IEEE support of GEOSS
The IEEE Committee on Earth Observation (ICEO), established in 2004, provides a focal point for IEEE in its support of GEO and GEO Committees.
Architecture and Data Committee (ADC)
ADC field trip - South Africa
Facilitating use of data and information is a key contribution of GEOSS to meeting global and national challenges. Attributes of an information system should include ease of use, improved interoperability of information, access to data through constructive data principles and knowing the quality of information. These are important to users for making informed decisions. The ADC is implementing a GEOSS Common Infrastructure (architecture and associated data descriptions) to deliver these attributes.
Capacity Building Committee (CBC)
GEOSS is focused on societal benefits of improved decision-making in nine critical societal benefit areas. Using observations and information products for decisions requires users to understand the value and the limitation of the information. Capacity building, focused on developing countries, provides personal and institutional training in the use of observation data and information products. The CBC program facilitates and oversees GEO tasks in capacity building to achieve broader and effective use of GEOSS
Science and Technology Committee (STC)
Science, engineering and the application of technology to improve observation of the environment and then create information products through models is a GEOSS priority. Initiatives of the STC include: Catalyzing Research and Development Funding for GEOSS (ST-09-01); and Promoting Awareness and Benefits of GEO in the Science and Technology Community (ST-09-02)
User Interface Committee (UIC)
The UIC is the GEO interface with users of data and information from modelers to senior decision makers. The UIC is the front-end driver from a user perspective, bringing together user needs and capabilities in a way that genuinely influences and drives the overall development of the GEO and GEOSS. It supports communities of practice to bring these suppliers and users together and to reach across disciplines to find solutions to complex societal issues. Three areas are the focus of the UIC: User Engagement (US-09-01); Socio-Economic Indicators (US-09-02); and Cross-Cutting Products and Services (US-09-03).
