Determine the effectiveness of the End-to-end workflow
Determine how changes in the User Interface influence user behavior
Set a usability baseline and attempt to gain a holistic view of the user base and how they leverage the application
Before an in-person user study, each user completed a short survey about their work and familiarity with Earthdata Search. User study sessions consisted of a short Q&A with the user, guided by the survey responses. Users were then instructed to complete a set of 3 scenarios highlighting key areas of the End-to-end workflow. As users completed the scenarios they were instructed to narrate any thoughts they were having as they were interacting with the application.
Amy Steiker - NSIDC
Amy Fitzgerrell - NSIDC
Sean McCartney - ARSET
Jessica Welch - ORNL
Danielle Golon - LPDAAC
Catalina Oaida - PO.DAAC
Matt Tisdale - ASDC
Create a project containing 2 collections using spatial and temporal filters, then customize the project title, as well a data access method, and download the project.
Search for a collection that allows customization, customize the options, and download the project.
Create a project containing 2 collections and remove a collection while on the project page, then download the project.
All tasks completed by users
End-to-end services workflow appeared to be intuitive overall
Excitement over improvements to the project workflow
Collection customization options unclear
Minor confusion in mechanics of collection customization
Changes made in the End-to-end workflow were well received. Participants commented that the workflow is “intuitive” and “seems to encourage customization.”
Users responded well to the changes in the project workflow. Seeing granules, spatial and timeline in a familiar manner on the Project page seemed to improve user confidence. Actions, like renaming and removing collections, were familiar and intuitive.
Users were routinely expecting more detailed information about what sorts of customizations could be made prior to adding the collection to a project from both the search results as well as the granules or collection details panels.
Users experienced apparent confusion around the mechanics of the customizing a collection on the project page.
Identify critical issues and file tickets in Jira
Refine the design of collection customization panel
Consider improving the display of customization options while searching