CLIMATE LINKS: A TERRESTRIAL CLIMATE DATA COLLECTION NETWORK COMPLEMENTING SATELLITE OBSERVATIONS

Paper number

IAC-09.B5.2.1

Author

Mr. Farnoud Kazemzadeh, Canada

Coauthor

Mr. Mario Ciaramicoli , International Space University (ISU), Canada

Coauthor

Mr. Diego Urbina, International Space University (ISU), France

Coauthor

Ms. Megan Ansdell, International Space University (ISU), France

Year

2009

Abstract

The increase in the number of satellites dedicated to studying climate variables and the establishment of
international programs such as the Global Earth Observation System of Systems show that space infrastructure
plays a key role in understanding the mechanisms and effects of climate change. Although increasing amounts
of climate data are being collected from space, there remains a lack of in − situ data collection to correlate
and validate the satellite-collected data. The reason for this deficiency is that traditional methods of terrestrial
data collection are often expensive and time consuming. This report envisions a comprehensive system of
sensory devices for proficient users in the scientific community and non-specialized users in the public to address
the above-mentioned shortcomings. The main focus is to establish requirements for a pilot study in Nigeria
using stationary data collection devices (the ‘GreenBoxes’) for the systematic collection of precise and accurate
data of ten essential climate variables. This integrated system includes all components required for collection,
management, and distribution of the sensory data to appropriate users such as scientists and the general public.
This paper presents recommendations for the system architecture and implementation plan, as well as discuses
social and political impacts and legal consideration during the pilot project in Nigeria.

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