Assimilation of NASA Earth science results and data in national decision support systems
Verne H. Kaupp, C. Hutchkinson, A. J. Tuyahov · 2004
NASA Earth Observing System (EOS) has generated science results derived for its unique observational data that are now becoming readily available in unprecedented quantity and quality. Though originally designed for specific scientific research, the EOS sensor suite offers unparalleled operational value for relevant applications. Similarly, the science results (e.g., models) that are developed from these observations have profound value for their ability to predict future conditions. Twelve priority national applications owned by other federal agencies have been identified as potentially benefiting from newly available EOS capabilities. The decision making systems (DMSs) of these national applications incorporate at least one decision support system (DSS). The purpose of this work is to report a process for assimilating NASA geospatial data, mission products, and/or science results in these DSSs in partnership with their federal owners.