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... The ESIPs are charged with distributing and archiving scientific data and information (denoted ESIP Type D, creating scientific products for the global change research community (denoted ESIP Type 2) , and developing innovative, practical applications of earth science data for the broader community (denoted ESIP Type 31.
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... A federated approach provides the flexibility and empowerment to allow them to respond rapidly to new opportunities. The payoff for greater use of the data is a greater return on the public investment in the Earth Science Enterprise.
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