WP 3: European Network of Earth Observation Networks

Introduction

Introduction

Establish a European Network of Earth Observation Networks that can provide opinions and evidence of gaps in observation networks. Engage with this Network on various fronts. Collect and synthesize this information from the Community Portal developed in WP7. Generate a report on ways to complement remote observations with in-situ observations. WP3 has three Tasks:

  • Task 3.1: European Network of Earth Observation Networks methodology for management, coordination and assessment: Defining a methodology for management, coordination and assessment that will be facilitated through the organization of meetings/workshops taking various forms involving experts in the various fields (in particular the GEOSS S&T Stakeholders Network and other EU EO networks such as EPOS, EMSO and GROOM), with the following subtasks and assumptions:
    • Assuming the traction and contact of the GEOSS S&T Stakeholder Network.
    • Preparation of the WS2 and WS4 workshops (face to face, online, etc.).
    • Chairing the WS2 and WS4 workshops.
    • Documenting the minutes and outcomes of the meetings.
    • Community portal (in collaboration with WP7).
    • Data Management Plan (DMP) and Participation in the Pilot on Open Research Data in Horizon 2020 (in collaboration with WP5).
    • Expanding participation by including existing networks and communities.
    • Include the funding agencies and the ERA-NET GEO.
    • Determine the best organizational structure and legal status of the ENEON through a consensus process for the transition for a project board into an independent body by the end of the project.
  • Task 3.2: European Network of Earth Observation Networks observations assessment: The various stakeholders will be tasked with providing lists of observations and observed properties (ranging from space-based to in-situ) and already known gaps, along with expected future gaps. They will also be asked to share existing or desired best practices. Traditional and upcoming sensors will be considered along with recent advances in VGI and mobile devices.
    • Provide (means for stakeholders to contribute to) a list of observations, measurements, sensors, procedures, and practices used currently or expected in the future.
    • Validate the observation inventory elaborated in Task 4.3 and contribute to its revision in connection to Task 4.4.
    • Provide a list of models that are used for forecasting and projecting environmental conditions; collect their data and observation needs. Modelling experts are aware of the observational gaps in their domains.
    • Include VGI, collaboratively created metadata, and Citizen Science components in the assessment.
  • Task 3.3: Copernicus Satellite in-situ relation: The satellite in-situ relation will be explored, considering the increasing disparity between the two systems and benefits derived from the complementary role with focus on Copernicus services and new Sentinel missions. With recent advances in VGI systems, the extent to which these methods can supplement traditional in-situ data collection will be explored.
    • Identify such applications in different themes such as satellite calibration data, in-situ sensor verification, in-situ measurements interpolation.
    • Technical limitations in making satellite and in-situ sensors.
    • Investigate the costs of in-situ data collection — the benefits of collecting additional data at already established sites — and explore data access where lack of sharing is a major impediment to progress.