CDI Operational Context for the Science Support FrameworkSince 2009, CDI has funded a variety of projects that support the overarching goal of data integration (Proposals). USGS and other researchers conduct monitoring, assessment, and research activities that generate data assets, which through the application of business, computational, and analytic processes and technologies are converted into information that contributes to our understanding of the Earth’s physical and biological systems. It is within this context that data management and integration occurs and where the CDI operates (Figure 1). The CDI has provided funding support for projects that promote data integration and - Focus on short-term benefits to science
- Leverage existing capabilities
- Apply solution/methodology that can be replicated
- Ensure sustainability
- Seek substantial return on investment
- Expose corporate data
- Organize science models and outputs
- Preserve and access project data
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