Analysis

By Requirements Capabilities & Analysis for Earth Observations

RCA-EO provides analytical tools and results enabling informed decision making by leaders at all levels.

RCA-EO analysis capabilities help guide decisions by those who manage or develop EO systems, products, and services, and to users of these same products and services. From a national perspective, RCA-EO analyses provide a better understanding of Earth observing systems and their benefits to society, and can inform the development of more responsive and cost-effective Earth observing systems.

USGS Analysis Goals

Select requirements and the EO capabilities which can meet or partially meet those requirements
Identify the best capability to meet a requirement with a measure of how much better the best capability is than other capabilities
Compare requirements and capabilities to identify applicable EO system solutions and/or technology gaps
Analyze value tree information to identify how EO systems are supporting Federal needs
Support the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) in developing USGEO Earth Observation Assessments to inform the National Plan for Civil Earth Observations
Support the triennial Earth Observation Assessment prescribed by the National Strategy for Civil Earth Observations.

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