NASA's Earth Science Data Systems Standards Endorsement Process
Abstract
Starting in January 2004, NASA instituted a set of internal working groups to develop ongoing recommendations for the continuing broad evolution of Earth Science Data Systems development and management within NASA. One of these Data Systems Working Groups is called the Standards Process Group (SPG). This group's goal is to facilitate broader use of standards that have proven implementation and operational benefit to NASA Earth science. The process is fundamentally different from past standards strategies in several ways. The focus on communities of practice to propose and comment is a key component. So too, is the emphasis on endorsement of demonstrated practices as an additional source of common practices apart from the traditional standards making bodies. Only after practices have been judged to have useful implementation and beneficial operation will they be endorsed. The Standards Process Group has already conducted a community review of the DAP 2.0 as a data transport mechanism and has served as a facilitator for the initiation of science content discussions in several fields. This paper will describe NASA's Earth science data systems standards process and the experience to date.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 25, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA452838
Entities
People
- Richard E. Ullman
- Yonsook Enloe
Organizations
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration