1. Purpose and Objectives of the FDA Big Data Workshop
Committee on Earth Observation Satellites
Purpose and Objectives of the FDA Big Data Workshop
European Commission
CEOS 2018 Chair team
SIT
25th April 2018

2. FDA-13: Develop a User Metrics Best Practice. (on WGISS)
Purpose
Support the data-related priorities of the CEOS Chair 2017/2018:
Data products that meet user needs
Delivery systems that meet modern standards
Stimulate processes towards actionable recommendations for CEOS plenary 2018 related to the adoption:
of a common vision for a future data architecture (FDA-8)
of a priority list of ARD and their features for use in a Big Data context – focus on land applications (FDA-7)
Support the process towards delivery against:
An inventory of FDA operated by public & private entities (FDA-9)
Develop best practice for user metrics (FDA-13)
FDA-8: Establish a common description of Future Data Architecture functional blocks and identify interfaces and interoperability approaches (FDA-AHT and WGISS)
FDA-7: Product Specifications in accordance with the CARD4L Framework (on LSI-VC and WGCV)
FDA-9: Inventory and characterise existing FDAs operated by both public and private entities including the standards and approaches they use (e.g. Data Cubes, Exploitation Platforms, Copernicus DIAS, etc). (on WGISS)
FDA-13: Develop a User Metrics Best Practice. (on WGISS)

3. Objectives
Share experience and best practices related to CEOS agency initiatives involving commercial Information & Communication Technology (ICT) providers – SEO feedback
How are such these initiatives integrated into the overall service offering of CEOS agencies?
Are they effective in serving our user communities and facilitating development of value-added services?
What benefit can be drawn in the domain of user uptake?
What ARD products and features are needed in this context?
How do we maintain and develop links to current and future user communities?

4. FDA Big Data Workshop
A detailed look at ongoing FDA work from FDA co-chairs
Presentations by identified CEOS agencies of their Big Data projects from an operational and implementation standpoint
A return on experience from the SEO regarding cooperation with AWS
Status of related WGISS work – what challenges are identified and what solutions exist or are under development
Dedicated working sessions on data quality/features, relationship with user communities and roles of public/private sectors

5. Logistics Dedicated registration on 3rd floor
Meeting starts at 9:00 in auditorium on 3rd floor
Registration and room location including break out sessions signposted
Registration and support desk available throughout the day to assist with logistic issues like taxi bookings