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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) 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 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). 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.


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:
  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. 

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.

Thank you!



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