1. Information for a Sustainable World The NEW

2. ‘Mission to Planet Earth’ Study Earth as a complex interdependent system Understand and prepare for global change Science Priorities Seasonal/Interannual climate prediction (El Nino) Causes of long-term (10-100 yr) climatic change Atmospheric chemistry (e.g., ozone) Terrestrial & marine ecosystems ‘Mission to Planet Earth’ Study Earth as a complex interdependent system Understand and prepare for global change Science Priorities Seasonal/Interannual climate prediction (El Nino) Causes of long-term (10-100 yr) climatic change Atmospheric chemistry (e.g., ozone) Terrestrial & marine ecosystems Earth Observing System Announced Coordinated fleet of small and medium Earth satellites Comprehensive Data Information System (EOSDIS) Earth Observing System Announced Coordinated fleet of small and medium Earth satellites Comprehensive Data Information System (EOSDIS) 1982 1987 1999 Terra Launch

3. 1988 Raw Data High Level Products CentralizedProcessing Massive Facilities Commensurate Cost 1994 Specialized Distributed Active Archive Centers Located with Science Teams Still not exactly cheap DAACs Early Concepts for EOSDIS

4. 1997:Earth Science Information Partners (or, ‘You figure it out’) Self-Governing Federation Innovative Info Technologies Enhanced Earth Science Sizable Cost Reductions Planned Interoperability

5. Six Years Later…

6. Federation Earth Scientists Gov & Univ CS/IT Researchers Op Data Systems Science Educators Private Entrepreneurs Decision Makers Today’s Federation Many non- NASA 77 Partners

7. Why Do We Exist?

8. Unifying Characteristic: A shared interest in responsible environmental stewardship

9. Population (6.3B) Carbon Dioxide Methane Nitrous Oxide Rise of Civilization 1000- Year Recap Temperature +2.5°CNCAR Model Year 100012001400160018002000

12. Federation Vision: “Achieve a sustainable world”

13. And how do we do that? (1) Put reliable data into the right hands (2) Do it actively

14. Strategic Goals 1.Serve as facilitator and advisor for the Earth science information community. 2.Promote efficient flow of Earth science data from collection to end-use. 3.Improve quality and usability of Earth science data and information systems. 4.Expand the use of Earth science information – get it into the hands of decision-makers. 5.Educate the public about Earth science and science information systems.

15. NASA’s “Applications of National Priority”  Agricultural Efficiency  Air Quality Management  Carbon Management  Aviation  Coastal Management  Ecological Forecasting  Disaster Management  Homeland Security  Invasive Species  Public Health  Water Management  Energy Preservation

16. Future Strategic Partners?  NASA  NOAA  EPA  USGS  DOE  NSF  Industry  Others??

17. DSWG Objectives FederationObjectives Increase value of ES products & servicesIncrease value of ES products & services Promote best practices in ES researchPromote best practices in ES research DSWG Federation Overlap DSWG Federation Overlap Operational prototypes Operational prototypes Processes for Community InvolvementProcesses for Community Involvement DSWGs and the Federation: A Natural Symbiosis