The SNWG has a rich history of developing innovative solutions to meet federal agency Earth observation needs. Today, we’re excited to showcase some of our successful implementations that demonstrate the impact and effectiveness of our collaborative approach.
Understanding SNWG Solutions
Before diving into specific solutions, it’s important to understand that each SNWG solution represents a carefully developed response to specific agency needs identified through our assessment process. These solutions can take various forms:
- Data products and processing algorithms
- Access platforms and tools
- Training and support services
- Integration frameworks
Notable Solutions
Data Management Solutions
Airborne Data Management Group (ADMG)
- Key Achievement: Created CASEI (Catalog of Archived Suborbital Earth Science Investigations)
- Purpose: Streamline archival and distribution of NASA airborne campaign data
- Impact: Significantly improved access to historical airborne data products
- View ADMG Fact Sheet
Data Curation for Discovery (DCD)
- Focus: Enhancing data accessibility and usability
- Services:
- Agency workflow integration support
- NASA Earth observation data discoverability improvement
- Publication accuracy support
- Current Status: Integrated into SNWG Management Office’s Stakeholder Engagement Program
- View DCD Fact Sheet
Earth Observation Products
Harmonized Landsat-Sentinel-2 (HLS)
- Innovation: Combined data from Landsat and Sentinel-2 satellites
- Output: Unified surface reflectance data
- Applications: Vegetation and land-use analysis
- Features: Historical and ongoing updates
- View HLS Fact Sheet
OPERA Product Suite
- Components:
- Dynamic Surface Water Extent (DSWx) - View DSWx Fact Sheet
- Land Surface Disturbance (DIST) - View DIST Fact Sheet
- Land Surface Displacement (DISP) - View DISP Fact Sheet
- Coverage: Global to regional scales
- Integration: Multiple satellite data sources
Atmospheric and Climate Solutions
AC-GEOS (Atmospheric Composition using GEOS)
- Product: High-quality air quality model output
- Features: Improved transport and deposition algorithms
- Timespan: 2008-2018 reanalysis
- View AC-GEOS Fact Sheet
Radiation & Clouds (SatCorps)
- Resolution: 3km spatial, hourly temporal
- Measurements: Ice & liquid water path, cloud properties
- Application: Climate model improvement
- View SatCorps Fact Sheet
Water Resources
Water Quality Products
- Source: Sentinel-3 OLCI data
- Levels: L2 and L3 products
- Host: Ocean Biology Distributed Active Archive Center (OB.DAAC)
- View Water Quality Products Fact Sheet
Commercial Data Access
Commercial Smallsat Data Acquisition (CSDA)
- Partnerships: Planet, Maxar/DigitalGlobe, Spire
- Special Access: DESIS hyperspectral imagery from ISS
- Focus: Expanding commercial data availability to researchers
- View CSDA Fact Sheet
Impact and Evolution
These solutions demonstrate our commitment to:
- Addressing diverse agency needs
- Leveraging multiple data sources
- Providing practical, operational tools
- Supporting scientific research
- Enhancing Earth observation capabilities
Looking Forward
As we continue to develop new solutions through the SNWG process, these success stories serve as valuable examples of what can be achieved through collaborative effort and focused development. They also provide important lessons and best practices for future implementation teams.
Additional Resources
For implementation guides and additional technical documentation, please contact the SNWG Management Office.
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Stay tuned for our next post, where we’ll dive deeper into specific solution implementation strategies!