Implementation Plan

At the U.S. Department of State, Washington DC July 31, 2003 Earth Observation Summit

GEO Members ･ Algeria ･ Argentina ･ Australia ･ Bahrain ･ Belgium ･ Belize ･ Brazil ･ Cameroon ･ Canada ･ Central African Republic ･ Chile ･ China ･ Congo, Republic of ･ Croatia ･ Cyprus ･ Denmark ･ Egypt ･ European Commission ･ Finland ･ France ･ Germany ･ Greece ･ Guinea-Bissau ･ Honduras ･ Hungary ･ Iceland ･ India ･ Indonesia ･ Iran ･ Ireland ･ Israel ･ Italy ･ Japan ･ Kazakhstan ･ Korea, Republic of ･ Latvia ･ Luxembourg ･ Malaysia ･ Mali ･ Mauritius ･ Mexico ･ Moldova ･ Morocco ･ Nepal ･ Netherlands ･ New Zealand ･ Niger ･ Nigeria ･ Norway ･ Paraguay ･ Philippines ･ Portugal ･ Russian Federation ･ Slovakia ･ Slovenia ･ South Africa ･ Spain ･ Sudan ･ Sweden ･ Switzerland ･ Thailand ･ Tunisia ･ Uganda ･ Ukraine ･ United Kingdom ･ United States ･ Uzbekistan 66

Three USER perceptions of GEOSS Observation Systems Worldwide Modeling, and Data Management Systems The Nine Socio Benefit Areas DisasterHealthEnergy Climate Water EcosystemAgriculture Weather Biodiversity

GEOSS Focus: 9 Societal Benefits of Improved Earth Observation Natural & Human Induced Disasters Human Health & Well-Being Monitor Energy Resources Ecological Forecasts Protect Water Resources Weather Forecasting Monitor Ocean Resource Combat Land Degradation Reduce Loss of Life and Property

System of Systems Definition: A System-of-Systems (SoS) is a “super-system” comprised of elements that are themselves complex, independent systems which interact to achieve a common goal. –Component systems, functions, and behaviors may be added or removed during its use –It exhibits behavior, including emergent behavior, not achievable by the component systems acting independently –The components systems are managed in large part for their own purposes rather than the purposes of the whole Common Characteristics: –The component systems achieve well-substantiated purposes in their own right even if detached from the overall system Not just a large, complex system Constructed of Independent systems Value of the synergy Dynamic, open environment What is a “System of Systems?”

IWGEO Concept

FDSN/GSN & GEOSS GSN becomes GEOSS Observing System & FDSN becomes GEO Participating Member, 11/2004 Sumatra-Andaman Earthquake and Indian Ocean Tsunami highlights relevance of seismology and in situ observations, 12/2004 Input to GEO Tasks, 5/2005 GEOSS-Seismology Workshop in Washington DC, 8/2005 FDSN leads for seismology, designates participation in GEO committees, input to GEO Tasks, 8/2005 Participation in 2006 Workplan Tasks (19), 1/2006 Lead on key seismology Task DI-02-06, 4/2006 Participation in GEO committees and Tasks, 2006

DI Facilitate improvement of capabilities for global seismographic networks such as GSN, FDSN, DAPHNE, and sharing of data and event products among GEO members 1.Sustain GSN/FDSN operations and maintenance. 2.Expand real-time telemetry capabilities and robustness for the GSN/FDSN stations. 3.Improve operational uptime and data availability of GSN/FDSN. 4.Promote real time access and use of data from GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) permanent stations 5.Advocate free, open access to real-time seismic data from GEOSS in-situ Observation Systems and facilitate data sharing among GEOSS members. 6.Facilitate and improve the use of seismological data to obtain rapid estimates of event parameters suitable to mitigate the consequences of the event. 7.Facilitate data management coordination within GEOSS for seismological data, metadata, and products. 8.Establish GEOSS 6-year target to develop new very-broad seismometers for seismology and tsunami warning. 9.Advocate and coordinate use of GSN/FDSN as a logical framework for other GEOSS in-situ measurements. 10.Establish GEOSS 10-year target to extend global seismological coverage into the oceans through synergy and shared logistical infrastructure with GEOSS in-situ ocean observing systems. :

Quo Vadis? FDSN as Observing, Data, Products system –GSN is already a designated Observing System Participation in GEO Portal FDSN Member national participation –Funding is National What can GEO/GEOSS do for seismology? –Seismology viewed as a key in situ system –Awareness of Societal Benefits –New Resources