Technical Innovations to Increase Scientific Access to Earth Observation Data

This Special Issue will focus on the development and implementation of new technologies and modern techniques to address the challenges of managing, discovering and using Earth observations data for Earth science research and applications. Potential submissions would describe research and novel uses of technology to address existing and anticipated needs of the research and applied science community and increase scientific access to Earth observation data. Topics may include, but are not limited to: Software applications Advanced search capabilities Cloud-based data processing and transformations Applications of machine learning Development of new sensors Analysis ready data Technology to further citizen science contributions to Earth science While the focus is on technological innovations, projects should address Earth science research and applications.