G1.02

G1.02   Unknown suitability of measurement maturity assessment

Gap detailed description 

Ensure that the measurement maturity assessment prepared by GAIA-CLIM is readily applicable to all reference, baseline and comprehensive networks, and is beneficial to identify shortcomings in the practices applied by network operators. The maturity assessment involves assessing against 7 major strands such as metadata, uncertainty quantification and sustainability, as outlined in D1.3. This assessment, in the context of Task 1.2, has now been carried out for a number of target GAIA-CLIM networks and ECVs , but  it should be applied more broadly to other ECVs and measurement domains if it is to extend its utility. Testing needs to be performed and may result in a subsequent need for revision of D1.3 accordingly either within or after the project.

Activities within GAIA-CLIM related to this gap

Task 1.2 has undertaken an assessment of the measurement maturity matrix for in excess of 50 measurement networks of relevance to GAIA-CLIM. These analyses are in the process of being analysed by Task 1.2 participants and shall be the subject of a deliverable due in M18 of the project.

Gap remedy(s)

Remedy

Specific remedy proposed

Application of the measurement maturity matrix exercise to a number of networks and domains to assess suitability for purpose and gain broader buy-in to the concept and its scientific value.

Measurable outcome of success

Feedback received from assessors leading to one or more of:

·         - Revised versions of guidance to address perceived shortcomings

·      - Demonstrated usage of the approach yielding improved observations usage / improved observations capabilities based upon lessons learnt

·         - Citation of approach in the literature

Achievable outcomes

Technological / organizational viability: High

Indicative cost estimate: low (<1 million)

Relevance

The adoption of the tiered approach and assessment of maturity within that framework would help to ensure better use of observations across application areas as detailed in D1.3. A number of case studies shall help gain broader buy-in.

Timebound

Internal to GAIA-CLIM the Task 1.2 assessment and feedback shall be completed by M18. A summary paper shall be produced outlining  both the approach taken and the results achieved. The approach will also be used in the new BG09 H2020 project INTAROS for the Arctic domain and across atmospheric, oceanic and terrestrial domains (NUIM task lead). Further usage and feedback beyond GAIA-CLIM cannot be given a specific timescale.

Gap risks to non-resolution