Global Earth Observation System of Systems

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Global Earth Observation System of Systems
Value for the Future

• Carla SullivanSenior Policy Advisor
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
• Cleantech Venture Forum XI
• September 21, 2006

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The right Earth observations make a crucial
difference!
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GEOSSGlobal Earth Observation System of Systems

• Coordinates All Types of Observations
• Links Together Through Data Management Systems
• Facilities Exchange of Data and Information
• Identified gaps in global capacity
• Improves decision-makers abilities to address
  pressing policy issues
• New Information and Data Sets Available for the
  Value-Added Community

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Provide the right information, in the right
format, at the right time, to the right people,
to make the right decisions.
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Global Earth Observation System of
SystemsIntegrated Observations
Energy
Manufacturing
Water
Transportation
Agriculture