CEOS precipitation constellation

Steven P. Neeck; Riko Oki

doi:10.1117/12.746142

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17 October 2007 CEOS precipitation constellation

Steven P. Neeck, Riko Oki

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Proceedings Volume 6744, Sensors, Systems, and Next-Generation Satellites XI; 674428 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.746142
Event: SPIE Remote Sensing, 2007, Florence, Italy

Abstract

The outcomes of the 19th Committee on Earth Observing Satellites (CEOS) Plenary held in London in November 2005, recognized that the CEOS Implementation Plan for Space-Based Observations for Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS) should: - identify the supply of space-based observations required to satisfy the requirements expressed by the 10-year implementation plan for GEOSS; and - propose an innovative process whereby the many disparate types of Earth observing programs funded by CEOS Member agencies might contribute to the supply of the required observations. The CEOS Task Force charged with drafting the CEOS Implementation Plan for Space-Based Observations for GEOSS focused its early efforts on the creation of a 'new planning process' which would satisfy the various criteria demanded by member space agencies, and which would hopefully encourage a new phase of specificity and focus in the multi-lateral co-operation efforts undertaken by space agencies under the CEOS umbrella - resulting in improved engagement of all CEOS Members and real implementation results. The CEOS Constellations is the title given to this new process, and four pilot studies have been initiated in order to pioneer and test the concept. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) were selected as the lead agencies for the study of the development of a CEOS Precipitation Constellation with the support of other CEOS space agency and user community participants. The goals, approach, and anticipated outcomes for the study will be discussed.

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Steven P. Neeck and Riko Oki "CEOS precipitation constellation", Proc. SPIE 6744, Sensors, Systems, and Next-Generation Satellites XI, 674428 (17 October 2007); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.746142

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