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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 of the Data Product Development Guide for Data Producers 

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.

All review comments are due by June 16, 2023



Quick Start for Reviewers

ESDIS uses the Jama online document review system to collect community comments on proposed standards, practices and technical information submitted to ESCO for review.  Offline reviews, where you download the document and review questions, then respond via email, are also accepted. Quick instructions for each are below.

Preferred Method: Use Jama

  1. Request Jama access to these documents by contacting the ESCO at esco-staff@lists.nasa.gov. Please include your Earthdata login username if you have one.

  2. Read and provide comments about the document via Jama here:
    • <TBD: Insert link to Jama>
  3. For more details on using Jama, see the information at the bottom of this page.
  4. All review comments are due by June 16, 2023
Alternate Method: Respond via email
  1. Download the document:
  2. Read the document and provide additional feedback by answering the review questions:
  3. Send your feedback to the ESCO at esco-staff@lists.nasa.gov
  4. All review comments are due by June 16, 2023




Review Introduction

The role of the ESDIS Standards Coordination Office (ESCO) is to conduct a review of this document by soliciting comments from a cross section of the Earth Science community.

Reviewers are invited to read the document and answer the questions provided on the review web page. The ESCO recognizes that not all reviewers will be familiar with all of the content of the document. Reviewers are welcome to review those parts of the document that they have experience with.  You only need to answer questions applicable to you.  Additional comments are welcome.

This document is intended primarily for data producers and data distributors; however data users may have insights and opinions about the content of this document as well. 

There is a new companion document, also under current public review, ESDS-RFC-042 Preservation Content Implementation Guidance. Please consider reading (and reviewing) that document for further context and guidance.

Review Questions

After reviewing this RFC for guidelines on developing NASA Earth Science data products, please rate the following questions on a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 = very unlikely, 2 = unlikely, 3 = neutral, 4 = likely, and 5 = very likely. (Detailed responses are also welcome.)

  • How likely are you to support the endorsement of these NASA Earth Science data product development guidelines for use in NASA Earth science data systems?
  • How likely will this standard/topic be utilized by your organization?

Please answer the following demographic questions to help us ensure responses are received from target audiences and affiliations for this RFC. 

  • What is your role? Identify your job function such as data scientist, science communication & outreach, data management, operations, design & development, engineering, and/or any other descriptive terms.
  • Where do you work? Provide name of DAAC, project, or organization which best represents your affiliation.

Detailed instructions for Jama reviewers:

The benefit of using the Jama system is that you can easily comment on specific portions of the document and can see comments provided by others.

Review comments may be submitted via the Earthdata Jama document review system. If you already have access to the NASA Earthdata Jama system, please contact ESCO at esco-staff@lists.nasa.gov and let us know your Earthdata Login username so we can add to you the list of reviewers.

Once you are registered to provide a review, you will receive email from the ESCO Team with links to the documents under review. When you get the email, please follow the instructions to gain access to the documents and to begin the review.

In order to log in to the Jama system (i.e. to follow any of the Jama review links) you must have an Earthdata Login account with access to Jama. Use your Earthdata Login username and password to log in to Jama.  Earthdata Login username and password recovery can be done at http://urs.earthdata.nasa.gov/

If you do not already have a Jama account but wish to use the Jama system, you can request one at the Earthdata Service Desk or email the ESCO staff at esco-staff@lists.nasa.gov.


Jama Resources

NOTE: Information on this page is subject to change.

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