Development of scenarios for the provision and processing of Earth observation data from 2030 onwards (EODATA30+)

… programme, which will also result in changes to the corresponding data modalities and relevant frameworks for providing the data. With increasing amounts of data, there are correspondingly additional needs for the required hardware. The further increase in the use of AI methods also places additional demands on the scope and design of the hardware required for the provision and processing of PO infrastructures. At the same time, the needs of PO data users are also subject to dynamics; there is an increased use of data on the one hand and a diversification of users on the other. The use of PO data is necessary for an increasing number of administrative tasks; At the same time, PO data remains an important basis for environmental research. The amount of data required is constantly increasing. In addition to large scientific institutions and federal authorities, more and more institutions of the federal states and municipalities as well as smaller research projects also used PO data. CODE-DE-Lab as a national central platform for the use of PO data is currently financed by two federal ministries, but other operating and financing concepts are also conceivable. For an early, targeted design of the future EO data infrastructures in Germany, the German Space Agency at DLR needs comprehensive and detailed information on the basis of the dynamics described. The aim of the EODATA30+ project is therefore to develop scenarios for the provision and processing of Earth observation data in Germany from 2030 onwards. The project is divided into six aspects: (1) Analysis of the current platform CODE-DE-Lab and the current operating concept, (2) stakeholder analysis and needs assessment, (3) recording, analysis and evaluation of further development needs, (4) market exploration, (5) derivation of scenarios and operating models, (6) final evaluation and derivation of recommendations for action. Together with the coordination and management of the project and the cooperation with the client, the six investigation aspects represent the eight work packages of the EO DATA30+ project. For the implementation of the project, the potential contractors will have knowledge and experience in working with PO data as well as in the design and provision of data provision and processing infrastructures. Understanding of the requirements and needs of public authorities and scientific institutions is also required. Within EODATA30+, close and regular cooperation with the client is required.