Proposed Type Definition Changes

Current Definitions (as in Constitution & Bylaws): Category 1 ESIPs shall be primarily distributors of remotely sensed and ground-based data sets, as well as standardized products derived from those data. Category 2 ESIPs shall be engaged principally in the scientific development, provision, and support of data and information products, technology, or services aimed primarily at the Earth science and research communities. Category 3 ESIPs shall be engaged principally in the development and provision of Earth science applications. Category 4 ESIPs shall be major financial or in-kind supporters of ESIP Federation activities. Category 5 ESIPs shall be non-voting financial or in-kind supporters of ESIP Federation activities.

Proposed Changes: Category 1 ESIPs shall be primarily stewards of Earth science data sets or its supporting information, as well as providers of standardized products derived from those data. Category 3 ESIPs shall be engaged principally in development, use or dissemination of Earth science information and applications for the purpose of commercial use, decision support, outreach, advocacy, or education.