1. Agence spatialeCanadian Space CanadienneAgency IGOS-P Cryosphere Theme First workshop, March 2-3, 2005 Kananaskis, Canada Page 1 Daniel De Lisle CEOS point of contact Space technologies Canadian Space Agency CEOS / IGOS-P and the CSA Perspective

2. Agence spatialeCanadian Space CanadienneAgency IGOS-P Cryosphere Theme First workshop, March 2-3, 2005 Kananaskis, Canada Page 2 Overview  CEOS - Committee on Earth Observation Satellites  SIT - THE STRATEGIC IMPLEMENTATION  IGOS - Integrated Global Observing Strategy  CSA's participation

3. Agence spatialeCanadian Space CanadienneAgency IGOS-P Cryosphere Theme First workshop, March 2-3, 2005 Kananaskis, Canada Page 3 CEOS has three primary objectives: 1.To optimize the benefits of spaceborne Earth observation through cooperation of its Members in mission planning and in the development of compatible data products, formats, services, applications and policies; 2.To aid both its Members and the international user community by inter alia, serving as the focal point for international coordination of space-related Earth observation activities, including those related to global change; 3.To exchange policy and technical information to encourage complementarity and compatibility among spaceborne Earth observation systems currently in service or development, and the data received from them; issues of common interest across the spectrum of Earth observation satellite missions will be addressed.

4. Agence spatialeCanadian Space CanadienneAgency IGOS-P Cryosphere Theme First workshop, March 2-3, 2005 Kananaskis, Canada Page 4 CEOS members and Associates  Members Governmental organizations that are international or national in nature and are responsible for a civil spaceborne Earth observation program currently in operation (CSA, NOAA, NASA, CNES, ESA, JAXA).  Associates Other existing satellite coordination groups and scientific or governmental bodies that are international in nature and currently have a significant programmatic activity that supports CEOS objectives (CCRS, WMO, FAO, ….)

5. Agence spatialeCanadian Space CanadienneAgency IGOS-P Cryosphere Theme First workshop, March 2-3, 2005 Kananaskis, Canada Page 5 THE STRATEGIC IMPLEMENTATION TEAM (SIT) The CEOS Strategic Implementation Team (SIT) was created in 1996 to advance the involvement of CEOS in the development of the Integrated Global Observing Strategy (IGOS). The SIT comprises CEOS Member Principals with the authority to commit agency support to initiatives as they unfold and is chaired by JAXA. The SIT’s purpose is to define, characterize, and develop the vision for CEOS’s participation in IGOS, to define and coordinate the space component of IGOS, and to address, with the relevant IGOS Partners, the interface between the space component and the in situ component.

6. Agence spatialeCanadian Space CanadienneAgency IGOS-P Cryosphere Theme First workshop, March 2-3, 2005 Kananaskis, Canada Page 6 IGOS

7. Agence spatialeCanadian Space CanadienneAgency IGOS-P Cryosphere Theme First workshop, March 2-3, 2005 Kananaskis, Canada Page 7 Integrated Global Observing Strategy  IGOS is a structure that helps determine observation gaps and identify the resources to fill observation needs;  IGOS provides understanding of current system capabilities and limitations - thereby helping to reduce unnecessary duplication of observations.  IGOS is intended to cover all forms of data collection concerning the physical, chemical, biological and human environment including the associated impacts.  IGOS provides opportunities for capacity building and assisting countries to obtain maximum benefit from the total set of observations.

8. Agence spatialeCanadian Space CanadienneAgency IGOS-P Cryosphere Theme First workshop, March 2-3, 2005 Kananaskis, Canada Page 8 Current status of IGOS Themes Approved themes Global Carbon Cycle Geohazards Ocean Water cycle Atmospheric chemistry Under preparation Coastal observations Coral Reefs Sub-Theme Land Cover Cryosphere Proposed theme Dynamic Earth Theme (Proposal)

9. Agence spatialeCanadian Space CanadienneAgency IGOS-P Cryosphere Theme First workshop, March 2-3, 2005 Kananaskis, Canada Page 9 Canada's involvement in CEOS activities  Member since 1984  CSA is a full member and CCRS is an Associate  Attend CEOS Plenary, SIT and IGOS-P meetings  Co-chair Cal/Val Working Group  Participated in the Coastal Theme development

10. Agence spatialeCanadian Space CanadienneAgency IGOS-P Cryosphere Theme First workshop, March 2-3, 2005 Kananaskis, Canada Page 10

11. Agence spatialeCanadian Space CanadienneAgency IGOS-P Cryosphere Theme First workshop, March 2-3, 2005 Kananaskis, Canada Page 11 GeophysicalObservationsGeophysicalObservations Sea surface temperature 100 m1 km3 h6 h1 h3 h 0.2  C0.5  C Wind speed and direction 300 m10 km1 h6 h1 h3 h1 m/s 10  2 m/s 20  Sea surface height1 km15 km1d10 d1 h3 h4 cm6 cm Surface wave height & direction 1 km10 km3 h1 d1 h3 h0.2 m 5  0.2 m 10  Salinity1 km25 km24 h7 d1 h3 h0.1 psu 0.3 psu Currents300 m5 km1 h24 h1 h3 h3 cm/s10 cm/s Streamflow1 km10 km1 h24 h1 h3 h10%30% Precipitation1 km15 km1 h8 h1 h3 h0.5 mm/h 2 mm/h Ice cover50 m100 m6 h24 h1 h3 h100 m200 m Biological/BiogeochemicalObservationsBiological/BiogeochemicalObservations Phytoplankton pigments 100 m500 m1.5 h 3 h1 h3 h20%30% Total suspended matter 100 m500 m1.5 h 3 h1 h3 h30%40% Colored dissolved organic matter 100 m500 m1.5 h 3 h1 h3 h30%40% Optical properties (includes PAR) 100 m500 m1.5 h 3 h1 h3 h10%20% Chlorophyll fluorescence 100 m500 m1.5 h 4 h1 h3 h30%40% Aerosol properties (includes AOT) 100 m500 m1.5 h 4 h1 h3 h10%20% Nutrients10 km100 km 1 d1 mo 1 d7 d10%30% O 2 and pCO 2 10 km100 km 1 d1 mo 1 d7 d10%30% Slicks/films (sea surface roughness) 25 m 50 m 3 h 2 d 1 h 3 h 50 m 100 m Mapping (Phys./Ecol./Socio.)Mapping (Phys./Ecol./Socio.) Bathymetry30 m50 m2 d24 d4 h1 d0.1 m (depth ) 1 m (depth) Land Topography30 m50 m3 mo 1 yr -- 5 cm (height ) 10 cm (height) Shoreline position1 m5 m15 d3 mo 1 d7 d1 m5 m Habitat maps (e.g., mangroves) 5 m20 m15 d3 mo 1 d7 d -- Reef maps1 m5 m15 d3 mo 1 d7 d2 m10 m Land cover/use15 m1 km1 yr10 yr -- Night-time lights1 km5 km1 yr5 yr -- Table 3.2: Coastal Theme Observing Requirements Coastal Theme Observing Requirements

12. Agence spatialeCanadian Space CanadienneAgency IGOS-P Cryosphere Theme First workshop, March 2-3, 2005 Kananaskis, Canada Page 12 Knowledge Challenges 1 Resolution Challenges 1 Continuity Challenges 1 Cross- cutting  improve calibration and validation of satellite data   pixel “contamination” · need adaptive sampling · standardize and QA/QC in situ observations · address power/telemetry/bio-fouling issues for in situ assets  require improved temporal and spatial resolution from satellite sensors  need to expand coverage of in situ measurements  need to facilitate the transition from research to operational satellites  need to maintain and replace in situ assets Geophysical Observations  blending SST measurements  measuring salinity remotely  improve SSH measurements  develop SAR algorithms and assess other measurements  measure currents from space  assimilate HF radar data and derive user-driven products  extracting higher-resolution info from satellite wind sensors  add additional Doppler weather radar & HF radar sites  maintain and expand stream gauge and tide gauge networks  maintain microwave RS capabilities for ice  facilitate transition of HF radar from research to operational mode Biological & Biogeochem ical Observations  need hyperspectral ocean color  improve bio-optical algorithms  merged chlorophyll products  relate ocean color/SAR data to ecological parameters  discriminate taxonomic groups  improve aerosol chacterizations  identify better surrogates for labor intensive biomass surveys  need observations of ocean color from geostationary orbit to  temporal resolution · more measurements of nutrients needed · need accurate/rapid assays for pollutants  maintain global multi-spectral ocean color observations for context and climate data records Mapping  need a common classification system for habitats et al.  need improved methods for estimating socio- economic variables to link human dimension with physical and ecological phenomena  require high spatial res. hyperspectral imagery to assess corals and vegetation  need to improve availability/use of high-resolution color and lidar data for physical mapping  need access to highest resolution Digital Elevation Models (DEMs)  maintain DMSP- OLS capabilities for human population assessments  maintain high-res multi spectral optical imagers for habitat maps etc. Summary of Coastal Theme Observing Challenges

13. Agence spatialeCanadian Space CanadienneAgency IGOS-P Cryosphere Theme First workshop, March 2-3, 2005 Kananaskis, Canada Page 13 CSA fully supports the Cryosphere theme Daniel De Lisle CEOS contact Canadian Space Agency Tel: (450) 926-6611 Fax:(450) 926-4449 daniel.delisle@space.gc.ca