Goals of ESP

- Earth system science data problems are global in nature, and current solutions are national. ESP proposes to consolidate these activities and make them international.

- Provide uniform access to earth systems data worldwide

- Support better informed use of data

- Improve data discovery and access

- Provide data analysis infrastructure.

- Provide a focal point for technical expertise in the analysis and use of ES data.

- Provide a respository of best practice in methodology and code.

- Provide an international forum for centers providing ES data.

- Influence the development and use of standards in communities which interact with the ESP.

- Provide a forum that bridges across the wide range of scientific users

- Ensure data is available to the widest possible range of users from science and education to policy makers.

- Strive towards open source software solutions in the ES community.

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