Earth Science Data Infrastructure Building a disciplinary, world wide data infrastructure Emily S. Law emily.law@jpl.nasa.gov Deputy Program Manager, NASA/JPL President, ESIP

Earth Science: Culture Scientific Transparency and Reproducibility Open data creation Open data distribution Open standards Open source software eARTh Science Communication Findings represented in Art forms Research as Art @ ESIP

Earth Science: Drivers Breakthroughs in understanding Earth phenomena Global grand challenges Always cross disciplinary boundaries Integrated study of complex problems to better understand Earth system Interoperability infrastructure is the foundation that enables interdisciplinary research

Earth Science: Organizations Earth Science Information Partners NASA Earth Observing System Data and Information System Global Earth Observation System of Systems EarthCube

Earth Science: Lessons & Reuse Understanding of science needs Well developed roadmap Comprehensive architecture views Realistic schedule and resource Facilitated collaboration Open and transparent stakeholder involvement Voluntary inter-organizational framework Data driven infrastructure investment Standards and quality

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