NASA Science Mission Directorate

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NASA Science Mission Directorate

• Decision Supportfor Earth Science Applications
• John L. SchnaseNASA Goddard Space Flight Center

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NASA Applications Program

Earth Science Models
Value benefits to citizens and society
Predictions

• Oceans
• Land
• Atmosphere
• Ecosystem

Decision Support Tools
Policy Decisions Management Decisions

• High Performance Computing
• Communication
• Visualization
• Standards Interoperability

Data
INTERFACE
Assessments - Decision Support
Systems - Scenarios Analysis
Earth Observations

• Satellite
• Airborne
• in situ

Observations
Inputs Outputs
Outcomes Impacts
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Decision Support Systems
Aviation Safety AWIN
CCRI Carbon Management DSS
Energy Forecasting NREL DSS
Public Health RSVP
Homeland SecurityOHS Situation Center
Disaster PreparednessHAZUS
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Decision Support Systems
Invasive SpeciesISFS
Coastal ManagementHAB Forecast
Water ManagementAWARDS
Air QualityCMAQ/Models-3
Ecological ForecastingThe SERVIR Project
AgriculturalFAS Forecast