1. Key Challenges Facing an Integrated Information System for Global Climate Observations presented by The Boeing Company Phantom Works S&IS Mission Systems presented by The Boeing Company Phantom Works S&IS Mission Systems presented at the NOAA Climate Observation Program’s 3rd Annual System Review April 25-27, 2005 presented at the NOAA Climate Observation Program’s 3rd Annual System Review April 25-27, 2005

2. S&IS Mission Systems Phantom Works NOAA’s Strategic Vision for 2020 & Beyond (… NOSA … IOOS … IEOS … GEOSS …) Defining the requirements for future observing systems…

3. S&IS Mission Systems Phantom Works Current Earth Observing Systems Traditional “Stove-piped” Systems Satellites Sondes Aircraft Ships Radar Submersibles Buoys

4. S&IS Mission Systems Phantom Works Integrated Earth Observing System Multi-sensor Integration (In-situ + Remote, Static + Dynamic) Satellites Sondes Aircraft Ships Radar Submersibles Buoys

5. S&IS Mission Systems Phantom Works Key Integration Challenges System-level dependencies –Platform, operating system, transport, language, and ontology dependencies –System-to-system interdependencies Network security and information assurance –Ability to protect, authenticate, and deny data and information Insufficient or incomplete metadata –Detailed descriptions on the usefulness of data and quality of data sources Incompatible data formats and geographical representations –Multi-step data format conversions –Map translations, coordinate system transformations, etc. Increasingly high-bandwidth data rates and data volumes –Lossless data compression, data filtering, data sub-setting Data/communication access in bandwidth-limited regions –Improved data access and/or low-rate data access alternatives Need for user-orientation and user-oriented services –Intelligent data discovery, keyword searching, data translation services, etc.

6. S&IS Mission Systems Phantom Works Network-Enabled Operations (NEO) Progressing towards a solution…

7. S&IS Mission Systems Phantom Works Goal of NEO To realize a network enabled environment where all classes of information systems interoperate by integrating existing and emerging open standards into a common evolving global framework that employs a common set of principles and processes.

8. S&IS Mission Systems Phantom Works NEO Value Proposition Increased interoperability within, and among, systems involved in Joint, Interagency and Multinational Operations Lower system costs as integration activities are reduced and re-use is maximized Improved readiness by using existing systems that plug into the network environment more quickly Increased pace of new development and focus on domain specific capabilities to system client or user

9. S&IS Mission Systems Phantom Works Strategic Architecture Reference Model Develop a safe and secure information management architectural reference model and identify open standards and their patterns of use and interoperability Enables assets (sensors, systems, people) to act as interoperable nodes that can discover and register its needs and capabilities on a network

10. S&IS Mission Systems Phantom Works Communications Layer –Essential functions for moving information via IP-based standards Information Layer –Common functions/services for information exchange/interchange Applications Layer –Program-specific functions for processing or using information Presentation (HMI) Layer –Program-specific presentations of information to users Strategic Architecture Reference Model

11. S&IS Mission Systems Phantom Works Legacy Apps Formatting Translation Compression Filtering Legacy Comm (non-IP) Flood Model Communications Core IP Communications Core Route Planner APP 3APP 4 DODS/OpenDAP Publish Subscribe Query Metadata Ontology Data Discovery ESRI ArcGIS Web Page Example Architecture

12. S&IS Mission Systems Phantom Works Current System Interactions

13. S&IS Mission Systems Phantom Works Network-Enabled Operations Concept Communication/ Information Network …Pub-Sub Example

14. S&IS Mission Systems Phantom Works Communication/ Information Network Network-Enabled Operations Concept …Pub-Sub Example

15. S&IS Mission Systems Phantom Works Network-Enabled Operations Concept Communication/ Information Network …Pub-Sub Example

16. S&IS Mission Systems Phantom Works Network-Enabled Operations Concept Communication/ Information Network …Pub-Sub Example

17. S&IS Mission Systems Phantom Works Network-Enabled Operations Example Communication/ Information Network NOAA / Regional NOAA / NASA NOAA / Private Academia Client NOAA Client Sensors Users State-Local / Private Sector Client

18. S&IS Mission Systems Phantom Works Communication/ Information Network Buoy / CBOS POES-GOES / EOS PORTS / WxFlow University Flood Model NWS (AWIPS) Evac Planner (ArcGIS) Network-Enabled Operations Example Publishers Users

19. S&IS Mission Systems Phantom Works Communication/ Information Network University Flood Model NWS (AWIPS) Evac Planner (ArcGIS) Buoy / CBOS POES-GOES / EOS PORTS / WxFlow Network-Enabled Operations Example Publishers Subscribers

20. S&IS Mission Systems Phantom Works Communication/ Information Network NWS (AWIPS) Evac Planner (ArcGIS) University Flood Model Buoy / CBOS POES-GOES / EOS PORTS / WxFlow Network-Enabled Operations Example Publishers Subscribers / Publishers

21. S&IS Mission Systems Phantom Works Network-Enabled Operations Benefits without NEO benefits with “N” NEO benefits with “N+1” NEO benefits …Enabling more accurate modeling and prediction Peak Surge Acknowledgement: ADCIRC model analysis generated by Dr. Don Slinn of the University of Florida

22. S&IS Mission Systems Phantom Works Network-Enabled Operations Benefits …Turning information into knowledge in user-friendly forms Predicted surge Impacted Locations

23. S&IS Mission Systems Phantom Works Summary – Advantages & Benefits Advantages of NEO –Open Architecture, Non-Proprietary (supports NOSA) –Bandwidth Efficient –Metadata Driven/Centric –Platform/Format/Transport/Language Neutral –Sharing of Decision/Analysis Information –User Oriented and Focused Benefits of NEO –Improved System Interoperability –Improved System Scalability –Improved System Transparency –Improved System Transition –Improved User Experience –Decreased Lifecycle Costs

24. S&IS Mission Systems Phantom Works Questions / Contact Info Steven Hoffert Boeing S&IS Mission Systems Springfield, VA Phone: 703-923-4052 Email: steven.g.hoffert@boeing.comsteven.g.hoffert@boeing.com Dr. Jay Pearlman Boeing Phantom Works Kent, WA Phone: 253-773-5419 Email: jay.pearlman@boeing.comjay.pearlman@boeing.com