NASA

NASA Preamble

"An Act to provide for research into the problems of flight within and outside the Earth's atmosphere, and for other purposes." With this simple preamble, the US Congress and President Dwight D. Eisenhower established the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on July 29, 1958.

DEVELOPedia

-DEVELOPedia is an internal wiki intended to serve three purposes: •Enhance project workflow •Capture lessons learned and make them available to future project teams •Record data required for operational metrics -DEVELOPedia is a collaborative effort whose utility is directly related to the efforts of previous DEVELOP participants. -DEVELOPedia is a living document, constantly adapting to meet the needs of the NASA DEVELOP National Program and the people that make the program great (That's you!). -Training Resources: •Geospatial Programs and Methods •Remote Sensing •Code and Programming Tutorials •Technical Skill Development •Professional Development: EdX Classes, Coursera Classes, Alison Classes

Capacity Building Program

-Engages current and future decision makers -Improves skills and capabilities to access and apply NASA Earth Science -Three lines of business: trainings, product co-development, relationship brokering -Works through both program and element activities -Identifies partnership opportunities to reach new end users -Participates in both domestic and international capacity building groups, such as GEO and CEOS -Supports three Elements (ARSET, DEVELOP, and SERVIR) and initiatives focused on indigenous peoples in North America and an interactive mapper

DEVELOP History

-In 1998, three interns at NASA Langley Research Center co-authored the white paper "Practical Applications of Remote Sensing." -At that time, the Digital Earth Initiative, a federal inter-agency project dedicated to creating a virtual representation of the Earth to further human understanding of the world, was piloting an effort to increase public access to federal information about the Earth and the environment. A proposal combining NASA's Digital Earth Initiative and the students' paper advocated the formation of a program, and in 1999 DEVELOP was officially formed. -Beginning in 2001, expansion beyond Langley began and continues to today.

SERVIR

-Joint development initiative of NASA & USAID -Works in partnership with leading regional organizations world-wide to host five hubs: Eastern & Southern Africa - Nairobi, Kenya West Africa - Niamey, Niger Hindu-Kush Himalayas - Kathmandu, Nepal Mekong - Bangkok, Thailand Amazonia - Valle del Cauca, Colombia -Helps developing countries use information provided by Earth observing satellites and geospatial technologies for managing climate risks and land use -Empowers decision makers with tools, products, and services to act locally on climate-sensitive issues

DEVELOP Culture

-Our approach to teamwork is based on a philosophy that each team member brings unique experience and important expertise to tasks at hand. We encourage and reward vigorous, open flows of communication on all issues, in all directions. -We are committed to creating an environment that fosters teamwork and processes that support continuous learning, innovation, and an openness to new ideas. -We are adaptable, quick to respond, and go where others don't, providing more service than is expected. -We pursue all endeavors with energy, excitement, and enthusiasm and are committed to maintaining an environment of trust, built upon honesty, ethical behavior, respect, and candor. -DEVELOP nurtures an organizational culture in which individuals make full use of their time, talent, and opportunities to pursue excellence in both the ordinary and the extraordinary.

DEVELOP Locations

1. Alabama - Marshall 2. Arizona - Tempe 3. California - Ames 4. California - JPL 5. Colorado - Fort Collins 6. Georgia - Athens 7. Idaho - Pocatello 8. Maryland - Goddard 9. Massachusetts - Boston 10. North Carolina - NCEI 11. Virginia - Langley

DEVELOP Core Values

1. Collaboration: Cultivating teamwork, multi-disciplinary solutions, and open communication 2. Discovery: Building new skills and exploring the potential of NASA's investment in Earth science 3. Service: Dedicating ourselves to the application of Earth science for societal benefit 4. Passion: Pursuing all endeavors with energy and enthusiasm to sustain a high level of excellence

Four lines of business in ESD

1. Flight Developed, launches, and operates NASA's fleet of Earth-observing satellites, instruments, and aircraft. Manages data systems to make the data freely and openly available. 2. Technology Tests and demonstrates scientific technologies for future satellite and airborne missions: Instruments, Information Systems, Components, InSpace Validation. 3. Research & Analysis Supports research that advances knowledge of the Earth as a system. Six focus areas plus field campaigns, modeling, and scientific computing. 4. Applied Sciences Supports innovative and practical uses of Earth observations and scientific knowledge by private and public sectors to inform their planning, decisions, and actions.

NASA's Core Values

1. Safety 2. Excellence 3. Teamwork 4. Integrity

Current Impact Analysis Fellows

Andrew and Cecil

ARSET

Applied Remote Sensing Training Program -Provides online and in-person trainings for: Policy makers, Regulatory agencies, Applied environmental professionals, Students, General public -Increases the use of NASA Earth Science models and data for environmental applications Through ARSET trainings, you can learn how to: -Use NASA data for environmental management -Search and access NASA resources relevant to your needs -Visualize, interpret, and apply remote sensing data and imagery

DESC

DEVELOP Earth Science Collaborative -A forum for software, geospatial, and coding questions -Can email forum directly like a regular email address

DEVELOP NPO

DEVELOP's National Program Office (NPO) is the core leadership team who manage and facilitate all of the various aspects of the program. The NPO sits at NASA Langley Research Center down the hall from the node participants. NPO consists of: Mike Ruiz- Program Manager Lindsay Rogers- Deputy Program Manager Karen Allsbrool- Financial Lead Amanda Clayton- Projects Manager Staphanie Burke- SSAI Human Resources Danny Mangosing- Web Developer and Graphic Designer

DEVELOP Elevator Pitch

DEVELOP, part of NASA's Applied Sciences' Capacity Building Program, addresses environmental and public policy issues by conducting interdisciplinary feasibility projects that apply the lens of NASA Earth observations to community concerns around the globe. Bridging the gap between NASA Earth Science and society, DEVELOP builds capacity in both participants and partner organizations to better prepare them to address the challenges that face our society and future generations.

DEVELOP

Digital Earth Virtual Environment and Learning Outreach Project 1999 -Bridges the gap between NASA Earth Science and society -Addresses environmental and public policy issues around the globe -Conducts 10-week long interdisciplinary feasibility studies during 3 terms per year -Builds capacity to use Earth observations in both participants (students, recent grads & transitioning career professionals) and partner organizations -11 Nodes throughout the US

EODIS

Earth Observing System Data and Information System designed as a distributed system, with major facilities at DAACs located throughout the US -These institutions are custodians of EOS mission data and ensure that data will be easily accessible to users. -The EOSDIS DAACs process, archive, document, and distribute data from NASA's past and current Earth-observing satellites and field measurement programs. -Acting in concert, the DAACs provide reliable, robust services to users whose needs may cross the traditional boundaries of a science discipline, while continuing to support the particular needs of users within the discipline communities. User services include: •Assistance in selecting and obtaining data •Access to data-handling and visualization tools •Notification of data-related news •Technical support and referrals

Current Geoinformatics Fellows

Gina, Kristen, Mason, and Crystal

DEVELOP Mission

Integrating NASA Earth observations with society to foster future innovation and cultivate the professionals of tomorrow by addressing diverse environmental issues today.

NASA Mission

It is NASA's mission to: -- Explore, use, and enable the development of space for human enterprise -- Advance scientific knowledge and understanding of the Earth, the Solar System, and the Universe and use the environment of space for research -- Research, develop, verify, and transfer advanced aeronautics, space, and related technologies In fulfilling its mission, NASA contributes to America's goals in: -- Economic Growth and Security. We conduct aeronautics and space research and develop technology in partnership with industry, academia, and other Federal agencies to keep America capable and competitive. -- Preserving the Environment. We study the Earth as a planet and as a system to understand global change, enabling the world to address environmental issues. -- Educational Excellence. We involve the educational community in our endeavors to inspire America's students, create learning opportunities, and enlighten inquisitive minds. -- Peaceful Exploration and Discovery. We explore the Universe to enrich human life by stimulating intellectual curiosity, opening new worlds of opportunity, and uniting nations of the world in this quest.

NASA Earth Observations

NASA Earth observations include a coordinated series of 17 polar-orbiting and low inclination satellites and 6 instruments on the ISS for long-term global observations. NASA Earth observations (EO): Umbrella term used that includes all airborne and flight missions that study the Earth. Current NASA Spaceborne EO Missions: Aqua Aura CALIPSO CloudSat CYGNSS DISCOVR ECOSTRESS (on ISS) GEDI (on ISS) GPM GRACE-FO ICESat-2 Landsat 7 Landsat 8 LIS (on ISS) OSTM/Jason-2 OCO-2 OCO-3 (on ISS) SAGE III (on ISS) SMAP SORCE Suomi NPP Terra TSIS-1 (on ISS)

NASA Vision

NASA is an investment in America's future. As explores, pioneers, and innovators, we boldly expand frontiers in air and space to inspire and serve America and to benefit the quality of life on Earth.

NASA's Earth Observing System

NASA's Earth Observing System (EOS): EOS is a specific program within NASA and EOS refers to a specific subset of the NASA Earth observing missions that are focused on long-term global observations of the land surface, biosphere, solid Earth, atmosphere, and oceans to improve understanding of the Earth as an integrated system. Only use this term when speaking exclusively to the below missions: Current EOS Missions: Aqua Aura Landsat 7 Landsat 8 OSTM/Jason-2 QuikSCAT SORCE SAGE III-ISS Terra Future EOS Mission: Landsat 9

NASA

National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA began operations on October 1, 1958. (60 years anniversary last year) It absorbed into itself the earlier National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA). Today, NASA has 10 Centers and multiple facilities around the country.

NCEI

National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), formerly NCDC, Asheville, NC Current Lead: Andrew Shannon Lead Science Adviser: Mike Kruk or DeWayne Cecil ? This node is stationed in Asheville, North Carolina, with the Remote Sensing and Applications Division (RSAD) of NCEI, which shares space with the Cooperative Institute of Climate and Satellites - North Carolina State (CICSNC). Dr. DeWayne Cecil, the Science Advisor at this node, has advised several other DEVELOP projects in the past, and has supported participants with climate research. He has helped guide projects specifically focused on improving seasonal forecasts by understanding the effects of atmospheric teleconnections on precipitation, first in California and now in the Southwestern United States. The first term of the new node proved to be quite successful, including a nomination for the NOAA David Johnson Award, which is presented by the National Space Club and is awarded for outstanding and innovative use of Earth observation satellite data.

SMD

Science is interconnected; no important question stands alone. The Science Mission Directorate (SMD) is an organization where discoveries in one scientific discipline have a direct route to other areas of study. This flow is something extremely valuable and is rare in the scientific world. SMD engages the Nation's science community, sponsors scientific research, and develops and deploys satellites and probes in collaboration with NASA's partners around the world to answer fundamental questions requiring the view from and into space. SMD seeks to understand the origins, evolution, and destiny of the universe and to understand the nature of the strange phenomena that shape it.

DEVELOP Vision

Shaping the future by integrating Earth observations into global decision making.

Applied Sciences

The Applied Sciences Program (ASP) supports innovative and practical uses of Earth observations and scientific knowledge by private and public sectors to inform their planning, decisions, and actions. ASP pursues: -Partnerships with public and private organizations -Discovery of innovative NASA Earth Science applications -Support of environmental decision-making activities -Demonstration of practical benefits of NASA Earth Science -Help to improve the quality of life and strengthen the economy Three lines of business: 1. Thematically-Organized Applications 2. Capacity Building Program 3. Mission Planning

ASP Application Areas

The Applied Sciences Program is structured around eight application areas. Only five have full programs that routinely hold solicitations and have active investment portfolios at NASA Headquarters: 1. Disasters 2. Health & Air Quality 3. Ecological Forecasting 4. Water Resources 5. Food Security & Agriculture (Additional thematic areas of applications): 6. Energy 7. Urban Development 8. Transportation & Infrastructure

ESD

The Earth Science Division (ESD), conducts scientific studies to understand the Earth as a system and on all time scales. ESD utilizes NASA's ability to view the Earth from the unique vantage point of space. ESD provides uniformly high-quality data covering the planet to support the pursuit of answers to fundamental science questions. Has four lines of business.

Fellow

The Fellow is an integral piece of the leadership team in the DEVELOP model. The people who assume this role are responsible for managing the majority of the day-to-day operations at their individual nodes, providing guidance and direction to their teams, supporting strategic planning for their node, and providing program-level NPO support.

NASA Goals

We will be at the forefront of exploration and science. We will develop and transfer cutting-edge technologies in aeronautics and space. We will establish a permanent human presence in space. As we pursue our mission, we will enrich our Nation's society and economy. We will contribute to a better life for this and future generations. In the longer term, it is our goal to undertake bold and noble challenges--exciting future programs, such as the return of humans to the Moon and human missions to Mars, which stir the imagination and fall within our and our international partners' technical and financial grasp.

Current Project Coordination Fellows

Zach, Sydney, and Shelby