FOSS4G NA 2024 - Your API is Not Enough: Delivering Data the Last Mile - Alex Mandel

Alex Mandel discusses the challenges in geospatial data exchange, emphasizing the importance of effective data delivery and accessibility.

Highlights

📊 Many face hurdles in data production, serving, and consumption.

🌐 Historical evolution from sneaker net to cloud storage has shaped data sharing.

📉 NASA data is projected to grow exponentially, raising questions about accessibility.

🧩 Complex APIs and proprietary formats can hinder data usability.

🔍 Search APIs are crucial for navigating vast data catalogs.

⚠️ Documentation often lacks clarity, complicating the data retrieval process.

❗ Community standards should be prioritized to avoid redundant tool development.

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