Brown, Molly: University of Maryland (Project Lead)
Project Funding:
2011 - 2012
NRA: 2010 NASA: Science Definition Team for Carbon Monitoring System
Funded by NASA
Abstract:
In this proposal for membership on the CMS Science Definition Team, I will focus on extending the user base and evaluating the usefulness of the biomass and flux pilot products. Through discussions with Dr. Molly Macauley of Resources for the Future, we will collaborate to develop an evaluation process for the pilot products so that they have the highest likelihood of developing products that can be incorporated into systems and processes used in decision-making. If selected for the SDT, I will have three roles in the SDT: 1) develop a framework that will enable quantitative evaluation program for both pilot projects and will assist the implementation of the evaluation of the biomass project; 2) develop long-term strategies for the science products that are in the appropriate spatial and temporal extent, precision and resolution that will be useful in for decision makers; and 3) provide a liaison with the broad science, applications and user communities in the US Federal agencies in order to reduce replication and improve knowledge of and ultimate use of the products. The proposal summarizes my background, expertise and ability to have these roles in the CMS SDT.
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