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HQ perspective, at least that of a Program Scientist…

HQ perspective, at least that of a Program Scientist…. Ken Jucks, GSFC DAAC PS Users Working Group meeting Greenbelt, MD 10-11 May, 2011. What is the DAAC all about?. It provides a service to the scientific community! In the end, it’s all about the data!!!

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HQ perspective, at least that of a Program Scientist…

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  1. HQ perspective, at least that of a Program Scientist… Ken Jucks, GSFC DAAC PS Users Working Group meeting Greenbelt, MD 10-11 May, 2011

  2. What is the DAAC all about? • It provides a service to the scientific community! • In the end, it’s all about the data!!! • It is our primary route for making our data publicly available. • It exists to facilitate the maximum science return from the various NASA data sets. • And allows for “users” to better use their creativity in data analysis. • Dollars are always limited, we always try to do the best for the least. • It needs to be responsive to the occasionally fast changes in how science is done. • When someone comes up with a new way to use and display data that is truly useful, everyone wants it! • It is a critical arm of all of our mission projects. • Contrary to what some upper management may think, space missions are a waste of money if people can’t use the data!

  3. Why are we here? • To help the DAAC do it’s job as well as it can. • To help the DAAC know the areas where it is working well and where it may need change. • To act as a conduit from the community to the DAAC for ideas to improve their service to the community. • Ultimately, the goal is to maximize the science return from NASA’s investments. • No idea is out of bounds, but some may not be affordable or feasible. • We’re not trying to solve the DAAC world’s problems overnight, but to start the dialog to make a difference. • If we feel we need other individuals here, especially from outside the centers, let us know! • We’re a team here!

  4. What are our roles? • Me: your advocating route between the science community using the GSFC DAAC, their funder (Martha), and the PSs for the other DAACS. • Steve: listen to y’all, and use me as a sounding board for the best way to operate the DAAC. • Martha: balance all the needs of the data systems within her available budget. • You: represent the users of the DAAC…..the most important people!

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