OSTI OAI (U.S. Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information), Sep 29, 2014
The NGDS released version 1 of the system on April 30, 2014 using the US Geoscience Information N... more The NGDS released version 1 of the system on April 30, 2014 using the US Geoscience Information Network (USGIN) as its data integration platform. NGDS supports the 2013 Open Data Policy, and as such, the launch was featured at the 2014 Energy Datapalooza. Currently, the NGDS features a comprehensive user interface for searching and accessing nearly 41,000 documents and more than 9 million data points shared by scores of data providers across the U.S. The NGDS supports distributed data sharing, permitting the data owners to maintain the raw data that is made available to the consumer. Researchers and industry have been utilizing the NGDS as a mechanism for promoting geothermal development across the country, from hydrothermal to ground source heat pump applications. Case studies in geothermal research and exploration from across the country are highlighted.
For the third year in a row, the project received “good” or “outstanding” review comments during ... more For the third year in a row, the project received “good” or “outstanding” review comments during the annual sponsor peer review (scores for all elements were between 7 and 10 with the majority of scores as 8’s and 9’s). Progress this year has focused on data collection and deployment, we have successfully more than doubled the available data points from FY12, approximately 2 million, to more than 5 million at the end of FY13. The project reached a milestone of providing access to information for more than 1 million wells in December of 2012. This year, significant strides in public relations and engagement occurred, including featured articles in Scientific American, EARTH, a Geothermal Resources Council Best Presentation Award, and one of the Top 12 Geothermal Events of 2012. EARTH described the NGDS as “one of the most successful programs to date,” for data sharing and Big Data in the geosciences. In addition, the release of the Federal Open Data Policy provides a promising shift in data management and stewardship at the federal level promoting accessibility and discovery of data, for which the National Geothermal Data System is an exemplar. In the next year we will continue to pursue avenues of sustainability incorporating the new Federal Open Data Policy including a National Academy of Sciences/Association of American State Geologists supported Open Data Roundtable and Open Data Compliance eHandbook.Documents in the AZGS Documents Repository collection are made available by the Arizona Geological Survey (AZGS) and the University Libraries at the University of Arizona. For more information about items in this collection, please contact azgs-info@email.arizona.edu)
Geothermal-relevant geosciences data from all 50 states (www.stategeothermaldata.org), federal ag... more Geothermal-relevant geosciences data from all 50 states (www.stategeothermaldata.org), federal agencies, national labs, and academic centers are being digitized and linked in a distributed online network via the U.S. Department of Energy-funded National Geothermal Data System (NGDS) to foster geothermal energy exploration and development through use of interactive online ‘mashups,’data integration, and applications. Emphasis is first to make as much information as possible accessible online, with a long range goal to make data interoperable through standardized services and interchange formats. An initial set of thirty geoscience data content models is in use or under development to define a standardized interchange format: aqueous chemistry, borehole temperature data, direct use feature, drill stem test, earthquake hypocenter, fault feature, geologic contact feature, geologic unit feature, thermal/hot spring description, metadata, quaternary fault, volcanic vent description, well h...
EarthCube is a process established to transform the conduct of research through the development o... more EarthCube is a process established to transform the conduct of research through the development of community-guided cyberinfrastructure. Specifically, EarthCube is attempting to integrate data and information knowledge management across the Geosciences; providing capabilities that permit scientists to conduct research in a more productive way, integrating their work with data from other agencies as well as international partners. Thus, EarthCube aims to create a knowledge management system and infrastructure that integrates all Earth system and human dimensions data in an open, transparent, and inclusive manner. EarthCube requires broad community participation in concept, framework, and implementation, and must not be hindered by rigid preconceptions. We were tasked with creating a roadmap for the future governance of EarthCube. This paper provides three complete units for accomplishing this. Part 1 – the Roadmap – provides action items and a timeline for developing and implementing...
A coalition of State Geological Surveys is expanding and enhancing the National Geothermal Data S... more A coalition of State Geological Surveys is expanding and enhancing the National Geothermal Data System (NGDS) by creating a sustainable, distributed, interoperable network of data providers representing all 50 states that will develop, collect, serve, and maintain ...
The U.S. National Geothermal Data System's (NGDS – www.geothermaldata.org) provides free open... more The U.S. National Geothermal Data System's (NGDS – www.geothermaldata.org) provides free open access to millions of data records, maps, and reports, sharing relevant geoscience and land use data to propel geothermal development and production in the U.S. Since the NGDS is built using the Geoscience Information Network data integration framework the system is compliant with international standards and protocols, scalable, extensible, and can be deployed throughout the world. NGDS currently serves information from hundreds of the U.S. Department of Energy's sponsored development and research projects and geologic data feeds from 60+ data providers in all 50 states, using free and open source software, in a federated system where data owners maintain control of their data. This interactive online system is opening new exploration opportunities and shortening project development by making data easily discoverable, accessible, and interoperable at no cost to users.
A coalition of State Geological Surveys is expanding and enhancing the National Geothermal Data S... more A coalition of State Geological Surveys is expanding and enhancing the National Geothermal Data System (NGDS) by creating a sustainable, distributed, interoperable network of data providers representing all 50 states that will develop, collect, serve, and maintain ...
OSTI OAI (U.S. Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information), Sep 29, 2014
The NGDS released version 1 of the system on April 30, 2014 using the US Geoscience Information N... more The NGDS released version 1 of the system on April 30, 2014 using the US Geoscience Information Network (USGIN) as its data integration platform. NGDS supports the 2013 Open Data Policy, and as such, the launch was featured at the 2014 Energy Datapalooza. Currently, the NGDS features a comprehensive user interface for searching and accessing nearly 41,000 documents and more than 9 million data points shared by scores of data providers across the U.S. The NGDS supports distributed data sharing, permitting the data owners to maintain the raw data that is made available to the consumer. Researchers and industry have been utilizing the NGDS as a mechanism for promoting geothermal development across the country, from hydrothermal to ground source heat pump applications. Case studies in geothermal research and exploration from across the country are highlighted.
For the third year in a row, the project received “good” or “outstanding” review comments during ... more For the third year in a row, the project received “good” or “outstanding” review comments during the annual sponsor peer review (scores for all elements were between 7 and 10 with the majority of scores as 8’s and 9’s). Progress this year has focused on data collection and deployment, we have successfully more than doubled the available data points from FY12, approximately 2 million, to more than 5 million at the end of FY13. The project reached a milestone of providing access to information for more than 1 million wells in December of 2012. This year, significant strides in public relations and engagement occurred, including featured articles in Scientific American, EARTH, a Geothermal Resources Council Best Presentation Award, and one of the Top 12 Geothermal Events of 2012. EARTH described the NGDS as “one of the most successful programs to date,” for data sharing and Big Data in the geosciences. In addition, the release of the Federal Open Data Policy provides a promising shift in data management and stewardship at the federal level promoting accessibility and discovery of data, for which the National Geothermal Data System is an exemplar. In the next year we will continue to pursue avenues of sustainability incorporating the new Federal Open Data Policy including a National Academy of Sciences/Association of American State Geologists supported Open Data Roundtable and Open Data Compliance eHandbook.Documents in the AZGS Documents Repository collection are made available by the Arizona Geological Survey (AZGS) and the University Libraries at the University of Arizona. For more information about items in this collection, please contact azgs-info@email.arizona.edu)
Geothermal-relevant geosciences data from all 50 states (www.stategeothermaldata.org), federal ag... more Geothermal-relevant geosciences data from all 50 states (www.stategeothermaldata.org), federal agencies, national labs, and academic centers are being digitized and linked in a distributed online network via the U.S. Department of Energy-funded National Geothermal Data System (NGDS) to foster geothermal energy exploration and development through use of interactive online ‘mashups,’data integration, and applications. Emphasis is first to make as much information as possible accessible online, with a long range goal to make data interoperable through standardized services and interchange formats. An initial set of thirty geoscience data content models is in use or under development to define a standardized interchange format: aqueous chemistry, borehole temperature data, direct use feature, drill stem test, earthquake hypocenter, fault feature, geologic contact feature, geologic unit feature, thermal/hot spring description, metadata, quaternary fault, volcanic vent description, well h...
EarthCube is a process established to transform the conduct of research through the development o... more EarthCube is a process established to transform the conduct of research through the development of community-guided cyberinfrastructure. Specifically, EarthCube is attempting to integrate data and information knowledge management across the Geosciences; providing capabilities that permit scientists to conduct research in a more productive way, integrating their work with data from other agencies as well as international partners. Thus, EarthCube aims to create a knowledge management system and infrastructure that integrates all Earth system and human dimensions data in an open, transparent, and inclusive manner. EarthCube requires broad community participation in concept, framework, and implementation, and must not be hindered by rigid preconceptions. We were tasked with creating a roadmap for the future governance of EarthCube. This paper provides three complete units for accomplishing this. Part 1 – the Roadmap – provides action items and a timeline for developing and implementing...
A coalition of State Geological Surveys is expanding and enhancing the National Geothermal Data S... more A coalition of State Geological Surveys is expanding and enhancing the National Geothermal Data System (NGDS) by creating a sustainable, distributed, interoperable network of data providers representing all 50 states that will develop, collect, serve, and maintain ...
The U.S. National Geothermal Data System's (NGDS – www.geothermaldata.org) provides free open... more The U.S. National Geothermal Data System's (NGDS – www.geothermaldata.org) provides free open access to millions of data records, maps, and reports, sharing relevant geoscience and land use data to propel geothermal development and production in the U.S. Since the NGDS is built using the Geoscience Information Network data integration framework the system is compliant with international standards and protocols, scalable, extensible, and can be deployed throughout the world. NGDS currently serves information from hundreds of the U.S. Department of Energy's sponsored development and research projects and geologic data feeds from 60+ data providers in all 50 states, using free and open source software, in a federated system where data owners maintain control of their data. This interactive online system is opening new exploration opportunities and shortening project development by making data easily discoverable, accessible, and interoperable at no cost to users.
A coalition of State Geological Surveys is expanding and enhancing the National Geothermal Data S... more A coalition of State Geological Surveys is expanding and enhancing the National Geothermal Data System (NGDS) by creating a sustainable, distributed, interoperable network of data providers representing all 50 states that will develop, collect, serve, and maintain ...
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