FOSS4G NA 2023 | Panel - Open Science Meets FOSS4G

Summary:

FOSS4G NA 2023 panel discussion on "Open Science Meets FOSS4G" explores collaborative efforts between NASA, Earth Mover, NOAA, and Planet in advancing open science and utilizing open-source software.

Highlights:

🚀 NASA emphasizes open science, making data and software openly available. Initiatives include the Open-Source Science Initiative, establishing policies, incentives, challenges, and community engagement.

☁️ Earth Mover, a cloud data platform, focuses on making scientific data more accessible by leveraging open source Python tools, cloud infrastructure, and collaborative efforts like the Pangeo project.

🌐 NOAA's efforts involve collaboration with both open source and commercial communities to bridge gaps, making data accessible to a wider audience, and addressing challenges in transitioning to the cloud.

🛰️ Planet, rooted in open science, operates a satellite constellation for Earth imaging. The company collaborates with initiatives like Norway's Force to fund open data projects, aligning with their commitment to openness.