Increasing numbers of users are interested in the development of product pipelines that are not completely dependent on the characteristics of a single sensor, when a number of different sensors may be able to provide data that is fit for purpose.
Interoperability, however, is challenging to define in a manner that enables such users to move beyond theory and in to practice.
The framework to be developed will be generally applicable and address factors including radiometry, geometry, data formats, browse information, metadata, data access, metrics and reporting.
Update March 2018: An MRI Framework document was submitted at CEOSplenary 2017 and is considered by LSI-VC to have been completed.
Update mid-2017: A number of members of the LSI-VC are representatives on the MRI team that is developing a generally applicable framework for land moderate resolution interoperability, which is being led by Gene Fosnight (USGS). The latest draft of the framework is due in June, and LSI-VC will be reviewing the document.