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Optimizing Societal Benefit using a Systems Engineering Approach for Implementation of the GEOSS Space SegmentThe Group on Earth Observations (GEO) is driving a paradigm shift in the Earth Observation community, refocusing Earth observing systems on GEO Societal Benefit Areas (SBA). Over the short history of space-based Earth observing systems most decisions have been made based on improving our scientific understanding of the Earth with the implicit assumption that this would serve society well in the long run. The space agencies responsible for developing the satellites used for global Earth observations are typically science driven. The innovation of GEO is the call for investments by space agencies to be driven by global societal needs. This paper presents the preliminary findings of an analysis focused on the observational requirements of the GEO Energy SBA. The analysis was performed by the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS) Systems Engineering Office (SEO) which is responsible for facilitating the development of implementation plans that have the maximum potential for success while optimizing the benefit to society. The analysis utilizes a new taxonomy for organizing requirements, assesses the current gaps in spacebased measurements and missions, assesses the impact of the current and planned space-based missions, and presents a set of recommendations.
Document ID
20090001292
Acquisition Source
Langley Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Killough, Brian D., Jr.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Sandford, Stephen P.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Cecil, L DeWayne
(Geological Survey Idaho Falls, ID, United States)
Stover, Shelley
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Keith, Kim
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 24, 2013
Publication Date
November 17, 2008
Subject Category
Geosciences (General)
Report/Patent Number
7151-1
LF99-7163
Meeting Information
Meeting: SPIE Asia Pacific Remote Sensing 2008
Location: Noumea
Country: New Caledonia
Start Date: November 17, 2008
End Date: November 21, 2008
Sponsors: International Society for Optical Engineering
Funding Number(s)
WBS: WBS 144598.01.02.03
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.
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