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Earth observation systems consist of tools that provide measurements of air, water, and land. These measurements may be made on the ground, from the air, or from space by Satellite . While these measurements have been observed historically in isolation, the current Global Earth Observing System of System (GEOSS) effort is designed to consider and analyse these elements together and to study their interactions. SYNOPSIS The Global Earth Observing System of System (GEOSS) is a concept with potentially wide-reaching applications relating to human health, environmental quality and stewardship, disaster preparedness and recovery, and unification of humankind's varied interests, needs and wants. RECENT EVENTS On February 16, 2005, 61 countries agreed to a plan that, over the next 10 years, will revolutionize the understanding of Earth and how it works. Agreement for a 10-year implementation plan for a Global Earth Observation System of Systems, known as GEOSS, was reached by member countries of the Group on Earth Observations at the Third Observation Summit held in Brussels. Nearly 40 international organizations also support the emerging global network. The GEOSS project is designed to help all nations involved produce and manage their information in a way that benefits the environment as well as humanity by taking a pulse of the planet. April 6, 2005, the U.S. Office of Science and Technology Policy Released the Final Strategic Plan for the U.S. Integrated Earth Observation System. The Plan addresses nine societal benefit areas:
May 9-10, 2005, the U.S. Group on Earth Observations convened the "Integrated Earth Observation System (IEOS) Public Engagement Workshop: Continuing the Dialogue". IEOS is the U.S. contribution to GEOSS. Workshop presentations and follow-up on the findings of breakout groups are available at the external link shown below. POTENTIAL GEOSS is envisioned as a large national and international cooperative effort to bring together existing and new hardware (including Earth Observation Satellite s) and software, making it all compatible in order to supply data and information at no cost. All subscribing nations have a unique role in developing and maintaining the system, collecting data, enhancing data distribution, and providing models to help all of the world's nations. EXTERNAL LINKS
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