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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 2005
20th Century approach to data
5. … finally, do some science
4. Process data using mostly proprietary codes, run models…
3. Ingest data into a local database…
2. Get data via post, air-mail, e-mail, Web…
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 ConceptThe Pull Data Concept
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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 …
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BORROMEAN RINGSBORROMEAN RINGSThree interlinked circles that Three interlinked circles that represent inseparable parts of represent inseparable parts of the whole. Remove any one the whole. Remove any one ring and the other two fall ring and the other two fall apart. Because of this apart. Because of this property, Borromean Rings property, Borromean Rings have been used as a symbol have been used as a symbol of unity in many fields.of unity in many fields.
They way we think about data has They way we think about data has changed! changed! THE PHYSICS OF THE PHYSICS OF
INFORMATIONINFORMATION
•Information ingredients –Information ingredients – content,content, context context structure. structure.
•The ability to automatically utilize the inherent structure of The ability to automatically utilize the inherent structure of information is the threshold in information management information is the threshold in information management from hardcopy to digital media.from hardcopy to digital media.
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The 21st 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!Data nodes are not restricted to large centers!
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There are many implementations of the Late 20th Century data
architecture and more and more 21st 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.
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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
…….
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e-Science initiatives
AstroGrid - AstronomyBIOS – Biological Innovation for Open SocietyCIG – A Computational Infrastructure for GeodynamicsCHRONOSCIG – Computational Infrastructure in GeodynamicsDAKS - SDSC Data and Knowledge Systems programEarthscopeeDiaMoND - Breast CancereMinerals - Molecular simulations of environmental issuesFUSION – Fuel cell Understanding through Semantic Inferencing, Ontologies and NanotechnologyG-Civil - Civil EngineeringGeoinformaticsMyGRID - BioinfomaticsUK e-Science Core Programme
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Data & Information Networks
AEON – Australian Earth & Ocean NetworkCANRI – Community Access to Natural Resource InformationCEON - Circumarctic Environmental Observatories Network CCIN - Canadian Cryospheric Information Network CDMP – Climate Database Modernisation ProgramDLESE – 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
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Earth Observation Systems, Partnerships
GEO - Group on Earth ObservationsGEOSS - Global Earth Observation System of SystemsGEM – Global Environment Modelling projectGMES – Global Monitoring for Environment and SecurityIWGEO – Interagency Working Group on Earth ObservationIGOS – International Global Observing StrategyIGOS-P - International Global Observing Systems PartnersIGOSS – International Global Observing System of SystemsIGGOS – Integrated Global Geodetic Observing System GOS - Global Observing SystemsGCOS - Global Climate Observing System GOOS - Global Ocean Observing System GTOS - Global Terrestrial Observing System GOSIC - The Global Observing Systems Information CenterGOS/GAW - Global Observing System/ Global Atmosphere Watch (WMO) ESONET – European Sea Floor Observatory NetworkEOSDIS – Earth Observing System Data and Information System
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The danger
A4A4 US LetterUS Letter
Different standards and protocols are appropriate and Different standards and protocols are appropriate and useful, but they make interoperability challenging.useful, but they make interoperability challenging.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 BartonRepresentatives from stakeholders and key participants
Working Groups (thematic)Knowledge Integration; E/PO; Best Practice; VO census
National-Regional-Body Reps/CommitteesTo liaise, stimulate, and interact with national/regional initiatives
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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
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Deliverables
• Infrastructure, create links• eGY Charter, • eGY code of best practice
• Meetings, workshops, and symposia• Website: www.egy.org• 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
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Calendar
May 2005 May 2005 Spring AGU/AAS/ New OrleansSpring AGU/AAS/ New Orleans
Tuesday 5/24: Morning session, evening meetingTuesday 5/24: Morning session, evening meeting
July 2005July 2005 IAGA Assembly ToulouseIAGA Assembly Toulouse
June 2005June 2005 Interim report to ICSU/WMO on IPY approach.Interim report to ICSU/WMO on IPY approach.
Nov 2005Nov 2005 WSIS, TunisWSIS, Tunis
Nov 2006Nov 2006 CODATA ConferenceCODATA Conference
Jul 2007Jul 2007 IUGG General Assembly, PerugiaIUGG General Assembly, Perugia
Nov 2008Nov 2008 CODATA ConferenceCODATA Conference
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eGY and IPY
Of the 15 IPY data related programs ICSU/WMO Of the 15 IPY data related programs ICSU/WMO designated eGY and the “IPY Data and Information designated eGY and the “IPY Data and Information Service for Distributed Data Management (IPY DIS), Service for Distributed Data Management (IPY DIS), lead by the World Data Center for Glaciology, Boulder aslead by the World Data Center for Glaciology, Boulder as
Activities that have potential to make a major Activities that have potential to make a major contribution to IPYcontribution to IPY..
We have had preliminary discussions with Mark We have had preliminary discussions with Mark Parsons, of IPY DIS and will continue them over the next Parsons, of IPY DIS and will continue them over the next few weeks to develop a strategy that addresses the few weeks to develop a strategy that addresses the visions and realities of visions and realities of eeGY, IPY DIS, IPY, and the 13 GY, IPY DIS, IPY, and the 13 other IPY data related programs currently identified. other IPY data related programs currently identified.
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eGY and IHY
eeGY and IHY are currently cooperating in several GY and IHY are currently cooperating in several areas and look forward to adding moreareas and look forward to adding more
•eeGY is a participant in IGY “Gold” Program to honor GY is a participant in IGY “Gold” Program to honor participants of the 57-58 IGY participants of the 57-58 IGY
•IHY has agreed to encourage their extensive set of IHY has agreed to encourage their extensive set of international partners to participate in international partners to participate in eeGYGY
•eGY and IHY are coordinating their Education and eGY and IHY are coordinating their Education and Public Outreach ProgramsPublic Outreach Programs
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eGY and The International Year
eeGY and The International Year of Planet Earth have GY and The International Year of Planet Earth have signed a strategic alliancesigned 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
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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
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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
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The US Congress supports the I*Y concept
HCON 189 IH, S. RES. 466HCON 189 IH, S. RES. 466
UNESCO Supports the I*Y conceptDraft 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 Selection, with IPY DIS, as activities that have potential to make a major contribution to IPY.a major contribution to IPY.
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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