1. Community problems/needs:
effective distance collaboration
model, data, software curatorship
flops
knowledge mining
technical support
data accessibility
“last mile”

2. - Teragrid (grid services) Model in a Box - ocean circulation
Potential pilot project elements:
Flops-R-Us
- clusters
- big iron
- Teragrid (grid services)
Model in a Box
- ocean circulation
- atmosphere
- bio-geochemistry
Data assimilation in a box

3. Real-time prediction demo - models - assimilation - data streams
Potential pilot project elements, cont’d:
Real-time prediction demo
- models
- assimilation
- data streams
GeoWall PO curriculum (3D)
- numerical models
- lab models
- observing systems

4. Selection principles:
Low-hanging fruit
Addresses important common problems
Builds bridges between OS and CS
Justifies increasing support
Quick, substantial buy-in from users
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