Abstract
The Coordinated Enhanced Observing Period (CEOP) is an initial step towards establishing an integrated observation system for the global water cycle, bringing together the capabilities of both satellite based and ground based (remote and in-situ) observing systems. The CEOP program initiated a discussion with the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS) Working Group on Information Systems and Services (WGISS) for assistance in the development of advanced tools for integrated access, visualization and comparison of the multiple types of data being gathered by the CEOP project. CEOS WGISS initiated a project to collaboratively prototype a set of tools and services needed to provide user-friendly, efficient and effective integrated access to the CEOP (insitu, satellite and model output) data to support global water cycle research. The design and development of the prototypes in the WGISS Test Facility for CEOP, including its current capabilities and planned future developments, are presented here.
