1. SESSION 6: DATA COORDINATION TOPICS
SDCG-12: ESA ESRIN, 4-8 September, 2017

2. SDCG Review and Way Forward
Element 1: A coordinated global baseline data strategy for EO acquisitions – Core data acquisition and production
Work with CEOS agencies to acquire data and produce products to support forest monitoring activities
Given current core data availability, focus shifts to interoperable ARD optical at-surface Reflectance, SAR Gamma Naught and higher level products
Element 2: A coordinated strategy for national data acquisitions – Data access and delivery
Access and delivery of data to countries
Shift to space data services rather than delivery of products on media
Element 3: Data Supply in support of GFOI R&D activities – All data for R&D and for product improvement
Support GFOI R&D activities to improve MDG and CB activities
Actively serve as bridge between CEOS product development and GFOI R&D in support of MGD and CB

3. SDCG Review and Way Forward
LSI-VC provides access to CEOS agency product development teams
GFOI provides access to global forest monitoring user requirements
Data Coordination provides the formal bridge between the CEOS agencies and the user community
To succeed Data Coordination needs to be tightly coupled with the MGD and CB teams, so they can communicate data requirements to CEOS agencies.
This synergy is increasingly important as the transition to the delivery and use of higher level products continues
This transition should result in lower costs to countries and improved products.

4. SDCG Leadership and Guidance
Need Robust leadership team
CEOS agency leadership – co-leads
ESA stable
USGS at risk
JAXA provides SDCG R&D lead
Logistical stability and leadership - Symbios
GFOI Guidance – Advisory Group
Update mandate

5. Space Agency Approach to GFOI Phase 2 Sep 2017
Stephen Ward, SDCG EXEC for CSIRO/NASA
SDCG-12: ESA ESRIN, 4-8 September, 2017

6. Agenda item Catch up on and comment on the definition of GFOI Phase 2
Take stock of leadership and capacity changes
Establish common understanding as to the key issues for success for the Data Component and benefits for CEOS agencies

7. Phase 2 – what we know and don’t know
Greater emphasis on countries. Australia emphasising the MGD and REDDCompass
Space Data Component now the Data Component
Less emphasis on supply - more on discovery, uptake, application (tools…)
reflects trend in SDCG Work Plan anyway
Data User Advisory Group (slow progress)
Broader Leads participation: ESA (R&D), UK, Germany
Renewed funding from Norway and Australia with expansion in core capacity in Office. Moderate budget expansion (est $1.5Mn)
No DUAG Chair or reps proposed (CEOS, REDD+ countries, partner organisations, technical experts)
Nov 2017 meeting suggested…. !

8. Phase 2

9. Phase 2

10. Phase 2 – Data Component mission
Works to influence the space data community to ensure the systematic acquisition and ongoing availability, in light of increased volume, frequency and variety of data
Provides a forum for collaboration and coordination on the development and availability of tools for data access, processing, integration and storage
Considers options and approaches for the delivery of Analysis Ready Data to meet countries’ monitoring purposes in the context of rapidly increasing data availability and limited internet connectivity
Continue to implement the GFOI Space Data strategy
Facilitates access to data and tools to support the activities of the Capacity Building Component, including training and system development support
Works with the R&D Coordination Component to identify new science and technologies needed to support improved methods for using datasets and tools
With the MGD Component - develop and maintain neutral guidance to allow countries to consider, select and use appropriate datasets & tools to meet their monitoring requirements.
Supports the GFOI R&D Programme with dedicated satellite datasets.

11. Upcoming leadership & capacity changes
Closure of SEC and USGS ramp down leaves Frank-Martin alone
ESA R&D Lead TBA
Reps with capacity for DUAG TBA
Significant CEOS attention to definition and operation of DUAG necessary

12. Discussion Questions and comments from all SDCG agencies on Phase 2
Adapting to new capacity realities
Moving on from global baseline to exploitation, tools….
DUAG issues and preparation

13. CEOS LSI Rationalisation Sep 2017
Stephen Ward, SDCG EXEC for CSIRO/NASA
SDCG-12: ESA ESRIN, 4-8 September, 2017

14. Background and status
Ongoing discussion for years around opportunity – USGS the driver
Agencies represented in LSI, SDCG, GEOGLAM keen
Side meeting at Brisbane Plenary – trial meeting agreed as way forward
Discussion Paper followed
Leadership telcon 22nd Feb – strong consensus to proceed and assumption ‘it will happen’

15. Objectives
A more holistic approach to overall requirements and observing strategy
Efficiencies in travel and representation

16. Meeting Cycle & Calendar
‘Forest’ and ’Ag’ teams have to continue to engage with their constituencies and motherships
SDCG meeting cycle constraints: attending annual GFOI Plenaries; week prior to SIT TW ($$)
GEOGLAM meetings less frequent
Propose following baseline annual cycle:

17. Trial Meeting format

18. Joint sessions Wed am Mission updates ARD MRI Thurs pm
Global Data Flows
FDA and pilots
Requirements and integrated strategy
Fri am
Report on SDCG (and any rationalisation)
Way forward: tasks, meetings, representation

19. Issues raised in Vietnam…
SDCG Leadership changing
For GFOI purposes, best to keep ‘SDCG’ name at least for external purposes? Keep identity for purposes beyond CEOS - even if known as LSI ‘Forest Team’
Evolve to integrated/clustered reporting to key CEOS meetings (keep GFOI and GEOGLAM reports but with LSI reports)?

20. Discussion Topics Questions & comments from all SDCG agencies
Specific prep for next few days & issues