Empowering Global Weather Forecasting and Earth Observations Through Collaborative Data Sharing: Leveraging WMO WIS 2.0 Global Cache by NOAA, Amazon Sustainability Data Initiative (ASDI), and Synoptic Data PBC

Earth-based datasets are expanding exponentially in both volume and scope, driven by breakthroughs in Cloud computing, electronics, and communications. This surge in higher-resolution data is essential for meeting the growing demands for precise research, operational insights, and decision-making on a global scale. Historically dominated by federal entities, the landscape of data sources is now evolving as academic institutions and commercial companies now have access to scalable compute and can significantly scale up their monitoring capabilities. This shift presents both opportunities and challenges in data monetization and accessibility.

Public-Private-Academic Partnerships have emerged as a transformative approach for collaboration between federal and non-federal organizations, offering cost-effective solutions and enabling the leveraging of private and academic expertise. NOAA’s initiatives, such as the National Mesonet Program and Commercial Weather Data Pilot, along with EPIC for community weather modeling and research, exemplify this collaborative spirit. The WIS 2.0 Global Cache and Amazon Sustainability Data Initiative (ASDI), in conjunction with recommendations from the USGEO Subcommittee in response to the 2019 National Plan for Civil Observations, underscore the commitment to democratizing earth observation and geospatial data.

This session will explore how these collaborative efforts using cloud based technology are reshaping the Global Weather Enterprise, highlighting the impact of enhanced data sharing and distribution on weather forecasting and earth observations. Join us as we delve into the transformative potential of these initiatives and their role in advancing global weather prediction and generating value-added services.