Based out of NASA Headquarters, NASA's Earth Science Data Systems Geographic Information Systems Team (EGIST) provides sustained support across NASA's Earth Science Data Systems (ESDS) Program. 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 NASA Earth Science’s user community, and coordinating GIS-centric efforts among various teams within ESDS.
EGIST Goals
EGIST focuses on three areas:
- Maintain an inventory of GIS capabilities across NASA Earth Science components and NASA's Distributed Active Archive Centers (DAACs) and encourages development, coordination, maturation, and evaluation of GIS at ESDS
- Build 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
- Demonstrate the proper use and utility of GIS for NASA Earth Science by leading technical discussions, webinars, and instruction, as well as participating in events and conferences
EGIST works closely with the ESDS Web Strategy and Communications Team and the Earth Science Data and Information System (ESDIS) Project as well as with the Interagency Implementation and Advanced Concepts Team (IMPACT) to coordinate communications and transfer knowledge.
GIS at NASA Resources
Learn more about NASA Earth Science GIS through the following resources: