The CEOS MIM Database 2011Missions, Instruments and Measurements

Simonetta CheliStephen Ward

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MIM Overview

• The CEOS Missions, Instruments, and Missions database is the only official consolidated statement of the programmes and plans of CEOS agencies

• Data backbone of the EO Handbook • Cornerstone for CEOS coordination on gaps

and overlaps to optimise global observations– Now a mature and powerful information resource

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2011 highlights

• Successful survey process – thank you contacts• Significant data enhancements• Highly productive coordination with the SEO– Sharing information on VCs, ECVs, and SBAs– Links to COVE tools– Collaboration on future directions

• Review of measurements by VCs• Additional instrument filter parameters– e.g. waveband, data access, resolution

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2011 result

• Consolidated and up to date statement of CEOS agency programmes and plans

• Expanded data content and analysis functions• On-line only – no EO Handbook in 2011• 13,500 unique visitors in last year (up 26%)– 23,400 visits (up 30%)– 134,000 page views (up 37%)

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2011 result

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Coordination with WGClimate

• Discussions on going on support to WGClimate & Climate Architecture– Unified annual survey process– Maximum integration of information in database– Different ‘branding’ of entry points is straightforward

• WGClimate still determining their needs– Early days for Climate Architecture

• MIM team ready to be responsive in support of this important activity

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Rio+20

• Print update of the CEOS Earth Observation Handbook considered for launch at Rio+20

• Format & contents under study• Will highlight EO support to the relevant conventions• Inputs will be sought from the CEOS community• Mini-MIM update cycle will be needed in support

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Way forward

• Rio+20 print EO Handbook and mini-MIM update• Annual updates – 2012 full update will follow• Continued enhancement of content and utilities for

analysis• Further integration and consistency with key sources• Strengthened support and interaction with CEOS

community

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Users & feedback welcome

www.eohandbook.comdatabase.eohandbook.com

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