eGY, Polar Research Board Meeting 5 May 2005 The eGY Opportunity eGY_Team members

IUGG Initiative Led by IAGA Endorsed by ICSU Marks the 50-yr anniversary of IGY eGY

eGY, Polar Research Board Meeting 5 May 2005 Vision The contribution of Geoscience to the benefit of humanity is given a forward impetus as did IGY fifty years ago. –eGY promotes a revolution in geoscientific data availability and access worldwide. –Education in the geosciences alerts the public to the excitement and life-sustaining role of our planet and its space environment.

eGY, Polar Research Board Meeting 5 May th Century approach to data 5. 5.… finally, do some science 4. 4.Process data using mostly proprietary codes, run models… 3. 3.Ingest data into a local database… 2. 2.Get data via post, air-mail, , Web… 1. 1.Search data centers, institutions, observatories, colleagues…

eGY, Polar Research Board Meeting 5 May 2005 The Modest Late 20th Century Improvement Centralized distribution schemes – Based on large data centers such as the World Data Centers (WDC): – –Require continuous support for the data acquisition, storage, and distribution – –Submission of data remains voluntary – –Collected data have to be suitable for submission to the “central data base”; e.g., the WDCs only accept absolute geomagnetic measurements If you want data from more than one discipline data center, you are back to the ‘old’ way. The Pull Data Concept

eGY, Polar Research Board Meeting 5 May 2005 Drivers of science in the 21st century Earth (Complex) System science Higher resolution – space and time Rapid response Data assimilation into models Challenges : distributed data, data release, access, sharing, discovery, preservation, rescue, … interoperability …

eGY, Polar Research Board Meeting 5 May 2005 BORROMEAN RINGS Three interlinked circles that represent inseparable parts of the whole. Remove any one ring and the other two fall apart. Because of this property, Borromean Rings have been used as a symbol of unity in many fields. They way we think about data has changed! THE PHYSICS OF INFORMATION Information ingredients – content, context structure.Information ingredients – content, context structure. The ability to automatically utilize the inherent structure of information is the threshold in information management from hardcopy to digital media.The ability to automatically utilize the inherent structure of information is the threshold in information management from hardcopy to digital media. © 2005 EvREsearch LTD EvREsearch©

eGY, Polar Research Board Meeting 5 May 2005 The 21 st Century Approach “Data Pull” Concept Distributed databases accessed through the World Wide Web portals (GRID nodes): Data Visualization Format Conversion Data Acquisition Location Discovery Data nodes are not restricted to large centers!

eGY, Polar Research Board Meeting 5 May 2005 There are many implementations of the Late 20 th Century data architecture and more and more 21 st century architecture implementations available for isolated sub-disciplines. They are called by many different names –Virtual Observatories, Data and Information Networks, --- The next few pages list a few implementations. Each community is very pleased with the significant advances they have made! Interoperability between these implementations is, at best, an afterthought.

eGY, Polar Research Board Meeting 5 May 2005 Virtual Observatories ASTROGRID Virtual Observatory NVO – US National Virtual Observatory VCO - Virtual Carbon Observatory VGMO – Virtual Geomagnetic Observatory VHO – Virtual Heliophysical Observatory ViRBO – Virtual Radiation Belt Observatory VMO – Virtual Magnetospheric Observatories VOO - Virtual Ocean Observatory VSN – Virtual Seismic Network VSO – Virtual Solar Observatory …….

eGY, Polar Research Board Meeting 5 May 2005 e-Science initiatives AstroGrid - Astronomy BIOS – Biological Innovation for Open Society CIG – A Computational Infrastructure for Geodynamics CHRONOS CIG – Computational Infrastructure in Geodynamics DAKS - SDSC Data and Knowledge Systems program Earthscope eDiaMoND - Breast Cancer eMinerals - Molecular simulations of environmental issues FUSION – Fuel cell Understanding through Semantic Inferencing, Ontologies and Nanotechnology G-Civil - Civil Engineering Geoinformatics MyGRID - Bioinfomatics UK e-Science Core Programme

eGY, Polar Research Board Meeting 5 May 2005 Data & Information Networks AEON – Australian Earth & Ocean Network CANRI – Community Access to Natural Resource Information CEON - Circumarctic Environmental Observatories Network CCIN - Canadian Cryospheric Information Network CDMP – Climate Database Modernisation Program DLESE – Digital Library for Earth System Education EDNES – Earth Data Network for Education and Scientific Exchange GEON – Global Earth Observing Network GGD - Global Geocryological Data system ION – International Ocean Network ITR – Information Technology Research program SPIDR – Space Physics Interactive Data Resource

eGY, Polar Research Board Meeting 5 May 2005 Earth Observation Systems, Partnerships GEO - Group on Earth Observations GEOSS - Global Earth Observation System of Systems GEM – Global Environment Modelling project GMES – Global Monitoring for Environment and Security IWGEO – Interagency Working Group on Earth Observation IGOS – International Global Observing Strategy IGOS-P - International Global Observing Systems Partners IGOSS – International Global Observing System of Systems IGGOS – Integrated Global Geodetic Observing System GOS - Global Observing Systems GCOS - Global Climate Observing System GOOS - Global Ocean Observing System GTOS - Global Terrestrial Observing System GOSIC - The Global Observing Systems Information Center GOS/GAW - Global Observing System/ Global Atmosphere Watch (WMO) ESONET – European Sea Floor Observatory Network EOSDIS – Earth Observing System Data and Information System

eGY, Polar Research Board Meeting 5 May 2005

The danger A4 US Letter Different standards and protocols are appropriate and useful, but they make interoperability challenging.

eGY, Polar Research Board Meeting 5 May 2005 COOPERATION

Moving forward from IGY … to eGY

eGY, Polar Research Board Meeting 5 May 2005 Embrace and extend IGY and IPY principles International cooperation and sharing Global, cross-disciplinary scope Free, universal, open access to data Timely and convenient access to data Data preservation Capacity building, especially in developing countries Education and public outreach Data integration and knowledge discovery …. exploit e-Science opportunities

eGY, Polar Research Board Meeting 5 May 2005 eGY Objective Embrace and extend the IGY principles of innovation, data sharing and scientific involvement – –Promote innovative ways to better organize and access data, with an emphasis on interoperability – –International cooperation and sharing – –Global, cross-disciplinary scope – –Free, universal, open access to data – –Timely and convenient access to data – –Data preservation – –Capacity building, especially in developing countries – –Education and public outreach

eGY, Polar Research Board Meeting 5 May 2005 eGY Working Groups Best Practices for Data Management –What are the attributes of successful systems (including people) –Focus on access, usability and interoperability –Cosponsored by CODATA Data Integration and Knowledge Discovery –Truly interdisciplinary understanding of data and information Virtual Observatory Census –What’s out there now and how do we tie them together? Education and Outreach –Connecting teachers to virtual observatories

eGY, Polar Research Board Meeting 5 May 2005 Role Provide an international, cooperative environment to –facilitate –inform –stimulate –encourage –promote eGY is A forum to collaboratively address the challenges of modern data management and integrative science

eGY, Polar Research Board Meeting 5 May 2005 Structure International Coordination Office (Secretariat, Boulder) To conduct business Executive Director - Dan Baker Secretary - Bill Peterson Communications and Marketing - Marissa Rusinek International Committee Policy, planning, opportunity identification, scientific links Chair: Charlie Barton Representatives from stakeholders and key participants Working Groups (thematic) Knowledge Integration; E/PO; Best Practice; VO census National-Regional-Body Reps/Committees To liaise, stimulate, and interact with national/regional initiatives

eGY, Polar Research Board Meeting 5 May 2005 Use eGY to help find out who is doing what? share experience and expertise coordinate activities reduce replication of effort promote common standards stimulate wider participation bridge the digital divide raise awareness about need for modern, professional data stewardship inspire public interest

eGY, Polar Research Board Meeting 5 May 2005 Deliverables Infrastructure, create links eGY Charter, eGY code of best practice Meetings, workshops, and symposia Website: eGY News Presentations, articles, brochure, postage stamps Education and Outreach opportunities focused on connection teachers and students to Geosciences data. Capacity building activities in developing countries

eGY, Polar Research Board Meeting 5 May 2005 Calendar May 2005 Spring AGU/AAS/ New Orleans Tuesday 5/24: Morning session, evening meeting July 2005IAGA Assembly Toulouse June 2005Interim report to ICSU/WMO on IPY approach. Nov 2005WSIS, Tunis Nov 2006CODATA Conference Jul 2007IUGG General Assembly, Perugia Nov 2008CODATA Conference

eGY, Polar Research Board Meeting 5 May 2005 eGY and IPY Of the 15 IPY data related programs ICSU/WMO designated eGY and the “IPY Data and Information Service for Distributed Data Management (IPY DIS), lead by the World Data Center for Glaciology, Boulder as Activities that have potential to make a major contribution to IPY. We have had preliminary discussions with Mark Parsons, of IPY DIS and will continue them over the next few weeks to develop a strategy that addresses the visions and realities of eGY, IPY DIS, IPY, and the 13 other IPY data related programs currently identified.

eGY, Polar Research Board Meeting 5 May 2005 eGY and IHY eGY and IHY are currently cooperating in several areas and look forward to adding more eGY is a participant in IGY “Gold” Program to honor participants of the IGYeGY is a participant in IGY “Gold” Program to honor participants of the IGY IHY has agreed to encourage their extensive set of international partners to participate in eGYIHY has agreed to encourage their extensive set of international partners to participate in eGY eGY and IHY are coordinating their Education and Public Outreach ProgramseGY and IHY are coordinating their Education and Public Outreach Programs

eGY, Polar Research Board Meeting 5 May 2005 eGY and The International Year eGY and The International Year of Planet Earth have signed a strategic alliance 1.1 The purpose of the Strategic Alliance between the Electronic Geophysical Year (eGY) and the International Year of Planet Earth is to facilitate collaborative scientific research and development and other programs of the highest international standing in the interests of both parties. 1.2 The Alliance relies on eGY and the International Year working together with guiding principles: Openness, co-operation, understanding and trust. Equitable apportionment of risk and reward. High degree of innovation... A draft resolution invites UNESCO’s Director General to support all efforts leading to the United Nations General Assembly to declare 2007 the International Year of Planet Earth

eGY, Polar Research Board Meeting 5 May 2005 Attractions of eGY Timely – Virtual Observatory software is becoming available; e- Science initiatives are spreading Interdisciplinary - data sharing and data accessibility are common issues in all areas of the geosciences Affordable – low budget needs; technology development is funded elsewhere Inclusive – opportunities for developed and developing countries Appealing to young scientists - fast, convenient, comprehensive data access Complements I*Y initiatives - IPY, IYPE, IHY, and CAWSES Education and Outreach - Connecting teachers, students, policy makers and the public to scientific data. Capacity Building - can be used to reduce the digital divide

eGY, Polar Research Board Meeting 5 May 2005 How Can eGY help Polar Research? Provide a bridge to I*Y’s and organizations such as the Group on Earth Observations (GEO) Broader scope can help determine and define appropriate data systems and practices –Inform data strategies and augment distribution –Facilitate interoperability Collaborative outreach--get data into the classroom and public consciousness

eGY, Polar Research Board Meeting 5 May 2005 The US Congress supports the I*Y concept HCON 189 IH, S. RES. 466 UNESCO Supports the I*Y concept Draft Resolution invites UNESCO’s Director General to support all efforts leading to the United Nations General Assembly to declare 2007 the International Year of Planet Earth ICSU and WMO have endorsed eGY Selection, with IPY DIS, as activities that have potential to make a major contribution to IPY.

eGY, Polar Research Board Meeting 5 May 2005 What can the Polar Research Board do for eGY? Encourage participation in eGY sponsored working groups, foura, and meetings –New Orleans, May 24 –Toulouse, Late July Pass a resolution endorsing the vision and objective of eGY

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