The Global Earth Observation System of Systems will provide decision-support tools to a wide variety of users. As with the Internet, GEOSS will be a global and flexible network of content providers allowing decision makers to access an extraordinary range of information at their desk. The GEOSS Architecture Implementation Pilot (AIP) develops and deploys new process and infrastructure components for the GCI and the broader GEOSS architecture. AIP is a core task (GEO Task AR-09-01b) of the GEO Architecture and Data Committee. Results of the AIP are transitioned to GEO Task AR-09-01a and the GEOSS Common Infrastructure (GCI). Progress of AIP development is listed below; For access to data go the GEOSS Web Portals

INCOSE GEOSS Working Group is responsible for creating the UML/SySML Diagrams of the Architectures based on Use case Narrative created by Societal Benefit Area Teams. Tehir are now 12 Societal Benefit Areas. This is our third year on this task.

This ‘system of systems’ will proactively link together existing and planned observing systems around the world and support the development of new systems where gaps currently exist. It will promote common technical standards so that data from the thousands of different instruments can be combined into coherent data sets. The ‘GEOPortal’ offers a single Internet access point for users seeking data, imagery and analytical software packages relevant to all parts of the globe. It connects users to existing data bases and portals and provides reliable, up-to-date and user friendly information – vital for the work of decision makers, planners and emergency managers. For users with limited or no access to the Internet, similar information is available via the ‘GEONETCast’ network of telecommunication satellites. The Global Earth Observation System of Systems is simultaneously addressing nine areas of critical importance to people and society. It aims to empower the international community to protect itself against natural and human-induced disasters, understand the environmental sources of health hazards, manage energy resources, respond to climate change and its impacts, safeguard water resources, improve weather forecasts, manage ecosystems, promote sustainable agriculture and conserve biodiversity. GEOSS coordinates a multitude of complex and interrelated issues simultaneously. This cross-cutting approach avoids unnecessary duplication, encourages synergies between systems and ensures substantial economic, societal and environmental benefits.

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1. http://www.earthobservations.org/geoss.shtml
2. http://www.ogcnetwork.net/AIpilot