1. The CEOS MIM Database Missions, Instruments and Measurements Eva Oriol-Pibernat - ESA Evangelina.Oriol-Pibernat@esa.int 1 23 rd CEOS Plenary I Phuket, Thailand I 3-5 November 2009

2. Presentation Overview CEOS MIM Database Overview 2009 Survey Process Plans for 2010 23 rd CEOS Plenary I Phuket, Thailand I 3-5 November 20092

3. MIM Overview The CEOS Missions, Instruments, and Missions database is the only official consolidated statement of the programmes and plans of CEOS agencies Data backbone of the EO Handbook – 2008 print edition sold out Cornerstone for CEOS coordination on gaps and overlaps to optimise global observations 23 rd CEOS Plenary I Phuket, Thailand I 3-5 November 20093

4. MIM Online As of CEOS Plenary the 2009 online version of the CEOS MIM is officially launched – Move from BETA to full version Online functionality unlocks the information in the database making it accessible to the community – Resources for CEOS agencies, GEO, and others Available at: database.eohandbook.com 23 rd CEOS Plenary I Phuket, Thailand I 3-5 November 20094

5. 2009 CEOS MIM 23 rd CEOS Plenary I Phuket, Thailand I 3-5 November 20095

6. MIM Online - Highlights 23 rd CEOS Plenary I Phuket, Thailand I 3-5 November 20096 Searchable Mission and Instrument Tables Export data to Excel

7. MIM Online - Highlights Enhanced Timeline Generation Agency and Detailed Measurement Timelines Added 23 rd CEOS Plenary I Phuket, Thailand I 3-5 November 20097

8. MIM Online - Highlights Custom timelines & tables in support of analyses Example below – ACC wants to list all ozone measurements 23 rd CEOS Plenary I Phuket, Thailand I 3-5 November 20098

9. MIM Collaborators The MIM has expanded its collaboration base in 2009 – Content significantly revised to harmonise with WMO Space terminology and measurement sets – Common nomenclature will aid future adequacy analyses involving both research and operational missions – Support from CEOS SEO and from WMO (Bizzarro Bizzarri) – CGMS Plenary offered use of the MIM for their annual table updates – all missions are included Thanks to the collaborators for their support 23 rd CEOS Plenary I Phuket, Thailand I 3-5 November 20099

10. 2009 Survey The information in the online version reflects the results of the 2009 CEOS MIM survey Took place from May – July Strong response received from 30 agencies Survey process was smooth overall, though always challenging to manage so many agency contacts Thanks to all agencies for their support 23 rd CEOS Plenary I Phuket, Thailand I 3-5 November 200910

11. Plans for 2010 Annual (2010) update of content Additional feature enhancements to online services based on feedback Continued refinement of the survey process to suit the needs of the community Opening of database accessibility expected to continue and be expanded 23 rd CEOS Plenary I Phuket, Thailand I 3-5 November 200911

12. Plans for 2010 Promote the value of the MIM content and its features for adequacy analyses – Notably the CEOS Response to the new GCOS IP Looking at commonality with the EO Portal and the extensive data therein 23 rd CEOS Plenary I Phuket, Thailand I 3-5 November 200912

13. Users & feedback welcome database.eohandbook.com 23 rd CEOS Plenary I Phuket, Thailand I 3-5 November 200913