Journal article
Towards a Global Ground-Based Earth Observatory (GGBEO): Leveraging existing systems and networks
Big earth data, Vol.9(4), pp.615-650
10/02/2025
DOI: 10.1080/20964471.2025.2574174
Abstract
To tackle the planetary environmental and climate crisis and meet the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we must fully leverage the potential of Earth observations (EO). This involves integrating globally sourced data on the atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, lithosphere, along with ecological and socio-economic information. By harmonizing and integrating these diverse data sources, we can more effectively incorporate observational data into multi-scale modeling and artificial intelligence (AI) frameworks. This paper is based on discussions from the “Towards Global Earth Observatory” workshop held from May 8–10, 2023, organized by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the Atmosphere and Climate Competence Center (ACCC), in collaboration with the Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research (INAR) at the University of Helsinki. The current state of EO and data repositories is fragmented, highlighting the need for a more integrated approach to establish a new global Ground-Based Earth Observatory (GGBEO). Here, we summarize the current status of selected in-situ and ground-based remote sensing observation systems and outline future actions and recommendations to meet scientific, societal, and economic needs. In addition, we identify key steps to create a coordinated and comprehensive GGBEO system that leverages existing investments, networks, and infrastructures. This system would integrate regional and global ground-based in situ and remote sensing systems, marine, and airborne observational data. An integrated approach should aim for seamless coordination, interoperable and harmonized data repositories, easily searchable and accessible data, and sustainable long-term funding.
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- Title: Subtitle
- Towards a Global Ground-Based Earth Observatory (GGBEO): Leveraging existing systems and networks
- Creators
- Hanna K. Lappalainen - University of HelsinkiAlexander Baklanov - University of CopenhagenJaana Bäck - University of HelsinkiChristos Arvanitidis - LifeWatch (Israel)Sara Basart - World Meteorological OrganizationNatacha Bernier - Environment and Climate Change CanadaDominique Berod - World Meteorological OrganizationThomas Bornman - South African Environmental Observation NetworkPier Luigi Buttigieg - Alfred-Wegener-Institut Helmholtz-Zentrum für Polar- und MeeresforschungGregory Carmichael - University of IowaJuanjo Dañobeitia - Consejo Superior de Investigaciones CientíficasYann-Hervé De RoeckSagnik Dey - Indian Institute of Technology DelhiEvangelos Gerasopoulos - National Observatory of AthensGregor Feig - University of PretoriaShahzad Gani - University of HelsinkiHelen Glaves - British Geological SurveySilja Häme - University of HelsinkiEija Juurola - Tenaris (United States)Jörg Klausen - Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology MeteoSwissPaolo Laj - University of HelsinkiBarry LeferHenry W. Loescher - University of Colorado SystemMichael Mirtl - Helmholtz Centre for Environmental ResearchBeryl Morris - Terrestrial Ecosystem Research NetworkHiroyuki Muraoka - Gifu UniversityHibiki M. Noda - National Institute for Environmental StudiesClare Paton-Walsh - University of WollongongNicolas PadeAndreas Petzold - Forschungszentrum JülichEmmanuel Salmon - Integrated Carbon Observation SystemDick Schaap - Volga State University of TechnologySerge Scory - Institute of Natural SciencesKrishna Achuta RaoJaswant Rathore - Indian Institute of Technology DelhiMartin SteinbacherGeorg Teutsch - Universitäres Zentrum für Zahnmedizin BaselAlex Vermeulen - Integrated Carbon Observation SystemXiubo Yu - Chinese Academy of SciencesSteffen Zacharias - Helmholtz Centre for Environmental ResearchLeiming Zhang - Chinese Academy of SciencesTuukka Petäjä - University of HelsinkiJürg Luterbacher - Justus-Liebig-Universität GießenJames W. Hannigan - NSF National Center for Atmospheric ResearchMarkku Kulmala - University of Helsinki
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Big earth data, Vol.9(4), pp.615-650
- DOI
- 10.1080/20964471.2025.2574174
- ISSN
- 2096-4471
- eISSN
- 2574-5417
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Number of pages
- 36
- Grant note
- Research Council of Finland: 337549, 357902, 359340 Atmosphere and Climate Competence Center (ACCC) Flagship
The work was supported by the Atmosphere and Climate Competence Center (ACCC) Flagship, funded by the Research Council of Finland (Contract No(s). 337549, 357902, 359340).
- Language
- English
- Electronic publication date
- 11/15/2025
- Date published
- 10/02/2025
- Academic Unit
- Civil and Environmental Engineering; Nursing; Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
- Record Identifier
- 9985033762602771
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