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Data Integration and Analysis Service For NOAA

Jeffrey S. RosenSenior Environmental Information Consultant

Perot Systems Government ServicesMill Wharf Plaza

Scituate, MA 02066

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The Data and the Users

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D2

D3

D4

U1

U2

U3

U4

DATA

USERS

FieldTechnicians

Knowledge & Background

Raw Data

National Database

Aggregates and Summaries

Data AnalystsStatisticians

Engineers and

Data Integrators,Technical Policy Makers,

Administrators, Lawmakers,Senior Policy Makers,

The Public

Resource Managers

Scientists

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Significant Diversity in Data

• Weather

• Physical oceanography

• Chemistry

• Biology – fisheries, Marine Mammals, Birds, plankton, benthic invertebrates

• Geology

• Habitat

• Permits

• Marine vessels

• Archeology

• Socio-economics

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Significant Amounts of Data

• Weather

• Mapping

• Bathymetry

• Fisheries

• IOOS

• Continuous

• Multiple channels

• Changing regularly

• Complex

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The Challenge

• Managing the data

• Knowing what is available

• Controlling access

• Stewardship

• Proper documentation

• Offering access in a useful format with appropriate content for audience

ftp://ftp.fao.org/fi/stat/overview/2001/commodit/2001fisheryoverview.pdf

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Perot Systems General Strategy

• Multidiscipline team with Professional Capabilities in

– Information systems

– Domain Expertise

– Statistics

• Information systems expertise alone will not produce effective solutions

• Systems need target the primary users

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Examples of Information Integration

• Whale data

• Archeological data

• EPA data – State of the environment data

• Fisheries Data

Image from data Visualization lab – Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping, University of New Hampshire

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The Rewards

• Here’s what could be accomplished.

– Integrated management of marine cultural resources

– State of the sanctuaries at a glance

– Turning whale observation data into distributions and proactive management

– Fisheries data tied to permits and dealer purchases

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BaleenWhalesBaleenWhales

perotsystems®

Integrated data from the Center for Coastal Studies and the Whale Center of New England

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RightWhalesRightWhales

perotsystems®

Integrated data from the Center for Coastal Studies and the Whale Center of New England

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What is needed

• Clearly stated questions

• Good documentation

• Directories

• Willingness to share

• Robust information systems

• Integration

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Critical Tools

• Data ordering and extracting

• Relational data bases

• GIS

• Data visualization

• Automated statistical summaries

• Exploratory analysis

• Standard statistical design and analysis

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A Private Company Can…..

• Act as data agent with contractual limitations on use and dissemination

• Integrate data and tools from a variety of sources

• Leverage R&D funds and grants

• Rapid access to excellent people as needed (short term or long term)

• Apply most current and appropriate technology

• Facilitate workshops and technical focus groups

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Perot Systems Government Services

• For more information on our applications and capabilities

– Visit our booth at Capital Hill Oceans Week

– Contact James Campbell at 781-544-3411

– Visit our environmental services site at http://www.psgs-esg.com

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Thank you for your attention and interest!

Jeffrey S. Rosen

Senior Environmental Consultant

Perot Systems Government Services

146 Front Street

Scituate, MA 02066

781-544-3255