Earth Observatories Best Practices Publications 

Thomas Kearney led a team of experienced observatory personal who researched, documented, validated and published 46 science observatory best practices, grouped in four white papers.  The white papers describe the best practices and provide a self assessment tool to assist the observatory evaluate potential areas of improvement. 

Best Practice White Papers and Links

Product Quality Best Practices DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.25607/OBP-507

­Data Identification, Citation and Tracking Best Practices DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.25607/OBP-505

­ Science Community Engagement Best Practices DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.25607/OBP-506

­ Observatory Performance Metrics Best Practices DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.25607/OBP-504