Kawa, Stephan (Randy): NASA GSFC (Project Lead)
Project Funding:
2011 - 2012
NRA: 2010 NASA: Science Definition Team for Carbon Monitoring System
Funded by NASA
Abstract:
This is a proposal to become a member of the Science Definition Team for development of a NASA Carbon Monitoring System (CMS). I propose to apply previous experience and results of ongoing work in carbon cycle process modeling and observational evaluation to help guide and evaluate the Integrated Emissions/Uptake (Flux) Pilot Product activity of the CMS. My understanding of Flux Pilot objectives and close familiarity with many of its components and methods should allow me to make useful contributions to refinement of the Flux Product plan, to aid in interpretation of variations among ensemble members, and to provide direction for evaluation of products. Furthermore, I would plan to actively participate in evaluating Flux Pilot products through comparison with similar products from my ongoing Atmospheric CO2 Observations from Space (ACOS) project, which will infer CO2 surface fluxes in a procedure similar to that of the Flux Pilot. This will include using atmospheric CO2 observations that are not currently included in the Flux Pilot evaluation plan. The objective of this proposal is to forge a mutually beneficial collaboration with the CMS team that will enhance the value of the Flux Product; improve our overall understanding of carbon cycle processes, models, and data; and help chart the pathway to a scientifically meaningful CMS including assessment of the role of NASA satellite data. The eventual outcome is a set of guidelines and requirements for developing a greenhouse gas monitoring system in support of carbon management decision-making.
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