1. SST-VC-1 Meeting Tokyo, Japan June 6-7, 2012 Craig Donlon (ESA) Kenneth S. Casey (NOAA) Overview of the CEOS SST-VC, Strategic Targets and Implementation plan

2. SST-VC-1 Meeting Tokyo, Japan June 6-7, 2012 Overview Introduction How did we get here? What is CEOS? What are the CEOS Strategic Targets for 2012? What is the SST-VC relationship to GHRSST? SST-VC Objectives The SST Virtual Constellation The SST-VC Implementation Plan SST-VC-SWOT analysis Conclusions Challenges for THIS meeting

3. SST-VC-1 Meeting Tokyo, Japan June 6-7, 2012 How we got to where we are today… Better SST Products, coordination and applications < 1999 Pre GODAE: little SST coordination “SST is a done deal” 2000-2008: GODAE: clear focus and ToR to improve SST for operational oceanography – lots of new missions ? 2008-2012: Post GODAE – GHRSST is still needed so Where should we live? ✔ 2012+: Today we are linking to CEOS as a VEOS Virtual Constellation

4. SST-VC-1 Meeting Tokyo, Japan June 6-7, 2012 What is CEOS ? Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS) was established in 1984 CEOS coordinates civil space-borne Earth Observations (EO) and participating agencies strive to address critical scientific questions and to plan satellite missions without unnecessary overlap. CEOS has three primary objectives in pursuing this goal: 1.To optimize benefits of space-borne EO through cooperation of its Members in mission planning and in development of compatible data products, formats, services, applications and policies; 2.To serve as a focal point for international coordination of space-related Earth observation activities; 3.To exchange policy and technical information to encourage complementarity and compatibility of observation and data exchange systems. High-level, all-EO focus, long-term view, decision maker membership, (resources, satellites, programmes…), “Top Down” approach… Connecting to EO applications and users through the concept of Virtual Constellations High-level, all-EO focus, long-term view, decision maker membership, (resources, satellites, programmes…), “Top Down” approach… Connecting to EO applications and users through the concept of Virtual Constellations

5. Troika CEOS Structure 2011-2012 Chair Agency ESA, EUMETSAT, JAXA, NASA, NOAA WGCVWGISS WGCapD CEOS Executive Officer (CEO) Virtual Constellations for GEO Permanent Secretariat Chair USGS Vice Chair CSA Chair JAXA Vice Chair CNES Chair INPE Vice Chair NOAA Atmospheric Composition - NASA - ESA Precipitation - JAXA - NASA Land Imaging - USGS - ISRO - INPE Ocean Surface Topography - NASA - EUMETSAT Strategic Implementation Team (SIT) Chair: NASA Vice Chair: CNES WGCV=Working Group on Calibration and Validation WGISS=Working Group on Information Systems and Services WGCapD=Working Group on Capacity Building and Data Democracy WGClimate = Working Group on Climate SBA = Societal Benefit Area (GEO) (1-year terms) (2-year terms) Chair Past Chair Future Chair ASI/Italy CSA/Canada Troika ISRO/India Ocean Color Radiometry - ESA - ISRO - NASA Ocean Surface Vector Wind - NOAA - ISRO - EUMETSAT Sea Surface Temperature - ESA - NOAA CEOS SBA Coordinators - Agriculture - Biodiversity - Climate - Disasters - Ecosystems - Energy - Health - Water Systems Engineering Office (SEO) NASA USGS (CEO) & NOAA (DCEO) WGClimate Chair EC-JRC Vice Chair NOAA (2-year terms)

6. CEOS Virtual Constellations for GEO CEOS Virtual Constellations for GEO demonstrate the value of collaborative partnerships in addressing key observational gaps and bridging multiple GEO Societal Benefit Areas while maintaining the independence of individual contributions Focus dialogue from “all topics/all agencies” to smaller, more specialized groups Guidance for design and development of future systems to meet the broad spectrum of EO requirements –Avoid duplication and overlap in EO efforts –Close information gaps for GEO SBAs –Establish and sustain global EO coverage and data availability 6

7. CEOS Working Groups Working groups enhance technical cooperation among CEOS Agencies in specific topical areas with broad international benefit. Working Group on Calibration and Validation (WGCV) –To ensure long-term confidence in the accuracy and quality of Earth observation data and products Working Group on Information Systems and Services (WGISS) –To coordinate the development of Earth observation satellite systems and services which manage and supply the data and information from CEOS Agencies’ missions Working Group on Capacity Building and Data Democracy (WGCapD) –To increase the capacity of institutions in less developed countries for effective use of Earth Observation data for the benefit of society and to achieve sustainable development Working Group on Climate (WGClimate) –To facilitate the use of Essential Climate Variable (ECV) time-series through coordination Member Agencies’ initiatives and activities

8. 8 2012 CEOS Strategic Priorities Improved Coordination of Space Agency Activities Related to Climate CEOS Response to 2010 GCOS IP and improvement in coordinated outputs for monitoring of ECVs CEOS Input to Systematic Observation Requirements for GCOS Satellite Supplement Development of FCDRs and related data sets (WG Climate) Cooperation with GEO, WMO, and CGMS on space-based system to support climate information and adaptation Further alignment of VCs to contribute to GCOS IP

9. Progress Towards Established CEOS-GEO Priorities CEOS leadership within and support to the GEO Global Forest Observation Task (incl GFOI IP and SDCG) Continued development of the CEOS Strategy for Carbon Observations from Space Advancement of CEOS Data Democracy activities within the reorganized WGCBDD Further alignment of the CEOS VC objectives/activities to GEO 2012-2015 Work Plan Tasks 9 2012 CEOS Strategic Priorities (cont’d)

10. Progress Toward Established GEO-CEOS Priorities (cont’d) Continued support to development and operationalization of the GEOSS Common Infrastructure (GCI) and its elements The development of a more integrated approach in the areas of disaster mitigation and disaster management Continued support to the Joint Experiments on Crop Assessment and Monitoring (JECAM) initiative Continued CEOS leadership of/support to the QA4EO initiative 10 2012 CEOS Strategic Priorities (cont’d)

11. Considering CEOS Support to Further Key GEO Priority Initiatives Exploratory dialogue on data requirements and CEOS Agency capacities to support the G20/GEO Global Agricultural Monitoring (GLAM) initiative Continued dialogue on potential CEOS contributions to integrated water cycle products and services Continued dialogue on potential CEOS contributions to the GEO Biodiversity Observation Network (GEO BON) 11 2012 CEOS Strategic Priorities (cont’d)

12. Continued and Enhanced CEOS Outreach to Key Stakeholders: GEO, COP, UNFCCC, SBSTA, G8/G20 Maintenance to CEOS online services such as the CEOS website and Missions, Instruments and Measurements (MIM) database Publication of the CEOS Newsletter CEOS inputs for Rio+20 Summit, including a print update of the CEOS Earth Observation Handbook Further review/adoption of CSS recommendations Preparatory materials for, and discussion at, SIT-27 12 2012 CEOS Strategic Priorities (cont’d)

13. CEOS and Group on Earth Observations (GEO) 13 CEOS is a GEO Participating Organization Unique and important role in space-based observations –Integrate observing systems to benefit from the increased number and distribution of observations of any given event –Minimize data gaps – toward a comprehensive, coordinated, and sustained GEOSS –CEOS Implementation Plan for Space-based Observations for GEOSS Routine and detailed consultations among CEOS technical experts and GEO Secretariat staff

14. 14 Observations being collected by current Virtual Constellations are underlined Observations that could be collected by new Virtual Constellations are in red font CEOS and the Global Climate Observing System (GCOS)

15. SST-VC-1 Meeting Tokyo, Japan June 6-7, 2012 15 What is GHRSST ? “To develop and nurture cooperation and progress - at the world scale - in the subject area of satellite Sea Surface Temperature” GHRSST ToR, 2008 Multi-Agency/Partner consensus collaboration, focussed on multi- mission, high resolution SST data and applications, Practical, Pragmatic, “Bottom Up approach” At the cutting edge of scientific development, data: delivery, quality, problems, solutions, stewardship; Connection to users and services…from NRT  Climate timescales Multi-Agency/Partner consensus collaboration, focussed on multi- mission, high resolution SST data and applications, Practical, Pragmatic, “Bottom Up approach” At the cutting edge of scientific development, data: delivery, quality, problems, solutions, stewardship; Connection to users and services…from NRT  Climate timescales

16. SST-VC-1 Meeting Tokyo, Japan June 6-7, 2012 What is the relationship between CEOS SST-VC and GHRSST? The aim of the CEOS SST-VC is: To foster the best quality sea surface temperature data for applications in short, medium, and climate time scales in the most cost effective and efficient manner through international collaboration, scientific innovation, and rigor CEOS SST-VC ToR, 2012 The First Iron bridge in the world, Shropshire, United Kingdom, Built by Abraham Darby, 1781

17. SST-VC-1 Meeting Tokyo, Japan June 6-7, 2012 Some Assumptions about the future (1/2) Surface and space-based observing systems will be planned in a coordinated manner to cost effectively serve variety of user needs with appropriate spatial and temporal resolutions. There will be an expansion in both the user applications served and the variables observed; This will include observations to support the production of Essential Climate Variables, adhering to the GCOS climate monitoring principles; R&D systems will be integrated as operational systems; The range and volume of observations exchanged globally (rather than locally) will be increased; Access to real-time and raw data will be improved;

18. SST-VC-1 Meeting Tokyo, Japan June 6-7, 2012 There will be increased standardization of instruments and observing methods; There will be improvements in calibration of observations and the provision of metadata, to ensure data consistency and traceability to absolute standards; There will be improved methods of quality control and characterization of errors of all observations; There will be increased interoperability, between existing observing systems and with newly implemented systems; and, There will be improved homogeneity of data formats and dissemination … Some Assumptions about the future (2/2)

19. SST-VC-1 Meeting Tokyo, Japan June 6-7, 2012 SST-VC Objectives Foster better engagement by Nations operating or preparing satellite SST sensors within the SST-VC and GHRSST frameworks, Maintain a strong and mutually supportive relationship with the GHRSST, Provide an interface to CEOS for GHRSST activities. Improve coordination, consolidation and development of the collective SST capability, Work to assure long-term continuity of passive microwave SST data, Develop the driving requirements to create, validate and sustain the development of an international ensemble of ECV SST measurements from space, Support outreach, education and development of new SST practitioners, Foster better use of reference sensors (i.e. dual view IR) within the Constellation, Provide advice and advocate to the international community the importance of SST, Enforce standards (e.g, definitions of SST, collection methods, algorithms, validation approaches, data management, product formats) Advocate and endorse future funding activities

20. In orbitApprovedPlanned/Pending approval 11 12 131415 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 ERS-2 ATSR-2 Sentinel-3A SLSTR Sentinel-3B SLSTR POES AVHRR/3 (pm orbit) MODIS FY-3A METOP-B,C AVHRR/3 (am orbit)METOP-A NPP (VIIRS) JPSS-1 (VIIRS) JPSS-2 (VIIRS) METEOR-M1 MSU-MR Passive Microwave, Polar Orbiting AMSRE TRMM GCOM-W1 (AMSR-2) FY-3B,C,D (VIRR) GCOM-W3 (AMSR-2) FY-3B,C,D (VIRR) GCOM-W2 (AMSR-2) Sentinel-3C SLSTR METEOR-MP METEOR-M2 MSU-MR Optical (TIR) Polar Orbiting Sea Surface Temperature (Polar orbiting) OCEANSAT-3 (TIR) Aquarius SAC/D (NIRST) Passive Microwave Radiometers for SST are Essential yet continuity is fragile ENVISAT AATSR Dual View IR Imager Gap WindSat

21. In orbitApprovedPlanned/Pending approval 11 12 131415 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 GOES-R (ABI) US Meteosat-9 (SEVIRI) EU FY-4 0/A,B,C (China) Sea Surface Temperature (Geostationary) Meteosat-10 (SEVIRI) EU Meteosat-11 (SEVIRI) EU GOES-13 (Imager) US-West GOES-14(Imager) US-west GOES-15 (Imager) US-East GOES-S (ABI) US MT-SAT-1R (Japan) MT-SAT-2 (Japan) FY-2E FY-2F (China) MTG-I1 EU MTG-I2 EU Elektro-L N2 (Russia) Elektro-L N3 (Russia) Elektro-L N1 (Russia) COMS (Korea) COMS 2A (Korea) MTG-I3 EU Kaplana (India) INSAT-3A (India)INSAT-3D? (India)

22. SST-VC-1 Meeting Tokyo, Japan June 6-7, 2012 Essential elements of the Future SST Satellite Constellation Ocean in situ SST system Atmospheric parameters (satellite, model and in situ) 2 wide-swath high polar orbit Infra red imagers (1km, <0.3K) Dual view polar orbit infrared high fidelity SST reference sensor Wide swath polar orbit passive microwave imager Global constellation of geostationary infrared imagers (1-3 km, <0.3K) Wide swath ocean surface vector winds (<25 km, <0.2m/s) Donlon, et al, (2010). "Successes and Challenges for the Modern Sea Surface Temperature Observing System" in Proceedings of OceanObs’09: Sustained Ocean Observations and Information for Society (Vol. 2), Venice, Italy, 21-25 September 2009, Hall, J., Harrison, D.E. & Stammer, D., Eds., ESA Publication WPP-306, doi:10.5270/OceanObs09.cwp.24

23. SST-VC-1 Meeting Tokyo, Japan June 6-7, 2012 23 SST-VC Targets with GHRSST SST-VC Implementation Targets: 1.Wider participation of CEOS Agencies in SST related activities 2.Continued support to an extensive user community with established and functional systems and services 3.Stronger CEOS Agency SST activities through better synergy and communication 4.Better SST product and service interoperability building on the strengths of CEOS Agencies 5.Better data access and product applications by CEOS Agencies 6.Value for money to CEOS Agencies by capitalising on the already committed investments made to GHRSST 7.Reduce duplication of coordinating activities

24. SST-VC-1 Meeting Tokyo, Japan June 6-7, 2012 SST-VC Implementation Plan

25. SST-VC-1 Meeting Tokyo, Japan June 6-7, 2012 SST-VC Implementation

26. SST-VC-1 Meeting Tokyo, Japan June 6-7, 2012 SST-VC Implementation Activities

27. SST-VC-1 Meeting Tokyo, Japan June 6-7, 2012 Virtual Constellations to become more focused on implementation and product delivery, and thereby to become a key instrument in the space segment of the climate architecture, and a mechanism for delivery of coordinated ECVs – in concert with the systematic analytical efforts within WGClimate. The foundations exist for the Constellations to be used in this way – indeed some Constellations cite the coordinated development of one or more ECVs as their principal objective (particularly the more recent Constellations).

28. SST-VC-1 Meeting Tokyo, Japan June 6-7, 2012 SST-VC SWOT analysis

29. SST-VC-1 Meeting Tokyo, Japan June 6-7, 2012 SST-VC SWOT analysis

30. SST-VC-1 Meeting Tokyo, Japan June 6-7, 2012 Summary and Conclusions 1.The SST Community has steadily matured over the last decade: new missions, new science, new challenges, new applications, new users 2.GHRSST has been at the forefront of SST activities throughout this period and an SST-VC has been convened as an interface between CEOS and GHRSST 3.There are significant benefits for an SST-VC for CEOS, GEO, GCOS, GHRSST and user/producers 4.An initial implementation plan for the SST-VC has been developed by the SST-VC 5.The implementation plan now needs to be refined and put into action

31. SST-VC-1 Meeting Tokyo, Japan June 6-7, 2012 Challenges for this meeting 1.Configure the working arrangements, Roles and Officers within the SST-VC 2.Together with GHRSST, review and refine the SST- VC IP 1.In general 2.In detail – particularly Table -1 and associated schedule 3.Decide and plan how to act as a “role model” for other CEOS VC’s in the ECV and climate context 4.Prepare a summary report to GHRSST (Friday plenary) 5.Prepare a report to CEOS SIT

32. Thank You Any questions? Contacts for further information: Craig.Donlon@esa.intCraig.Donlon@esa.int and Kenneth.Casey@noaa.govKenneth.Casey@noaa.gov