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Appendix B Executive Summary of Climate Data Records from Environmental Satellites
Pages 16-20

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... To generate the best possible plan for creating satellite CDRs, NOAA asked the National Academies to conduct a two-phase study to provide advice on creating CDRs. In phase 1, the committee is providing an interim report with advice on the key elements of a satellite-based CDR program, including lessons learned from previous attempts, important considerations for identifying an appropriate organizational framework for long-term success and sustainability, suggested steps for generating and archiving CDRs, and the importance of partnerships.
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From page 17...
... By partnering with other government agencies, academia, and the private sector in development, analysis, and reprocessing of CDRs, NOAA can create and sustain a successful CDR effort; a high degree of interagency coordination on the requirements, definition, and implementation of CDRs is essential for satisfying the broad user communities of today and providing climate data stewardship for future generations. OVERARCHING RECOMMENDATION: NOAA should embrace its new mandate to understand climate variability and change by asserting national leadership for satellite-based Climate Data Record generation, applying new approaches to generate and manage satellite Climate Data Records, developing new community relationships, and ensuring long-term consistency and continuity for a satellite Climate Data Record generation program.
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From page 18...
... Fortunately, NOAA should not feel obligated to generate all of the nation's CDRs, and by enhancing and expanding community involvement in the CDR program, NOAA can help to ensure community acceptance and creation of high-quality CDRs. Supporting Recommendation 1: NOAA should utilize an organizational structure where a high-level leadership council within NOAA receives advice from an advisory council that provides input to the process on behalf of the climate research community and other stakeholders.
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From page 19...
... Scientific assessments of the data can help NOAA to organize its archive so that data dissemination is efficient and cost-effective. Supporting Recommendation 4: NOAA should develop new community relationships by engaging a broader academic community, other government agencies, and the private sector in the development and continuing stewardship of satellite Climate Data Records.
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From page 20...
... Because the CCSP structure already has built-in interagency interactions, NOAA could also leverage them for the CDR program. Supporting Recommendation 6: NOAA should pursue appropriate financial and human resources to sustain a multidecadal program focused on satellite Climate Data Records.
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  • reduce uncertainties
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  • leadership council
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  • national leadership
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  • orbital drift
  • future generations
  • sensor data


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