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Current Projects

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The Earth Science Data Systems Working Groups were established to engage the science community in defining concepts for future data systems to improve interoperability, reduce costs, and increase scientific productivity.

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The Global Change Master Directory enables users to locate and obtain access to Earth science data sets and services relevant to global change and Earth science research.

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The GES DISC Goddard Earth Science Data and Information Science Center offers Earth science data, information, and services with a focus on Precipitation, Atmospheric Chemistry and Dynamics, and related disciplines.

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The NASA Ocean Biology Processing Group supports the collection, processing, calibration, validation, archive and distribution of ocean-related products from a number of missions.

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The Precipitation Processing System (PPS) processes and analyzes and rainfall and other data from Precipitation based missions. It also provides validation from nearly a dozen TRMM ground radar sites.

Key Personnel

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Press Releases & Feature Stories

Aqua Satellite Celebrates 10th Anniversary

05.04.2012
The Aqua satellite mission has proved to be a major component of the Earth Observing System (EOS) for its ability to gather unprecedented amounts of information on Earth’s water cycle.
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Create NASA Earth Day Video, Win Seats to Launch

04.22.2012
To mark Earth Day 2012, we are again inviting you to create your own compelling video vision of NASA's exploration of Earth.

Public Invited to Two Free Earth Day 2012 Events at NASA Goddard

04.16.2012
NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md. is hosting two free events on April 18 in celebration of Earth Day's forty-second anniversary.

NASA Celebrates Earth Day 2012 in Washington Area

04.12.2012
NASA is taking part in the celebration of Earth Day's 42nd anniversary on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., from April 20 through April 22, 2012.

VIIRS Eastern Hemisphere Image – Behind the Scenes

02.02.2012
Responding to public demand, NASA scientists created a companion image to the wildly popular 'Blue Marble' released last week (January 25, 2012).
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Office News

Create NASA Earth Day Video, Win Seats to Launch

04.22.2012
To mark Earth Day 2012, we are inviting you to create your own compelling video vision of NASA's exploration of Earth. You could be selected to view the launch of an upcoming Earth science mission in person!
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Overview

The Global Change Data Center (GCDC) is an office in the Earth Sciences Division located at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. The GCDC:

  • provides multi-mission data and information systems to generate and distribute products from Earth observing satellites;
  • supports collaboration to promote the interchange and reuse of technology, data and services among developers and users;
  • conducts research in algorithm development, product validation, data discovery and science applications; and
  • leverages staff expertise in system management, system development, standards and program support on behalf of external organizations.

Contact Us

Mary Wallace
301.614.5330
Dr. STEPHEN W WHARTON
301.614.5350
Chief [610.2]

General inquiries about the scientific programs at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center may be directed to the Center Public Affairs office at 1.301.286.8955 or the PAO's Questions and Comments Page.

                                                                                                                                                                                        
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