Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS)

A central part of GEO’s Mission is to build the Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS). GEOSS is a set of coordinated, independent Earth observation, information and processing systems that interact and provide access to diverse information for a broad range of users in both public and private sectors. GEOSS links these systems to strengthen the monitoring of the state of the Earth. It facilitates the sharing of environmental data and information collected from the large array of observing systems contributed by countries and organizations within GEO. Further, GEOSS ensures that these data are accessible, of identified quality and provenance, and interoperable to support the development of tools and the delivery of information services. Thus, GEOSS increases our understanding of Earth processes and enhances predictive capabilities that underpin sound decision-making: it provides access to data, information and knowledge to a wide variety of users.

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Last Updated May 26, 2021, 02:19 (UTC)
Created August 3, 2020, 15:00 (UTC)
Data Manage To further maximize the value and benefit from data sharing, GEO will continue to workwith partners to promote the use of key Data Management Principles, including the needfor common standards and interoperability arrangements. This will ensure that data and information of different origin and type are comparable and compatible, facilitating their integration into models and the development of applications to derive decision support tools., GEO therefore strives to promote and encourage the implementation of Data Management Principles laid out below under five headings: discoverability, accessibility, usability, preservation, and curation.
Data Policy The key principles of the GEOSS data policy addressed below are: (a) the full and open access to data and information ( ie, metadata and data products) shared through GEOSS, including minimum restrictions on reuse and re-dissemination and minimum costs; (b) special consideration to research, education, and developing country users, and (C) the availability of all shared data and information with minimum time delay.
Sharing Principle 1. There will be full and open exchange of data, metadata, and products shared within GEOSS, recognizing relevant international instruments and national policies and legislation. 2. All shared data, metadata, and products will be made available with minimum time delay and at minimum cost. 3. All shared data, metadata, and products being free of charge or no more than cost of reproduction will be encouraged for research and education.