[ESIP-AQ] Draft inputs for GEO proposal

Mon Jun 1 17:28:54 EDT 2009

Hi All,
The deadline for the GEO
Proposals<http://www.earthobservations.org/geoss_call_dsp.shtml>has
been extended to June 15.

Erin

On Fri, May 29, 2009 at 3:04 PM, Erin Robinson <emr1 at wustl.edu> wrote:

> Sethi and Ratish,
> Thank you so much for providing the information on the India AQ DSS
> application. It is a tremendous help and right in line with the kind of
> things were were hoping to work on. I've added the content from your word
> doc to the workspace where we begun drafting a response to this CFP<http://wiki.esipfed.org/index.php/Air_Quality_Information_System_and_GEOSS:_India_Air_Quality_and_CATHALAC_Applications>.
> This wiki <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki> is open, you just need to
> create a log in and then you can make any changes, additions, deletion, etc
> that you want.
>
> Just an update: We had a telecon<http://wiki.esipfed.org/index.php/AQ_Work_Group_Telecons>this afternoon and discussed the CFP with one of the creators of the CFP,
> Lawrence Friedl (NASA). He provided clarification on a few aspects of the
> proposal below:
>
>    1. Each GEO proposal should target one particular user so the proposal
>    with you at IIT Bombay will be separate from a similar application in
>    Central America. The hope is that by being more specific about location and
>    users the project specific needs will be clearer.
>    2. The IT and educational aspects are good parts of the project, but
>    should be enabling/facilitating end-users to walk away with better
>    decisions. Proposals shouldn't just promote training or IT.
>    3. There are three types of proposals: Differentiation between Type I -
>    aren't using Earth Observation data and but interested in learning how to
>    use and Type II - currently using Earth obs, but may want to incorporate
>    other types of Earth observations into their work. There aren't clear
>    distinctions between the two and Lawrence thought these could be either type
>    I or II. Type I projects may need more support, financial and expertise.
>    Type II may already have funding, but just need help getting data.
>
> There is also a chance that the deadline will be extended, but either way
> we are accumulating the content now and a coherent draft should be evolving
> now.
>
> Thanks again for your contributions, we are really looking forward to this
> collaboration.. I've also added this conversation to the wiki discussion
> page<http://wiki.esipfed.org/index.php/Talk:Air_Quality_Information_System_and_GEOSS:_India_Air_Quality_and_CATHALAC_Applications#Draft_inputs_for_GEO_Proposal_--_Sethi_15:56.2C_29_May_2009_.28EDT.29>and we can continue idea evolution there as well.
>
> Erin
>
> On Fri, May 29, 2009 at 9:31 AM, Virendra Sethi <vsethi at iitb.ac.in> wrote:
>
>>  Stefan
>>
>> Ratish and I put together some thoughts.  Attaching for your perusal and
>> review.
>>
>> We hope that it is in line with what was expected.  Please use as you see
>> appropriate.  If you need further details etc from us, please let me
>> know.  Also, my cell number is 91 98 207 87 567 in case you need to call
>>
>> Thanks.  Look forward to your draft by Tuesday.
>>
>> Warm regards,
>> Sethi
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>>
>> *From:* Stefan Falke <stefan at wustl.edu>
>> *To:* Virendra Sethi <vsethi at iitb.ac.in>
>> *Cc:* rhusar at mecf.wustl.edu ; RHUSAR at wustl.edu ; Pratim Biswas<pratim.biswas at seas.wustl.edu>;
>> rmenon at iitb.ac.in ; Erin Robinson <emr1 at wustl.edu>
>> *Sent:* Monday, May 25, 2009 5:34 PM
>> *Subject:* Re: Request for consent to visit your research group
>>
>> Sethi,
>>
>> Yes a call at your proposed time is good.
>> It looks like 11:00PM Indian Standard Time is 12:30PM Central US Time (and
>> 5:30PM GMT):
>>
>> http://timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?month=5&day=26&year=2009&hour=17&min=30&sec=0&p1=0
>>
>> Best regards,
>> Stefan
>>
>> On Mon, May 25, 2009 at 12:11 AM, Virendra Sethi <vsethi at iitb.ac.in>wrote:
>>
>>>  Dear Stefan :
>>>
>>> Thank you for your email regarding the RFP by GEO.
>>>
>>> May be a good idea to talk over the phone.  Would 11 pm (Indian Standard
>>> Time) on 26 May 2009 (Tuesday morning for you) work for you to call us ?
>>> Ratish and I will be on the call.
>>>
>>> Phone number  : 91 22 2576 7809
>>>
>>> Thank you.
>>> Take care, Sethi
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> *From:* Stefan Falke <stefan at wustl.edu>
>>> *To:* Virendra Sethi <vsethi at iitb.ac.in>
>>> *Cc:* rhusar at mecf.wustl.edu ; RHUSAR at wustl.edu ; Pratim Biswas<pratim.biswas at seas.wustl.edu>;
>>> rmenon at iitb.ac.in ; Erin Robinson <emr1 at wustl.edu>
>>> *Sent:* Thursday, May 21, 2009 8:30 PM
>>> *Subject:* Re: Request for consent to visit your research group
>>>
>>> Hello Sethi,
>>>
>>> Thank you for reengaging us in this collaboration. While I'm not able to
>>> respond directly to the plans for your St. Louis visit with your student
>>> (that is something Rudy can address), I'd like to introduce a related topic
>>> that might be able to add a new dimension to our collaboration.
>>>
>>> We are in the process of responding to an RFP from the Group of Earth
>>> Observations (GEO)<http://www.earthobservations.org/geoss_call_dsp.shtml>that involves international collaboration for networking air quality
>>> information systems for supporting regional/local research and decision
>>> making processes. We think this RFP provides an opportunity to address some
>>> of the areas of interest outlined in your email.
>>>
>>> GEO is the coordinating body for the the Global Earth Observation System
>>> of Systems (GEOSS), <http://www.earthobservations.org/> a framework for
>>> sharing environmental information among countries to support researchers,
>>> policy makers, and decision makers. Part of the effort in designing and
>>> constructing GEOSS is its Architecture Implementation Pilot (AIP) that is
>>> building the foundational infrastructure for GEOSS. During the past 9
>>> months, we've participated in the AIP in collaboration with other
>>> university, government and industry groups<https://sites.google.com/site/geosspilot2/air-quality-and-health-working-group>to develop an infrastructure for sharing and finding air quality datasets
>>> within GEOSS.
>>>
>>> The air quality group that has been collaborating in the AIP is
>>> considering a response to the GEO RFP to build upon this air quality
>>> infrastructure by connecting with groups that could make use of GEOSS in
>>> terms of accessing new datasets to support their research and decision
>>> processes and sharing their datasets with the international community. Some
>>> of the ideas we discussed in Hong Kong and that you outlined in your email
>>> for combining remote sensing and surface data in India for scientific and
>>> management applications seem particularly well suited for this activity.
>>> Therefore, we'll like to explore with you the possibility of being part of
>>> the response to the RFP and developing an India focused project therein.  It
>>> should be noted that this GEO RFP does not offer direct funding. It is an
>>> opportunity to propose an activity that has some existing support to get it
>>> initiated but that would gain organizational support of GEO,
>>> including establishment of new relationships with partner institutions that
>>> may be able to offer support.
>>>
>>> I realize this is a lot of new information  to assess and interpret and
>>> email may not be the most effective way to converse at this stage. If this
>>> sounds like this activity might be of interest to you, perhaps we could find
>>> a time to talk by phone in the near future to further discuss the
>>> collaboration.
>>>
>>> Best regards,
>>> Stefan
>>>
>>> On Fri, May 15, 2009 at 10:31 PM, Virendra Sethi <vsethi at iitb.ac.in>wrote:
>>>
>>>> Dear Professor Husar :
>>>>
>>>> Professor Pratim Biswas and I have been in discussions regarding IIT
>>>> Bombay's interest in pursuing research in the area of Air Quality
>>>> through
>>>> satellite remote sensing. I had attended the meeting in Hong Kong and
>>>> got
>>>> a chance to talk with Stefan and Erin.  I have a PhD student, who has
>>>> started his work in this area, and both he and I would be immensely
>>>> benefitted in this effort by working with you.
>>>>
>>>> As a part of an Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) grant,
>>>> WashU
>>>> and IIT Bombay have been collaborating on nano-particle synthesis and
>>>> other aerosol related research through Professor Pratim Biswas.  Under
>>>> this IUSSTF grant, I will be visiting WashU some time in July-August
>>>> this
>>>> year for 3 weeks, and my PhD student Ratish Menon, will be visiting for
>>>> 3
>>>> months .  We would like to spend time with you and your group to get
>>>> trained and collaborate for remote sensing related work for air quality
>>>> management in India.
>>>>
>>>> I request your kind consent for this effort, and look forward to hearing
>>>> from you.
>>>>
>>>> Thank you.
>>>> Warm Regards, Sethi
>>>> _________________________________________________
>>>> Virendra Sethi
>>>> Professor
>>>> Centre for Environmental Science and Engineering
>>>> IIT Bombay
>>>> Powai
>>>> Mumbai 400 076
>>>>
>>>> Phone 022 2576 7809
>>>> Cell  98 207 87 567
>>>>
>>>> email : vsethi at iitb.ac.in
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
>
>
> --
> Erin Robinson
> Graduate Research Assistant
> CAPITA: Center for Air Pollution Impact and Trend Analysis
> emr1 at wustl.edu
>

-- 
Erin Robinson
Graduate Research Assistant
CAPITA: Center for Air Pollution Impact and Trend Analysis
emr1 at wustl.edu
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