Requesting new GCMD science keywords

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Requesting new GCMD science keywords

by kvirts » Tue Jul 29, 2025 3:13 pm America/New_York

We are working with the U.S. Group on Earth Observations (USGEO) on a report with aggregate statistics on the high-priority satellite Earth observation data needs of federal civilian agencies, as represented by agency submissions to the biennial Satellite Needs Working Group (SNWG) survey. We are using the GCMD science keywords to provide consistent categorization of the agencies' requested geophysical observables. While mapping the requested observables, we identified instances where an observable could not be mapped (i.e., a gap in the GCMD keywords). This spreadsheet lists the potential GCMD additions, definitions, links, and notes:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Gud11Zp1h6Pxng2tNLtOUiILV9ESIKCnpwNz46NA9OE/edit?gid=1837568604#gid=1837568604

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Re: Requesting new GCMD science keywords

by GCMD - tstevens » Wed Jul 30, 2025 7:39 am America/New_York

Hi Katrina,

Thank you for your message and keyword request. I can review this soon and get back in touch with you if I have any questions. Thank you for your support of the GCMD Keywords.

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