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ESDIS Standards Coordination Office

May 26, 2023

Hello,

NASA's Earth Science Data and Information Systems (ESDIS) Standards Coordination Office (ESCO) conducts reviews of proposed standards, practices, and technical information relevant to the ESDIS mission. Documents are reviewed as part of the ESDIS Project's standards process. Approved documents are published and listed on the Standards Requirements and References page.ESCO is conducting a review ofthe is requesting feedback on the Data Product Development Guide for Data Producers  (DPDG) Version 2.0.

The DPDG aims to compile the most applicable parts of existing data production guides into an easy-to-follow document that logically outlines the typical development process for Earth Science data products. Emphasis has been given to standards and best practices formally endorsed by ESCO, findings from Earth Science Data Systems WGs (ESDSWG), and recommendations from DAACs and experienced data producers. Ultimately, the DPDG provides developers with guidelines for how to make data products that best serve end user communities—the primary beneficiaries of data product development.

The DPDG This Data Product Development Guide (DPDG) for Data Producers was prepared for the Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS) by the DPDG Working Group, one of the Earth Science Data System Working Groups (ESDSWGs), to aid in the development of NASA Earth Science data products.

The DPDG is intended for those who develop Earth Science data products and are collectively referred to as “data producers.” This guide is primarily for producers of Earth Science data products derived from remote sensing, in situ and model data that are to be archived at an EOSDIS DAAC (Distributed Active Archive Center).  However, producers of other Earth Science data products will also find useful guidance.. You are invited to participate in the Jama review for the Data Product Development Guide V2.0 (ESDS-RFC-041-V2) because of your expertise in the development and/or publication of data products and/or data tools and services for the EOSDIS. 

Reviewer Responsibility and Instructions

This review considers the approval of the DPDG as an ESCO Suggested Practice for developing Earth science data products for EOSDIS. We are asking reviewers to evaluate the content of this proposal to identify any strengths, weaknesses, omissions, obstacles, and/or limitations related to the endorsement of the DPDG as an ESDS Technical Note. Please provide feedback by adding comments, requesting clarification, proposing changes, or identifying issues. The review includes a few simple questions to indicate your level of support for endorsement of the DPDG and to ensure responses are received from target audiences. When you have completed the review, please submit the review to alert the administrators that your review is complete. All review comments are due June 16, 2023.

The Jama Guide for Reviewers has been updated and provides useful information for getting started and navigating the Jama online document review system. The new guide includes directions for marking sections as complete and for submitting the review. Both steps are useful to review administrators for tracking statistics and ensuring reviews are complete.

Direct access to the review is available at Jama Review – Data Product Development Guide for Data Producers (DPDG).

Detailed Instructions and Jama Access for the review are at ESCO Review - Data Product Development Guide for Data Producers (DPDG).

ESCO facilitates reviews of proposed standards, practices, and technical information relevant to the ESDIS mission. Community reviews to discover the strengths, weaknesses, applicability and limitations of the content of the Request for Comment (RFC) are an important part of the ESDIS Project's standards process. If approved, these recommendations will be published and listed on the Standards Requirements and References page.

Thank you for participating in this review. Your time, expertise, and contributions to the evaluation of appropriate standards and practices for NASA's Earth Science activities are appreciated.

If you have team member(s) interested in participating in this review, please send name, Earthdata login username, and email address associated with the Earthdata Login account to esco-staff@lists.nasa.gov. The ESCO Staff will add their names as reviewers in the Jama system. 

Please submit your feedback by 9 PM UTC on Friday, June 16, 2023.

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact the ESCO staff at esco-staff@lists.nasa.gov.All review comments are due by June 16, 2023

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