Young Scientists and Global Change Research

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1 APN Data Service Infrastructure for Global Change Research Join Session Under ISDE conference with CODATA & WGISS September 10th, 2009, Beijing International Convention Center, Beijing, B China Young Scientists and Global Change Research Tomoko Doko -PhD candidate, Keio University -Research Fellow of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science -The UN GAID e-sddc e Young Scientists Forum (YSF) team

2 Section 1: Young Scientists Introduction to activities of The UN GAID e-sddc Young Scientists Forum (YSF)

3 Background Information Given the strategic importance of the areas that the e-e SDDC focuses on and the potential positive impact of its action items on the future development and advancement of science and scientific communities, especially in the less economically developed nations, the e-sddc e recognizes the important role that young scientists can play in these areas and promotes more active involvement and participation of young scientists in the different e-sddc e activities, as well in the broader area of science and technology policy. To that end, the e-sddc e co-chairs chairs Prof. Liu Chuang and Mr. Paul Uhlir decided to create a Young Scientists Forum (YSF) in January 2008.

4 Main goal of YSF The main goal of the Young Scientists Forum is to enhance the role of young scientists in maximizing the value of science, especially scientific data,, in the information age.

5 The e-sddc e Young Scientists Forum activities Awareness raising activities for young scientists in areas of special importance to their future scientific careers Specialized capacity building and training Communication mechanisms and tools Mentorship and partnership programs Active presence and participation of young scientists at scientific (and other) conferences and meetings

6 YSF Membership Membership in the YSF will be free and open to all who meet the following criteria: Undergraduate student, graduate student or a recent graduate from any scientific field. Less than 40 years old. Interested in scientific data access, sharing, management and preservation.

7 Year 2008 Action Plan For the year 2008, the YSF core team put together the following plan in January 2008: Build a website for the YSF as part of the main e-sddc e website Recruit members from all over the world, with special focus on the less economically developed countries Develop an educational toolkit about scientific open access models and tools Create a digital repository of educational materials relevant to the YSF members Actively participate in Shanghai, May 2008 and Kyiv, October 2008 meetings.

8 YSF Structure Experts from Latin America, Africa, China, the Middle East, the USA and Europe YSF capacity building and training officers YSF communication officers YSF chair YSF web design officers YSF membership officer YSF fund raising and events organization officers

9 YSF communication platform

10 Discussion board

11 Young Scientists Participation at the 21st CODATA International Conference the 21st CODATA International Conference held in Kyiv, Ukraine, Oct.5-8, On October 8, 2008 around 35 young scientists and researchers representing different regions, different scientific disciplines discuss issues of importance and concern to their studies and future careers

12 Discussion topic The possibility to create a Young Scientist Prize. The major obstacles facing young scientists in their fields and/or countries and some potential solutions to overcome these obstacles The role of CODATA in promoting more and better involvement of young scientists in these areas. Suggestions for activities or projects to enhance the role of young scientists in the science and technology policy-making areas, and in maximizing the value of science in the information age in general. The role of young scientists in the science and technology policy making processes

13 Hi, my name is Raed M. Sharif, Ph.D. Candidate in Information Science and Technology at Syracuse University, USA I organized this session. I am a leader of The UN GAID e-sddc Young Scientists Forum!

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15 Section 2: Global Change Research Case study of Himalayan Glacial Lakes Changes

16 Flood Monitoring and Warning System Imja Glacial Lake Leaded by Prof. Hiromichi FUKUI Professor, Faculty of Policy Management Graduate School of Media and Governance Keio University

17 Objectives To Monitor hydrological and meteorological data affected GLOF hazard. To Establish an effective early warning system for monitoring GLOF hazard using RS, GIS and web mapping in Imja Glacial Lake, a case study. To Disseminate the system to the relevant organization in the region that could maintain and make use of this spatial information for GLOF hazard warning and mitigation planning.

18 Study Area Imja Glacial Lake located at the southern slope of Island Peak (Imja Tse), in the Himalayan Khumbu Range of Eastern Nepal. ASTER Image Date: April, 2001 Resolution: 15 meters R:4G:3B:2

19 Methodology Monitoring Data Collection An inventory of glaciers and glacial lakes In situ Data Satelite Image RS images GIS data Layers Administrative Web Interface Web GIS RSS Others SMS DB Interface PHP Database Server & Communication RDBMS (Postgresql) FTP RSS Boundaries Settlements Digital Elevation Models Geology Soils TCP/IP SMS Gateway Roads River Land Use Geospatial Web Browser SMS/Mobile E Mail RSS

20 Field Server Wireless Antenna A Field Server is a sensor node which can create a wireless sensor network and simultaneously serve as Wi Fi hotspots in open fields. Research and educational applications A global sensor network for Earth observation, food safety/it agriculture, advanced sensor technology in fields and image monitoring for urban areas. Field Server

21 Data Transfer Field Server Net National Agricultural Research Center, NARC FS Agent Box IMJA SERVER

22 Warning System Use Case Warning System Disaster Management Director Setup Initial Values of Meteorological and Hydrological Parameters Responsible Staff I Check Events Responsible Staff n Responsible Staff II

23 Verify User Account [true] Set Parameter Verify User Input behaviour Decision Node [false] Return Login Page Activity Diagram: Verify User Account

24 Monitoring Parameter Setup sd Set Initial Values - Parameters <<user>> Disaster Management Director <<system>> Set Initial Values for Warning Message 1: Login to the System 2: Parameters Display 3: Set Values 4: Ask for Confirmation 5: Settle Confirmation 6: Displays Setting Values 7: Logout

25 Expected Output Sensor Data Stream, Data Mining and Flood Detection in Data Stream Implement an early warning system for GLOF hazard monitoring to a potential risk lake. Sensoring and Processing system through Web-based. Create useful Information from sensor system and to human engaged in decision making. To disseminate the result to the relevant and potential organization.

26 Chhukung Ri 5,550m. Dingboche 4,410m. Chhukung 4,730m. IMJA 5,010m. Namche Bazarr 3,440m. Internet Networking and Transmission Station

27 Dingboche

28 Wireless Relay at Chhukung Ri (5550 m.)

29 FS Site: End of Moraine (5,100 m.) (Water Level Sensor)

30 FS Site: Island Peak Air Temperature Humidity PPFD (Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density -- Light environment concerning the photosynthesis)

31 Image Capture (11.00 A.M May 29,2009) Namche I National Park Kathmandu NamcheII, Khum Lodge End of Moraine Island Peak Site

32 Imja Website Warning System Data Transfer

33 Message Sent