This Data Product Development Guide (DPDG) for Data Producers was produced for the Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS) by the DPDG Working Group, one of the Earth Science Data System Working Groups (ESDSWGs) to aid in the development of NASA Earth Science data products.

The DPDG is intended for those who develop Earth Science data products and are collectively referred to as “data producers.” This guide is primarily intended for developers of Earth Science data products derived from remote sensing data, and particularly for the development of Level 1B through Level 4 products (see Data Processing Levels). However, developers of related data products including Level 0 and 1A satellite data, airborne and ground-based data products, and modeling data will also find useful guidance.