AGU 2023 Pre-Conference Workshop - Getting Started with NASA Earth Science Data: From Beginners to Experts (#193391)
Creators: name: Acker, James
name: Battisto, Christopher
name: Brennan, Jennifer
name: Joyner, Elizabeth R.
name: KC, Binita
name: Lind, Bri
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2023
Subjects: AGU
American Geophysical Union
Learning Workshop
NASA
Earthdata
Data
Tools
AppEEARS
Giovanni
Worldview
Earthdata Search
Earthdata Forum
Python
Google Colab
GESDISC
LP DAAC

description: General Description
Sunday, 10 December 2023: 08:00 - 15:00 PST 
This workshop strives to demystify NASA Earth data, services, and tools for data users who are new to NASA data by showcasing commonly used data discovery, access, and application tools for researchers.  The instruction and scaffolded/supported practice will offer 30 participants access to NASA subject matter experts (SME) who will provide strategies for finding and accessing freely open and available NASA Earth science data to help promote interdisciplinary research. Workshop facilitators span from across NASA's Earth Science Data Systems, Earth Science Data and Information System (ESDIS) Project, and Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS). Together the SMEs will model strategies for accessing and downloading Earth observation data, including Earthdata in the cloud and facilitate learning with participants by providing dedicated time to access data and practice using popular tools and techniques. Tools such as Giovanni, Appears, Earthdata Search, and others will be featured.  In an effort to better understand the needs of this user group a pre/post survey will be conducted. This will help to better meet the needs of the participants' with respect to skills, interests, datasets, and research domains.
Please see Requirements in the Files section for action items to address BEFORE Sunday's workshop.  Review the general "Know Before your Go" reference guide for attendees for other important information.  
Location:
Room: Moscone Center, 3005 - West
Moscone Center West Address:   
800 Howard St(at the corner of Fourth & Howard streets)San Francisco, CA 94103 

Walking Map
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Registration:
On Sunday, all Learning Workshop organizers/presenters/attendees are required to enter the Moscone Center at the main entrance to the West Building. Registration for workshops will open at 7:30 AM on Sunday.  AGU requires all organizers/presenters/attendees attending AGU23 to visit the registration desk to collect their name badge and other conference materials.
description: Agenda

(Please refer to the latest version in Zenodo for updated schedule.)

Update: AGU will provide breakfast in foyer outside of our meeting room.  

8-8:30 AM



Welcome & Audience Introductions

Overview of the Day

Housekeeping

Code of Conduct

Review Resources, Survey Results


8:30- 9:30 AM



Welcome to NASA Earth Science Data



Introduction to NASA Earthdata and Remote Sensing



Data User Journeys

Finding Data that you Need



Data Pathfinders



Workshop Resources:



Air Quality Data Pathfinder

Floods Data Pathfinder

GIS Pathfinder



General GIS Resources:



Image Service : GES DISC ArcGIS Enterprise 



IMERG Early and Final Image services



Access to a large amount of data without the user needing to store and process the data

Quickly open, view, and analyze data

Temporal Span- June 1, 2000-Present





Themed web maps, web apps and story maps



Monitoring Flood

Drought

Observing Tropical Storms



Cyclone Amphan (arcgis.com)

Post Assessment of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas



Water Levels in reservoir



Lake Victoria Rising Water Levels - Overview
















9:30-10 AM



Introduction to NASA Worldview



General Resources:



Tutorial: Getting Started with NASA Worldview 

Webinar: NASA Worldview—Explore the Earth from Past to Present with Global Satellite Observations

Blog: NASA Worldview and Global Imagery Browse Services (GIBS)

FAQ: NASA Worldview and GIBS





Introduction to Earthdata Search



General Resources:



Webinar: Learn How to Discover, Access, and Customize Multiple Datasets Using Earthdata Search

Tutorial: How to Search and Customization Options in Earthdata Search 

How to: Create a Subscription in Earthdata Search

How To: Configure Customizable Icons

How To: Download Data Using Earthdata Search

How To: Configure and Confirm Download Methods in Earthdata Search

How To: Use Smart Handoffs in Earthdata Search 

Earthdata Search Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)



General Resources: Example Discipline Specific



Finding Physical Oceanography Data using Earthdata Search

Earthdata Search: GEDI Version 2 Spatial Querying and Subsetting Quick Guide

Snow and Ice Data: Search, Order, and Customize NSIDC DAAC Data with NASA Earthdata Search

How to order Subsetted ICESat-2/GLAS HDF5 Data Using Earthdata Search






10-10:45 AM: Introduction to AppEEARS



Digging Deeper


10:45-11 AM: Coffee Break

11-11:30 AM: Introduction to Giovanni



Workshop Resources:



See AGU Fall 2023 Pre-Meeting Workshop Giovanni Exercises.pdf in Files section



General Resources:



Giovanni Tutorials (type Giovanni into the search bar) 

Giovanni User Guide  

Access NASA GES DISC Meteorological and Hydrological Data for Flood Analyses 




11:30  - 12 PM: Digging Deeper with mentors in the tools of your choice:



Worldview

Earthdata Search

AppEEARS

Giovanni


12-12:50 PM: Lunch

12/7/2023 UPDATE:  



Lunch provided by AGU and available in foyer outside meeting rooms. 


12:50 - 1 PM: Housekeeping

 Single Point Time Series: Introduction to Cloud Computing



Workshop Resources:



Floods Data Pathfinder

Google Colab Notebooks:



Template for Live-Coding

Final Copy





Digging Deeper



General Resources:



NASA Earthdata Cloud Cookbook



Tutorials








2-3 PM: Overview of NASA Resources for Supporting Users back at Home



Overview of Earthdata Forum


Earthdata Support 

Here you can submit a ticket that will be filtered and triaged to the appropriate discipline-specific data center or subject matter expert(s). Email: support@earthdata.nasa.gov 



Earthdata Forum 



The Earthdata Forum provides a central online location where data users can interact with subject matter experts from DAACs to discuss data applications and research needs, and get answers to specific questions about accessing, viewing, and manipulating NASA Earth observation data.



Tutorials



NASA Earthdata Forum Quick Video Guide: Menu Features

NASA Earthdata Forum Quick Video Guide: How to Post a New Question

NASA Earthdata Forum Quick Video Guide: Faceted Search

NASA Earthdata Forum Quick Video Guide: Favorite Tags

Webinar: NASA's Earthdata Forum Connect to a Growing Body 







Getting Help/Support



Use the Contact Us button on the Earthdata website to let us know if you re having problems, a page is not working how it should, or if you need help with our resources.  Email: support@earthdata.nasa.gov



Getting Started Guide



Whether you are a scientist, an educator, a student, or just interested in learning more about how to use all of the openly accessible data in NASA's EOSDIS collection, we have the resources to help! This guide is designed to help you get started with NASA's Earth science datasets, services, and tools.



Open Science Certificate:



Transform to Open Science (TOPS) Open Science 101 Now Available,  Open Science 101 is a free public training to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to navigate the principles and practices of open science. Register today and complete the course to receive your NASA Open Science digital badge.



Q&A/Share out/Survey

Distribute Certificates


3PM: Adjourn
description: Presenter's Contact Information

Dr. James Acker, james.g.acker@nasa.gov, he/him, NASA Goddard Earth Sciences Data and Information Services Center (GES DISC) (ADNET Systems Inc.)
Chris Battisto, christopher.m.battisto@nasa.gov; he/him, GES DISC (ADNET Systems Inc.)
Jennifer Brennan, Jennifer.L.Brennan@nasa.gov; she/her, NASA Earth Science Data and Information System (ESDIS), Contractor, ADNET Systems Inc.
Elizabeth Joyner, elizabeth.r.joyner@nasa.gov, she/her, Earth Science Data Systems (SSAI)
Binita KC, binita.kc@nasa.gov, she/her, GES DISC  (ADNET Systems Inc.)
Bri Lind, blind@contractor.usgs.gov, she/her, Land Processes Distributed Active Archive Center (LP DAAC) (KBR)
description: Code of Conduct
The aim of the workshop is to be inclusive and welcome a diverse range of contributors with varying backgrounds. We are dedicated to fostering a friendly, safe, and inclusive environment for all, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ability, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and religion.
This code of conduct articulates our expectations for community participants and outlines the consequences for unacceptable behavior. Additionally, it strives to promote open science citizenship by prompting participants to recognize and enhance the connections between their actions and their impact on the community.
We extend an invitation to all workshop participants, presenters, and facilitators to join us in creating positive and secure experiences for everyone. If you observe someone actively working to ensure our community remains welcoming, friendly, and encourages the full participation of all members, we encourage you to bring it to our attention.
NASA's policies on anti-harassment and diversity
Our Goals for This Workshop
Our goal for this workshop is to establish a culture that is both welcoming and inclusive, empowering individuals to learn and explore NASA's Open data and tools. Achieving this necessitates a balanced approach—a free exchange of ideas guided by considerate principles. Striking this balance is crucial; an environment overly focused on openness may lead to colleagues withdrawing due to thoughtless or intentionally hurtful comments, while overly restrictive guidelines may make people feel unwelcome.
While it's impossible to list every action that fosters a welcoming space, the workshop facilitators and presenters are committed to integrating innovative ways to include their participants. In moments of uncertainty, we encourage you to refer to the following principles for guidance:

Cultivate empathy and humility.
Engage authentically and actively to contribute to this community of practice in a positive way.
Demonstrate consideration and respect in both speech and actions.
Assume that each member of this community is striving for excellence.
Practice active and attentive listening.
Pose questions and seek to understand your partners' contexts.
Promote balanced communication—encourage others to listen as much as they speak.
Prioritize collaboration over conflict.
Treat others' identities and cultures with respect, including using correct names and pronouns.
Stay mindful of your surroundings and fellow participants; promptly notify community leaders of any dangerous situations, distress, or violations of the Code of Conduct, no matter how seemingly inconsequential.
Unacceptable Behavior
To articulate the expectations that are incompatible with the culture we aim to cultivate for this workshop, we've outlined below the behaviors that are deemed unacceptable:

Violence, threats of violence, or the use of violent language directed towards another person.
Unwelcome verbal or written comments, or physical conduct, based on race, religion, color, sex (with or without sexual conduct, including pregnancy and sexual orientation involving transgender status/gender identity, and sex-stereotyping), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, marital status, or political affiliation.
Posting or displaying sexually explicit or violent material.
Posting or threatening to post other people's personally identifying information ("doxing").
Inappropriate photography or recording.
Inappropriate physical contact.
Unwelcome sexual attention, including sexualized comments or jokes, inappropriate touching, groping, and unwelcome sexual advances.
Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following (online or in person).
Advocating for or encouraging any of the above behavior.
If a community member engages in unacceptable behavior, the community organizers reserve the right to take any action they deem appropriate, including a temporary ban or permanent expulsion from the community without prior warning.
Consequences for Violations of the Code of Conduct
The responsibility of community leaders is to uphold our standards of acceptable behavior. We will implement fair and appropriate corrective measures in response to any behavior deemed inappropriate, threatening, offensive, or harmful.
Community leaders possess the right and obligation to remove, edit, or reject comments, issues, and other contributions that deviate from this Code of Conduct.
AGU Code of Conduct
AGU Events and Meetings Code of Conduct and Safe AGU: Please review these important policies prior to the meeting.  
description: AGU Workshop Evaluation
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