS, Aqua, Terra, NPP, NPOESS  Climate change mitigation  Improved efficiency in energy production  Improved efficiency in crop production through enhancements in soil carbon  Improved economy in marginal rural agricultural areas  Climate change mitigation Carbon Management Trace Gas Source CO 2 and Methane Fire Occurrence and Extent Land Cover/Use Marine Primary Productivity in coastal regions Terrestrial Primary Productivity Trace Gas Source

version December 3, 2003 Data DECISION SUPPORT TOOLS Observations VALUE & BENEFITS EARTH SYSTEM MODELS EARTH OBSERVATORIES Predictions Integrated System Solution HAB (Harmful Algal Bloom) Bulletin & Mapping System Analysis: Predict landfall, track transport-speed- direction, forecast duration/demise, assess severity Management: Warning time to fisheries managers, beach closures, shellfish quotas, finfish limits, aquaculture flushing and recirculation, mitigation response Coral Reef Early Warning System (CREWS) Analysis: Assess potential bleaching conditions from wind, temperature, primary productivity Management: Warning time and automated alerts to managers, mitigation activities GNOME - Oil Spill Modeling Fisheries - Drift Nets Stormwater Runoff SST & Salinity: Terra, Aqua, Aquarius, GOES, NPP, NPOESS Ocean Winds: QuikScat, ADEOS-II, GCOM Coastal/Land Use: Terra, Aqua Ocean Color: Terra, Aqua, NPP, NPOESS Ocean Topography: Topex, Jason 1, OSTM Precipitation: TRMM, Aqua Ocean Circulation: Jason, Aqua Reduce public health risks, hospital admissions, lost work- school days Reduce impacts to regional coastal economies & tourism Raise quotas for shellfish harvesting prior to HABs; improve siting and design of shellfish beds Preserve ecological diversity and tourism economies Reduced threats to human and natural environments Rapid response to emergencies to reduce effects on human safety and economies Public health and reduce preventable costs Global Ocean Circulation Models: LANL POP, LANL HYPOP Coastal Ocean Circulation Models: MITgcm, GFDL MOM4, ADCIRC, SHORECIRC Wind & Wave Models: COAMPS, SWAN Ocean Pattern Models: MITgcm, GFDL, HIM Chlorophyll Models (regional) Sea Surface Temperature: NSIPP Ocean, ECCO OSE Nearshore upwelling Speed and direction of ocean currents Ecological Forecasts Runoff Change Seasonal Forecasts Aerosol Properties Salinity predictions Ocean Surface Currents/ Winds/ Topography Sea Surface Salinity/Temperature Land Use Phytoplankton concentrations Coastal Management NAVY Research Lab

version December 3, 2003 Data DECISION SUPPORT TOOLS Observations VALUE & BENEFITS EARTH SYSTEM MODELS EARTH OBSERVATORIES Predictions Integrated System Solution *Future Mission *Supported Non-NASA Model Land: Landsat, SRTM, GPS, SCIGN, Terra, Aqua Ocean: QuickSCAT, Seawinds, IceSAT, GOES, POES, SSMI, JASON, TOPEX/POSEIDON Atmosphere: TRMM, GOES, POES, GPM, NPP, NPOESS Earthquake: MMI, Quakesim Hurricane: HURRSIM Flood: SLOSH, WAVEwatch, STWAVE, HURSURGE Land: GPS Network, SBEACH Building Cost Models: ATC-13 Building Structure Models: EPEDAT Earthquake prediction Floods Hurricane & Typhoons Land Surface Topography Global Precipitation Ocean Surface Winds Surface Deformation Motions of the Earth’s Interior Identify/ Prioritize high-risk communities Reduction in lives lost Reduction in damage cost Anticipate the scope of disaster-related damage Improve disaster response Community Planning Disaster Recovery/ Mitigation Land use decision Potential economic loss Estimation of direct damage, induced damage, direct losses, and indirect losses Accurate risk prediction to communities Loss estimates of buildings, essential facilities, transportation & utility lifelines, and population Social impacts HAZUS-MH (Hazards U.S. - Multi Hazard) Disaster Management

version December 3, 2003 Data DECISION SUPPORT TOOLS VALUE & BENEFITS EARTH SYSTEM MODELS EARTH OBSERVATORIES Predictions *Future Mission *Supported Non-NASA Model 60 SERVIR (Spanish acronym for Regional Visualization & Monitoring System) Monitor changes in land cover, weather, & fires to assist the sustainable management of the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor Impact of ENSO & PDO Events on Fisheries Combine physical ocean & ecosystem trophic- level models to predict how climatological changes driven by ENSO & PDO events will affect regional fisheries Protected Area Monitoring System with ALDO & TOPS Coordinate multi-NGO effort to pool resources for monitoring protected areas Link to President’s logging initiative & CBFP Observations Ecological Forecasting Integrated System Solution Predictions Management of a global hotspot of biodiversity, i.e. Mesoamerica, at a regional scale through the coordination of the activities of 7 countries - a model for other regions. Predict the impacts of changing land use patterns & climate on the ecosystem services that support all human enterprises. Develop ecological forecasts with reliable assessments of error. Ecological Niche (GARP) Scalable spatio-temporal models a la CSU’s NREL Regional Ocean Models & Empirical Atmospheric Models coupled with ecosystem trophic models Ecosystem (ED, CASA) Population & Habitat Viability Assessment (VORTEX, RAMAS GIS) Biogeography (MAPSS, BIOME3, DOLY) Biogeochemistry (BIOME-BGC, CENTURY, TEM) Land cover: MODIS, AVHRR, Landsat, ASTER, ALI, Hyperion, IKONOS/QuickBird Topography/Vegetation Structure: SRTM, ASTER, IKONOS, LVIS, SLICER, Radars Primary Productivity/Phenology: AVHRR, SeaWiFS, MODIS, Landsat, ASTER, ALI, Hyperion, IKONOS, QuickBird, AVIRIS Atmosphere/Climate: AIRS/AMSU/HSB, TRMM (PR, LIS, TMI), AVHRR, MODIS, MISR, CERES, QuikScat Ocean: AVHRR, SeaWiFS, MODIS, TOPEX/Poseidon, JASON, AQUARIUS Soils: AMSR-E, AIRSAR Species Distributions Ecosystem Fluxes Ecosystem Productivity Population Ecology Land Cover Change Land Cover/Land Use & Disturbances (e.g., fire) Species Composition Biomass/Productivity Phenology Vegetation Structure Elevation Surface Temperature SST, SSH, Circulation, & Salinity Atmospheric Temp. Soil Moisture Precipitation Winds

version December 3, 2003 Data DECISION SUPPORT TOOLS Observations VALUE & BENEFITS EARTH SYSTEM MODELS EARTH OBSERVATORIES Predictions Integrated System Solution *Future Mission *Supported Non-NASA Model Atmosphere: GOES, POES, TRMM, Terra, Aqua, TOMS, Aeronet, AIRNow, INTEX, Aura, Calipso APS, CloudSat, GPM, NPP Land : Terra, Aqua, Landsat, Terrestrial Networks, BSRN, ARM, SURFRAD, GIFTS Ocean:SeaWinds Earth System & Climate Change: DAO Analysis, NCEP Analysis Seasonal Prediction Models: NSIPP Analysis, NCEP Analysis Aerosol Transport Models: RAQMS, DAO fvCAM, NCAR WRF, GFDL FMS Atmosphere Climate Models: GISS Model II, GFDL FMS B-Grid Atmosphere Atmospheric Analysis Models: ISCCP, SRB, CERES-SARB, GVAP, GPCP  Optimize renewable energy systems for power production  Optimal integration of traditional and renewable energy supply systems into electric power grid  Improved prediction of electric power need and supply – mitigate power shortages, prevent price increase  Reduction in greenhouse emissions from energy production Severe Local Storms Weather Forecasts 12 Month Global Seasonal Precipitation Forecast Seasonal Forecast Land Use Projections Energy Management Cloud System Structure Land Cover/Use Land Surface Temperature Soil Moisture Ocean Surface Winds Global Precipitation Total Aerosol Amount Land Surface Topography NREL National Solar Radiation Database Provides data sets for numerous energy management decisions RETScreen Provides common platform for evaluating project proposals while significantly reducing the costs and uncertainties of preliminary studies Reduces the time and errors of a preliminary study EPRI Neural Net Load Forecast Tools Forecasting tool for Energy industry

version December 3, 2003 Data DECISION SUPPORT TOOLS Observations VALUE & BENEFITS EARTH SYSTEM MODELS EARTH OBSERVATORIES Predictions Integrated System Solution Homeland Security Air Plume/deposition Models: ALOHA, HYSPLIT Hydrologic and Hydraulic Models: FLDWAVE Weather: ETA, Aviation (NCEP) Agriculture/Biology: Vegetation NDVI, Vector Models Land: Landsat, SRTM, GPS- SCIGN, Terra, Aqua, GRACE Ocean: QuickSCAT, Seawinds, IceSAT, GOES, POES, SSMI, JASON, TOPEX/POSEIDON Atmosphere: TRMM, GOES, POES, GPM, NPP, NPOESS Nuclear, Chemical, Biological, & Radiological Concentrations Precipitation Distribution Wind Velocity/ Direction Surface Topography Integrated Operations and Coordinated Response Disaster Recovery/ Mitigation Loss estimates of buildings, essential facilities, transportation & utility lifelines, and population Social impacts Identify/ Prioritize high-risk communities Reduction in lives lost Reduction in damage cost and time to recovery Anticipate the scope of disaster- related damage Improve disaster response * Supported Non-NASA Model *Future Mission IOF – Integrated Operations Facility

version December 3, 2003 Data DECISION SUPPORT TOOLS Observations VALUE & BENEFITS Predictions Integrated System Solution *Future Mission *Supported Non-NASA Model Ecological Forecast Land Cover/ Use Coupled ecosystem/climate models Coupled terrestrial/aquatic models Scalable spatio-temporal models High-dimensionality, hybrid predictive models Trend Surface Analysis: OLS,GLS,SAR ISFS (Invasive Species Forecasting System) Land: SRTM, Terra, Landsat Atmosphere: Terra, Aqua, OCO Ocean: Aqua, SeaWIFS Regional assessments of native & exotic plant diversity Capability to discriminate between potential “hot spots” of native & exotic plant diversity Early detection, rapid response and effective management of Invasive Species Assess the potential spread of invasive species. Economic and environmental risk assessments, vulnerability of habitats to invasion. Identification of barriers to rapid invasions and corridors that may accelerate invasions. Greater efficiency in management /control of invasive species Robust biodiversity Improvement in quality of health for man, animals, and plants. Invasive Species Biomass Land Topography Ocean Particulates Surface Trace Gas Concentration CO 2 and Methane EARTH SYSTEM MODELS EARTH OBSERVATORIES

version December 3, 2003 Data Observations VALUE & BENEFITS EARTH SYSTEM MODELS EARTH OBSERVATORIES Predictions Integrated System Solution *Future Mission Chemistry Climate Change Local & Global Long- Range Prediction of Pollutants CO 2 & CH 4 Atmospheric Concentration Projections Improvement in Bio- terrorism management. Early Warnings for harmful exposures, conditions favorable to vector proliferation. Reduction of environmental- related diseases through prevention and treatment programs.. Improved prevention initiative targeting. Public Health Biomass Soil Moisture Atmosphere Temp. Global Precipitation UV Irradiance Total Column Ozone Soil Moisture CO 2 & Methane Total Aerosol Amount Terrestrial / Atmospheric: MAESTRO* Climate Variability Models: GHCN Land Surface Model: CLSM, LSE Weather/ Seasonal Models: COLA Science & Research: GSFC Plague Algorithm Atmospheric / Ocean Models: GMAO - EO-1 - Land cover / land use - TRMM - Surface temperature - Terra, Aqua - Vegetation indices ASTER - Aerosol properties MISR - Surface topography MODIS -Landsat 4, 5, 7 -NPOESS* -SRTM DECISION SUPPORT TOOLS  EPHTN / HELIX  ArboNet / Plague Vector Habitat Identification Identify Key Factors that Sustain or Intensify Transmission Risk Prediction  PSS (Plague Surveillance System) Image output maps for PSS monitoring & scientific analysis Technologies for verification & validation of satellite data to serve PSS  RSVP (Rapid Syndrome Validation Project) Improve knowledge of vector ecology Improve NCEP-ETA model w/ DREAM inputs Improve DREAM inputs w/ NASA products Improve aerosol & smoke dispersion models w/ NASA products  Malaria Surveillance Technologies for verification & validation of satellite data to serve EPHTN Data pipelines for direct feed of environmental measurement data to EPHTN-networked systems New or improved disease models Image output maps for EPHTN monitoring and scientific analysis

version December 3, 2003 Data DECISION SUPPORT TOOLS Observations VALUE & BENEFITS EARTH SYSTEM MODELS EARTH OBSERVATORIES Predictions Integrated System Solution *Supported Non-NASA Model BASINS (Better Assessment Science Integrating Point and Non-point Sources Facilitate examination of environmental information Provides an integrated watershed and modeling framework Support analysis of point and non-point source management alternatives Urban/Rural land use evaluations Water Management Mesoscale Models: MM5, CSU RAMS General Circulation models: GMAO (DAO & NSIPP), NCEP ETA LSMs: MOSAIC, Noah, VIC, Catchment, CLM2 In Stream Water Quality Model: QUAL2E Non-Point source annual loading model: PLOAD Watershed loading and transport models: HSPF Surface Temperature: Terra, Aqua, GOES Precipitation: TRMM, Aqua, GOES Soil Moisture: Aqua, TRMM, NPOES Snow Cover: Aqua, Terra Snow Quantity: Aqua Groundwater: Grace Land Use/Cover: Terra, Aqua, Landsat Surface Radiation: GOES, Terra, Aqua, Aster Soil Moisture Evapotranspiration Precipitation Snow cover, accumulation, and water equivalent: Groundwater storage change Vegetation type River discharge height Flood and Drought Assessment and Prediction Seasonal Forecasts AWARDS (Agricultural Water Resources Decision Support) Estimates of water consumption by crops Crop suitability assessment Irrigation requirements RiverWare Estimates of river flow and water loss to vegetation River sustainability assessment Improvements in identifying: - impaired surface waters - storm water management issues - drinking water source protection Improvement in habitat management practices Improved efficiency of water use Increased Agricultural productivity