Preparing for the Electronic Geophysical Year eGY, eGY_Team members 19th CODATA Conference, Berlin, 7-10 Nov 2004

Initiated by the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics Led by the Intl. Association of Geomagnetism and Aeronomy Marks the 50-year anniversary of the IGY, eGY

21st century science Earth (Complex) System science Higher resolution – space and time Rapid response Data assimilation into models Challenges: distributed data, data access, sharing, discovery, preservation, rescue,.. interoperability …

20th Century approach 5.… finally, do some science 4.process data using mostly proprietary codes, run models… 3.ingest data into a local database… 2.get data via post, air-mail, , Web… 1.search data centers, institutions, observatories, colleagues…

Virtual Observatories Access through a browser or an Application Programming Interface (API) “Small box” uses registry of XML data service schema to construct appropriate queries for each relevant data service API or browser can refine queries Final data transfer is direct to requestor (no middleman)

Virtual Observatories ASTROGRID Virtual Observatory NVO – US National Virtual Observatory VCO - Virtual Carbon Observatory VGMO – Virtual Geomagnetic Observatory VHO – Virtual Heliophysical Observatory ViRBO – Virtual Radiation Belt Observatory VMO – Virtual Magnetospheric Observatories VOO - Virtual Ocean Observatory VSN – Virtual Seismic Network VSO – Virtual Solar Observatory …….

e-Science initiatives AstroGrid - Astronomy BIOS – Biological Innovation for Open Society CIG – A Computational Infrastructure for Geodynamics CHRONOS CIG – Computational Infrastructure in Geodynamics DAKS - SDSC Data and Knowledge Systems program Earthscope eDiaMoND - Breast Cancer eMinerals - Molecular simulations of environmental issues FUSION – Fuel cell Understanding through Semantic Inferencing, Ontologies and Nanotechnology G-Civil - Civil Engineering Geoinformatics MyGRID - Bioinfomatics UK e-Science Core Programme

Data & Info Networks AEON – Australian Earth & Ocean Network CANRI – Community Access to Natural Resource Information CDMP – Climate Database Modernisation Program DLESE – Digital Library for Earth System Education EDNES – Earth Data Network for Education and Scientific Exchange GEON – Global Earth Observing Network ION – International Ocean Network ITR – Information Technology Research program SPIDR – Space Physics Interctive Data Resource

Earth Observation Systems, Partnerships GEO - Group on Earth Observations GEOSS - Global Earth Observation System of Systems GEM – Global Environment Modelling project GMES – Global Monitoring for Environment and Security IWGEO – Interagency Working Group on Earth Observation IGOS – International Global Observing Strategy IGOS-P - International Global Observing Systems Partners IGOSS – International Global Observing System of Systems IGGOS – Integrated Global Geodetic Observing System GOS - Global Observing Systems GCOS - Global Climate Observing System GOOS - Global Ocean Observing System GTOS - Global Terrestrial Observing System GOSIC - The Global Observing Systems Information Center GOS/GAW - Global Observing System/ Global Atmosphere Watch (WMO) ESONET – European Sea Floor Observatory Network EOSDIS – Earth Observing System Data and Information System

How do we find out who is doing what? share experience and expertise coordinate activities reduce replication of effort promote common standards inform decision makers …….

International Geophysical Year –allowed scientists to participate in global observations of geoscientific phenomena using common instruments and data processing –gathered data on geoscientific phenomena from around the world –established the World Data Centre system

Moving forward from the International Geophysical Year …. IGY+50 IPY IYPE IHY

Embrace and extend IGY principles International cooperation and sharing Global, cross-disciplinary scope Free, universal, open access to data Timely and convenient access to data Data preservation Exploit e-Science opportunities Capacity building, especially in dev. countries Outreach

Vision The contribution of Geoscience to the benefit of humanity in this century is given a forward impetus as did IGY fifty years ago.

Roles Provide an international, cooperative environment to facilitate, inform, stimulate, encourage, and promote: –Modern data access and services (e-Science) –Establishment of virtual observatories throughout the geosciences –Cooperation among bodies/initiatives to reduce duplication and spread standards –Data discovery (location) - who holds, what, where, how? Develop metadata –Data release (secure access permission; active rather than passive release) –Data preservation (make old data accessible; preserve existing data) –Capacity building (empowerment, outreach, education) –Advancement of science in developing countries

Themes Data access Ready and open electronic access to data e-Science, Web Services, VIRTUAL OBSERVATORIES Data discovery (location) Who holds what data, where, and in what form? Metadata Permission and release Lift access restrictions Active rather than passive release of data Data preservation Digitize analog data; reformat old digital data International framework and standards for storage and maintenance Capacity building and outreach Boost the scope and output of scientific endeavours Raise awareness among scientists, decision-makers and the public Better opportunities for growth of science in countries in need.

Common Theme Model InitiativeABCDE Function 1 XXXX 2 XXX 3 XXXX Data & Information XXXXX 5 XXXX 6 XXXX

Structure Executive S mall group of key persons who are the architects of business International Coordination Office Secretariat to conduct eGY business Scientific Advisory Committee Policy, planning, opportunity identification, scientific links (representatives from key participants, e.g., WDCs) Thematic Working Groups VOs, data discovery, release, preservation, standards, DCs National/Regional/Partner Committees/Offices To liaise, stimulate, and interact with national/regional initiatives

Activities Infrastructure, create links eGY Charter eGY stamp of approval Meetings, workshops, and symposia Website: eGY News Marketing: eGY News, presentations, articles, brochure, postage stamps Outreach: education Capacity building in developing countries

Participants ICSUThomas Rosswall IUGGEC (Assocs) Task Force IAGA/IUGGTask Force, IGY+50 Cmte IAGA Charles Barton PAA DataRoberta Miller, C. Smith WDC PanelFerris Webster CODATAKathleen Cass, Bob Chen FAGSPhil Wilkinson SCOSTEPJoe Allen, M Candidi SCAR (IPY)Maurizio Candidi, A Rodger AOGSYohsuke Kamide SEGBrian Spies, VP IGBPWill Steffen, ED NC-IUGG Priscilla Grew AASAustr Acad Sci LASPDan Baker NASABarbara Thompson NESDIS NGDCEric Kihn SECChris Fox NCAR NSIDCMark Parson SWRICraig de Forest IPYAlan Rodger IHYBarbara Thompson IYPEEd de Mulder CAWSESJoe Allen, Y Kamide

Next steps Set up Secretariat, Steering Committee, N/R/P representativesSet up Secretariat, Steering Committee, N/R/P representatives Planning meeting January 2005, Boulder (with IHY)Planning meeting January 2005, Boulder (with IHY) Marketing, website, newsletterMarketing, website, newsletter FinanceFinance Establish thematic WGs Expand partnerships & roles: CODATA, WDCs, IPY, IYPE, IHY, ILWS, CAWSES, …Expand partnerships & roles: CODATA, WDCs, IPY, IYPE, IHY, ILWS, CAWSES, … Get endorsements, signatoriesGet endorsements, signatories Symposia 2005: Spring AGU, IAGA Assy Toulouse, …Symposia 2005: Spring AGU, IAGA Assy Toulouse, …

Next steps for USA Lead an environmental observing systems planning committee with NESDIS, NOAA, NASA, NSF, NRC, etc. participation Develop the US Program Plan for the electronic Geophysical Year, eGY Obtain interagency approval for the Program Plan Incorporate the Program Plan with budget in the report to Congress as required by the IGY-2 resolution( by March 2005). Should the NAS present the program to Congress?

US Senate resolution S. RES. 466 on October 11, 2004 Resolved, That it is the Sense of the Senate that the President should-- (1) endorse the concept of a worldwide campaign of scientific activity for the timeframe; (2) direct the Director of the National Science Foundation and the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, in association with the National Academy of Sciences and other relevant governmental and nongovernmental organizations, to continue interagency and international inquiries and discussions that ensure a successful worldwide international science year in the timeframe, emphasizing activities dedicated to global environmental research, education, and protection; and (3) submit to Congress at the earliest practical date, but no later than March 15, 2005, a report detailing the steps taken in carrying out paragraphs (1) and (2), including descriptions of possible activities and organizational structures for an international science year in

Attractions Timely – Virtual Observatory software is becoming available; e-Science initiatives are spreading Interdisciplinary - data sharing and data accessibility are common issues in all areas of the geosciences Affordable – technology development is funded elsewhere Cost effective – more/better science for money Inclusive – opportunities for developed and developing countries Capacity Building – informs, stimulates, enables, connects people Appealing to young scientists - fast, convenient, comprehensive data access Complements I*Y initiatives - IPY, IYPE, IHY, and CAWSES Outreach capability - informs decision makers and public (promotes environmental literacy)

Main Apollo - Earth from Moon