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Enhancing Observing and Distribution Systems: A Commercial Perspective

Learn about the vital roles and responsibilities in observing, collecting, and distributing data with a focus on environmental information. Explore how partnerships between government agencies and the private sector can improve data quality and accessibility. Discover the impact of innovative developments on data dissemination and public awareness, as well as the importance of standardization and quality control post 9/11.

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Enhancing Observing and Distribution Systems: A Commercial Perspective

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  1. Roles and Responsibilities for Observing, Collection and Distribution Systems A Commercial Viewpoint Dave Jones President & CEO

  2. A Little Background on My Experience at NBC4…

  3. While at NBC4… • Three successful proposals to NASA Resulted in innovative developments • WeatherNet4 • New Weather Set • Significant increase in “Non-Traditional” imagery exposure to the public

  4. While at NBC4… • These Accomplishments contributed significantly to NBC4 market dominance • Opened up the public’s eyes to new and interesting data • Resulted in partnerships with NASA, NOAA, FEMA

  5. What’s The Point ? • NBC4 distinguished themselves from the competition • Pushed the envelope to introduce new types of science information to the public • Worked with NASA and NOAA to increase public awareness of additional data

  6. What’s The Point ? The Public LOVED it !

  7. Lead to the Formation of StormCenter.com, Inc. • Founding member of the Earth Science Information Partner Federation (ESIP) • Increase public awareness of environmental information • To foster partnerships between government agencies, universities, non-profit organizations and businesses • In order to make earth science information available to a broader community

  8. Key Points to My Presentation… • The future is in providing ENVIRONMENTAL information (with weather as a key part) • All government agencies need to focus on how their missions keep Americans safe • This will increase the need to have standardized formats and quality control for all observed, collected and disseminated information.

  9. September 11, 2001 • Everything Changed Landsat Image of Smoke from WTC Attack

  10. September 11, 2001 • Everything Changed • New Roles for Broadcast Meteorologists • New Roles for Government Agencies • New Information needs for Americans • New Priorities

  11. Roles for Collection, Observation & Distribution

  12. Roles for Collection, Observation & Distribution • Absolute responsibility for these critical tasks must remain with each government agency • In the case of NOAA/NWS • Data observation, collection and distribution systems • Private sector data should augment data stream if quality measures are met

  13. Roles for Collection, Observation & Distribution • Highest levels of quality assurance must exist with collection, observation & distribution • This will ensure that the data collected is consistent in its quality and prepared for distribution to the private sector & public

  14. Roles for Collection, Observation & Distribution • The private sector’s role is to: • Value-Add to available data • Focus on creating Products & Services to serve all markets • Including the government • Work with government agencies as partners

  15. Roles for Collection, Observation & Distribution • Recommendation: • Accelerate Public/Private Partnerships with critical government agencies • Identify a Common Approach to Working with the Private Sector • When Government Agencies can see the private sector as a partner … everyone wins!

  16. Thank you

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