NASA's Earth Science Data Systems Geographic Information Systems Team (EGIST) provides sustained support across NASA's Earth Science Data Systems (ESDS) program. Based out of NASA Headquarters, the team’s goal is to enable the appropriate use and adoption of geographic information system (GIS) technology in support of Earth science research and applied science for Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS) data. In this role, EGIST serves as the GIS subject matter experts to ESDS components by evaluating GIS technology, engaging with the Earth science user community, and coordinating GIS-centric efforts among various teams within ESDS.
EGIS Goals
EGIS focuses on three areas:
- Maintaining an inventory of GIS capabilities across NASA Earth Science components and NASA's Distributed Active Archive Centers (DAACs) and encouraging development, coordination, maturation, and evaluation of GIS at ESDS
- Building an ESDS GIS community to curate, publicize, and highlight relevant use cases and other content to aid users in navigating Earth science GIS data, capabilities, and resources; develops communication materials and GIS content for the Earthdata website
- Demonstrating the proper use and utility of GIS for Earth science by leading technical discussions, webinars, and instruction, as well as participating in events and conferences
EGIS works closely with the ESDS Web Strategy and Communications Team and the Earth Science Data and Information System (ESDIS) team, as well as with the Office of Data Science and Informatics (ODSI) to coordinate communications and transfer knowledge.
GIS at NASA Resources
Learn more about NASA Earth Science GIS through the following resources: