PDE-CS
commented
1 year ago Response from PDS Management:
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It is not exactly clear what centralized governance implies? Is the meaning centralized mgmt./ decision making? Centralized infrastructure? Presently the PDS MC does exercise substantial control over the directions of the PDS with regards to its development of PDS4 standards and documentation (which are under change control), user and data provider documentation, technology, training, public outreach, management of software and tools.
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Agreed that the PDS should do a better job of communicating its effort and decisions to its user community.
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An example of our intent to better inform the planetary community on PDS activities is an announcement recently published in the PEN and DPS newsletters. The announcement came from our PDS Proposers Usability Working Group (PUWG).
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- “NASA's Planetary Data System (PDS) announces new web pages designed to provide a comprehensive set of resources for R & A proposers who are considering archiving their data in the PDS: https://pds.nasa.gov/home/proposers/ . These pages cover the how and why of archiving in the PDS, from requesting letters of support for proposals to the entire archiving process. Proposers are encouraged to consult these pages as a first stop for seeking information about data archiving, followed by making contact with the relevant PDS node(s). We welcome your input on the usability of this new resource for the planetary community; please send all feedback to Nancy Chanover (nchanove@nmsu.edu)”
Recommendation 17 NASA should consider a more open and centralized Management Council for PDS governance that includes greater emphasis on systemwide governance in regard to structure, standards, and related processes. A major goal should be to increase the efficacy of decision-making and multi-way communication with Ecosystem stakeholders.