The Vision, Process, and Requirements for Creating

EarthCube

Presentation at Second EarthCube WebExAug 22, 2011

Talking Points

GEOSCIENCES IS READY

Cyberinfrastructure (CI) is part of the research fabric of Geosciences

Geoscientists are sophisticated CI users and creators

NSF and other agencies support substantial infrastructure and research that will form the foundation of EarthCube

Community is connected by the science and collegial relationships

What is EarthCube?

Goal 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.

What Is Knowledge Management

It is a human-centric context for the scientific enterprise

Elements :Easy Use and Discovery of data and informationEase of collaboration and training to create knowledgeAccess through open architecture and interworkabilityShared 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

What Needs To Be Done?

Integrate data, tools and communities through cyberinfrastructure

Establish a governance mechanism that is inclusive and adopted by the community

Utilize current and emerging technologies to create transparent infrastructure for the geosciences community

Modes of Support

A Unifying Architecture and Technology Advances Will Lead to Convergence

EARTHCUBE ASSUMPTIONS

The geosciences community is ready to take on the EarthCube challenge

Community will start self-organizing prior to the EarthCube Charrette

Current and emerging technology will help achieve the convergence envisioned for EarthCube

A broad range of expertise and resources must be engaged to shape EarthCube

EARTHCUBE 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):

Preparing for the Charrette to be held November 1-4, 2011

in the Washington, DC Area

Pre-Charrette contributions by the community are essential

Pre-Charrette Organization(August – September)

Second WebEx on Aug. 22

NSF 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

Pre-Charrette Organization(August – September)

NSF will facilitate input in three areasUser Requirements

Technology Solutions

EarthCube Design Approaches

User Requirements

Forums and questionnaire are important to understanding user requirements and unmet needs

They test the scope and functionality of proposed approaches to EarthCube

Inputs received on-line will complement expertise at the Charrette

The aim is to understand what would improve your ability to conduct research in the present and in 10 years.

Technology Solutions

Innovative CI solutions to data integration or the scientific process

New and untested ideas as well as established CI that have worked for communities are welcome

Solutions may come from individuals, communities, industry, academia, international groups, and federal agencies

Short (up to 6 pages) white papers can be submitted

EarthCube 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 model

Conceptual 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 requirements

refine approaches and designs for EarthCube

develop partnerships and new collaborations

Remote 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

Where discoveries begin

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