CEOS The Centre for Earth Observation Science (CEOS) Dr. David G. Barber, Director, Professor of Geography University of Manitoba
The Centre for Earth Observation Science (CEOS)
Jan 02, 2016
The Centre for Earth Observation Science (CEOS). Dr. David G. Barber, Director, Professor of Geography University of Manitoba. What is CEOS?. Level 1 teaching and research centre, U of Manitoba. Climate Change is the Driver Two Focci Geomatics Technology Numerical Process Modeling - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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CEOS
The Centre for Earth Observation Science (CEOS)
Dr. David G. Barber,
Director, Professor of Geography
University of Manitoba
CEOS
What is CEOS?
• Level 1 teaching and research centre, U of Manitoba.
• Climate Change is the Driver
• Two Focci
• Geomatics Technology
• Numerical Process Modeling
• Collaborative/Partnerships
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Where do we work?
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What are the central Science Drivers?
• Climate Variability and Change
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What are the central Technological Drivers?
• Geomatics Technologies (RS/GIS/GPS)
• Numerical Modelling
• Integration of these tools to understand processes
• Information Technologies
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Some CEOS projects
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The Arctic
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Africa
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Indonesia
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Drought Information
1988 DroughtPrairie Canada
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Flooding
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The Agassiz Centre for Disaster Information (DICE)
Uncertainty
RiskConsequences
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Climate Change and Manitoba• Risks - floods, droughts, permafrost
• Benefits - better growing season, Port of Churchill
• Uncertainty is the key variable
• Science (improving the crystal ball)
• Communication (information enables)
• Education (poor understanding of the issues)
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