[Board] Support letter for project

[Angelos Tzotsos]

Dear Maxi,

I will open this topic on Loomio.

Best,
Angelos

On 5/12/25 12:47, Massimiliano Cannata wrote:
> Dear Angelos, and board
> I'm contacting you since I'm submitting a proposal for extending the 
> latest version of istSOS wich include SensorThingsAPI with 
> reproducibility features.
>
> Would it be possible to have a letter of support from OSGeo?
> Unfortunately the deadline is very on the 14/05 at 12:00 which is very 
> very close (my fault)... but worth to give a try.
> Maybe a quick online vote would make it possible :-)
>
> Here below the short abstract and a template for letter of support.
>
> Best,
> Maxi
>
>
> *ABSTRACT*
> ReDaS – Reproducible Data from Sensor Web Services addresses current 
> limitations of geospatial web services in supporting scientific 
> reproducibility and full compliance with FAIR principles. Building on 
> the OGC SensorThings API (STA), the project proposes to extend 
> existing services by introducing a time-travel feature that enables 
> access to historical versions of sensor data. This will allow 
> researchers to cite and retrieve the exact datasets used in a study, 
> even long after data collection. ReDaS also explores fine-grained 
> access control mechanisms to strengthen data sovereignty and promote 
> responsible data sharing. The proposed solutions will be developed and 
> validated through collaboration with three environmental research 
> infrastructures (eLTER, TERENO, and a UNESCO ecohydrology site). With 
> an open and participatory approach, the project aims to support the 
> broader scientific community in building more transparent, 
> sustainable, and reproducible data services.
>
> *Letter of Support template*
> -----------------------------------
> To whom it may concern,
>
> We would like to express our support for the project proposal titled: 
> "ReDaS: Reproducible Data from Sensor Web Services. Enabling trusted 
> integration of environmental sensor data in research infrastructures 
> through open, reproducible web services".
>
> We consider the project relevant to the development of open, 
> FAIR-aligned, and reproducible digital services for environmental 
> research using Open Source Software and Open Standard. Its focus on 
> enhancing interoperability through the implementation of a 
> SensorThings API extension for traveltime for permanent URL access 
> addresses concrete needs in the management and use of environmental 
> monitoring data and science reproducibility.
>
> We welcome initiatives such as ReDaS that aim to strengthen the 
> connection between research, technological innovation, and long-term 
> service adoption within research infrastructures.
>
> Sincerely,
> XXXXXXXX
>
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>


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Angelos Tzotsos, PhD
President, Board of Directors
Open Source Geospatial Foundation
https://www.osgeo.org/member/angelos-tzotsos/