Software Reuse to Support Earth Science

Abstract

Earth science relies on software to prepare, distribute, access, manipulate and analyze data. Scientific replication often requires reuse of the original software. Similarly, efficiently distributing, accessing or analyzing scientific data often requires software reuse. Recognizing the value of software reuse, the Earth science software development community has encouraged and fostered reuse within the community. The NASA Earth Science Data Systems (ESDS) Software Reuse Working Group (WG) was established to support software reuse among members of the community. The WG developed the software reuse portal to inform the community about reuse issues and available resources and educate the community on improving software reuse practices. Requirements for a Reuse Enablement System (RES) have been developed and are being used to implement a prototype system to provide access to software for potential reuse. Reuse Readiness Levels are being developed to document criteria and improve capabilities for evaluating and selecting software for potential reuse.

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