Presentation at Second EarthCube WebEx Aug 22 2011 Talking Points GEOSCIENCES IS READY Cyberinfrastructure CI is part of the research fabric of Geosciences Geoscientists are sophisticated CI users and creators ID: 782221
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The Vision, Process, and Requirements for Creating EarthCube
Presentation at Second EarthCube WebExAug 22, 2011
Slide2Talking Points
Slide3GEOSCIENCES IS READY
Cyberinfrastructure (CI) is part of the research fabric of GeosciencesGeoscientists are sophisticated CI users and creatorsNSF and other agencies support substantial infrastructure and research that will form the foundation of EarthCubeCommunity is connected by the science and collegial relationships
Slide4What is EarthCube?
Slide5Goal of Earth Cube
to transform the conduct of research in geosciences by supporting community-based cyberinfrastructure to integrate data and information for knowledge management across the Geosciences.
Slide6What Is Knowledge Management
It is a human-centric context for the scientific enterpriseElements :Easy Use and Discovery of data and information
Ease of collaboration and training to create knowledgeAccess through open architecture and interworkability
Shared community vision/ value system
The community will strategically connect these elements over time for the geosciences
The use of existing or emerging technologies will moderate the pace of development
Slide7What Needs To Be Done?
Integrate data, tools and communities through cyberinfrastructureEstablish a governance mechanism that is inclusive and adopted by the communityUtilize current and emerging technologies to create transparent infrastructure for the geosciences community
Slide8Modes of Support
Well-Connected through
EarthCube
Loosely or Not Connected
A
Unifying Architecture and
Technology Advances Will Lead to
Convergence
Slide9EARTHCUBE ASSUMPTIONS
The geosciences community is ready to take on the EarthCube challengeCommunity will start self-organizing prior to the EarthCube CharretteCurrent and emerging technology will help achieve the convergence envisioned for
EarthCubeA broad range of expertise and resources must be engaged to shape EarthCube
Slide10EARTHCUBE TIMELINE
On-line Community Information: (August to November, 2011)EarthCube Charrette: (Early November, 2011)Post Charrette: (Mid-November to April, 2012)EarthCube Ideas/Lab: (Tentatively Early May, 2012)
Prototype Development: (May to December 2013)Fully integrated geosciences infrastructure: (2014-2022):
Slide11Preparing for the Charrette to be held
November 1-4, 2011 in the Washington, DC Area
Pre-Charrette contributions by the community are essential
Slide12Pre-Charrette Organization
(August – September)Second WebEx on Aug. 22NSF seeks input from wide range of sources
Individuals, inst./org., representatives of scientific groups or communities Facilities and managers of CI endeavors
Industry, Federal Labs., Federal Agencies, and International Partners
NSF will establish on-line resources and forums to
Gather community inputs/requirements
Facilitate partnerships and collaborations
Encourage submission of approaches to the
EarthCube
design
Slide13Pre-Charrette Organization
(August – September)NSF will facilitate input in three areas
User RequirementsTechnology SolutionsEarthCube Design Approaches
Slide14User Requirements
Forums and questionnaire are important to understanding user requirements and unmet needsThey test the scope and functionality of proposed approaches to EarthCubeInputs received on-line will complement expertise
at the CharretteThe aim is to understand what would improve your ability to conduct research in the present and in 10 years.
Slide15Technology Solutions
Innovative CI solutions to data integration or the scientific processNew and untested ideas as well as established CI that have worked for communities are welcomeSolutions may come from individuals, communities, industry, academia, international groups, and federal agencies
Short (up to 6 pages) white papers can be submitted
Slide16EarthCube Design
Position papers on the design and implementation of an EarthCube approach (no more than 10 pages)Plans need to address:Vision for
EarthCube Community Based Governance modelConceptual CI Architecture
Design and Implementation Process
Operations and Sustainability Model
Online forum will allow for comments on approaches and these will be complemented by comments and suggestions during the
Charrette
Charrette Process
Plenary Session provide the opportunity to discuss user requirementsrefine approaches and designs for EarthCubedevelop partnerships and new collaborationsRemote participation and real-time comments system will be available
Summary SessionComments from NSF, facilitators, and participants on process
NSF provides guidance on post-
Charrette
activities
Slide18Where discoveries begin
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Comments
and/or
Questions
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