CEOS NEWSLETTER NO.7

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CONTENTS
CEOS Holds Meeting on Integrated Global Observing Strategy
Report from the Second CEOS WGISS Meeting
WIGSS Subgroups Meet in Japan
News of The Working Group on Calibration and Validation
10th CEOS Plenary Advisory Note 1, April 1996
CEOS EO mission/instruments capabilities and user requirements: the database goes on-line
Windows-based Metadata Generator for CEOS IDN now available - DIFENT---This page
Launch of ADEOS/H-II Launch Vehicle Flight No.4/News Highlight/Meeting Calendar

Windows-based Metadata Generator for CEOS IDN now available-DIFENT

Josef Aschbacher
European Commission, Directorate General Joint Research Centre (JRC)
Space Applications Institute (SAI)
Unit Centre for Earth Observation (CEO)

The CEOS International Directory Network contains metadata describing thousands of datasets of interest to Earth Observation and Global Change data users. The system is accessible world-wide and is an excellent and inexpensive means of increasing the visibility of your datasets amongst potential users.

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CEOS Holds Meeting on Integrated Global Observing Strategy

3. The Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) should be invited to present to the 1996 Plenary the results of the September meeting of the in-situ community on global observations.
Furthermore, the Seattle participants recommended:
4. In order to address the many issues concerning development of an IGOS, the 1996 Plenary should consider creating a CEOS study team, made up of these Members, Affiliates, and Observers ready to contribute to an IGOS.
5. The 1996 CEOS Plenary meeting should consider inviting the Global Terrestrial Observing System (GTOS) to become a CEOS Affiliate.
A full report of the Seattle meeting has been prepared and is available through the CEOS Secretariat representatives or other CEOS agencies. This topic and, in particular, the recommendations from the Seattle meeting, will be discussed at the upcoming CEOS Plenary meeting. The Plenary will address the broad issue of future CEOS strategy, which includes consideration of a possible CEOS role in the evolution of an IGOS in the future.

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10th CEOS Plenary Advisory Note 1, April 1996 A Global Observing Strategy

The CEOS ad hoc meeting on the space component of an Integrated Global Observing Strategy was held in Seattle, 27-29 March 1996. This was an important milestone for efficient, long-term global observation of natural phenomena. The process of strategy development will be continued at a meeting to be hosted by GCOS, in September and which will consider the "in situ" or local measurement aspects of the integrated approach. A report on the Seattle meeting is being prepared by the Organising Committee, and following review by the meeting attendees, will be forwarded to you. This important issue will be a key agenda item in November.
Documenting social value of EO
As a major activity for 1996, CSIRO is leading the preparation of a CD-ROM containing case studies and data sets on social benefits of Earth observation. We have received a number of examples from members, but would consider including additional case studies, especially in the areas of planning and infrastructure development. The project is also designed to assist training and education, especially in developing countries.
Developing countries
You will recall at the 9th Plenary that the EC reported in had established a calendar database for airborne campaigns related to developing countries and all agencies were requested to populate this database. If you plan to undertake any airborne campaigns in developing countries, please notify Alan Belward, IRSA, JRC, Ispra, Italy, Ph:39 992 78 6765, Fax: 39 992 78 9536,
Email:alan.belward@jrc.it.

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