Comments for Data and Developer Forum http://blog.epa.gov/data A Place to Discuss EPA Data and Developer Resources Tue, 22 May 2012 18:41:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on At your (data) service by Andy Rossmeissl http://blog.epa.gov/data/2012/05/at-your-data-service/comment-page-1/#comment-57746 Andy Rossmeissl Tue, 22 May 2012 18:41:34 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/data/?p=962#comment-57746 Thanks for the greendreams mention! In fact, Envirofacts is one of the APIs included for demonstration. Thanks for the greendreams mention! In fact, Envirofacts is one of the APIs included for demonstration.

]]> Comment on Submit an Idea for an App by Data Recovery Software http://blog.epa.gov/data/2011/06/ideasforappscomments/comment-page-2/#comment-44085 Data Recovery Software Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:44:48 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/data/?p=498#comment-44085 I think there are some amazing app ideas here...what about an app that allows people to monitor their footprint in their homes? Maybe a pc app that feeds to an iphone app? I think there are some amazing app ideas here…what about an app that allows people to monitor their footprint in their homes? Maybe a pc app that feeds to an iphone app?

]]> Comment on What’s a sustainable model for developers to make green apps? by Bruce Caron http://blog.epa.gov/data/2011/12/what%e2%80%99s-a-sustainable-model-for-developers-to-make-green-apps/comment-page-1/#comment-42776 Bruce Caron Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:38:35 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/data/?p=904#comment-42776 For some years now, I've been the "client side" earth data app enthusiast, trying to help build authoring tools for organizations to create custom, data-rich apps for classrooms, resource managers, and decision makers. This adventure did not go well in the face of all the funding and attention to web services. Then the iPad happened. Suddenly, apps are back. Apps can take advantage of web services, but then add value through their ability to offer a better user experience. The EPA's Apps for the Environment is a great first step to open up app development. The next steps are emerging. As Ethan notes here, there are new ways to leverage social networking, microfunding, and social media to connect data providers, software developers, and thought leaders in education and the environmental NGO world. I know the DigitalOcean team is working to add microfunding to their ocean science platform, and I've seen some great proposals looking to build better science software authoring standards. This is a perfect time to explore these opportunities. For some years now, I’ve been the “client side” earth data app enthusiast, trying to help build authoring tools for organizations to create custom, data-rich apps for classrooms, resource managers, and decision makers. This adventure did not go well in the face of all the funding and attention to web services. Then the iPad happened. Suddenly, apps are back. Apps can take advantage of web services, but then add value through their ability to offer a better user experience.
The EPA’s Apps for the Environment is a great first step to open up app development. The next steps are emerging. As Ethan notes here, there are new ways to leverage social networking, microfunding, and social media to connect data providers, software developers, and thought leaders in education and the environmental NGO world. I know the DigitalOcean team is working to add microfunding to their ocean science platform, and I’ve seen some great proposals looking to build better science software authoring standards. This is a perfect time to explore these opportunities.

]]> Comment on What’s a sustainable model for developers to make green apps? by Andy Rossmeissl http://blog.epa.gov/data/2011/12/what%e2%80%99s-a-sustainable-model-for-developers-to-make-green-apps/comment-page-1/#comment-42773 Andy Rossmeissl Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:59:32 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/data/?p=904#comment-42773 Ethan, these are all great points. I especially like the focus on funding, which is a crucial--and mostly lacking--element of this movement. Identifying projects, selecting winners, and distributing funds are obviously difficult tasks, but there are models: we should look to the venture capital community for advice and even leadership. There are any number of funds focusing on "clean tech," but not much is out there for pure green software plays. Perhaps this is lack of deal flow, or unclear monetization strategies, or something else -- but these are all challenges that VCs have learned over the years to address. A couple of plugs for folks reading this: * At Brighter Planet we're making our own contribution to the funding challenge in the form of our Developer Fellowship program. Check it out: http://brighterplanet.com/fellowship * Beyond funding, another critical part of the green apps ecosystem is data, and there is certainly room for improvement there that will accelerate developers' work. We just released a whitepaper with some analysis and recommendations: http://brighterplanet.com/research Ethan, these are all great points. I especially like the focus on funding, which is a crucial–and mostly lacking–element of this movement. Identifying projects, selecting winners, and distributing funds are obviously difficult tasks, but there are models: we should look to the venture capital community for advice and even leadership. There are any number of funds focusing on “clean tech,” but not much is out there for pure green software plays. Perhaps this is lack of deal flow, or unclear monetization strategies, or something else — but these are all challenges that VCs have learned over the years to address.

A couple of plugs for folks reading this:

* At Brighter Planet we’re making our own contribution to the funding challenge in the form of our Developer Fellowship program. Check it out: http://brighterplanet.com/fellowship

* Beyond funding, another critical part of the green apps ecosystem is data, and there is certainly room for improvement there that will accelerate developers’ work. We just released a whitepaper with some analysis and recommendations: http://brighterplanet.com/research

]]> Comment on Developers: Tell us what you need by Brad Eaton http://blog.epa.gov/data/2011/07/developers-tell-us-what-you-need/comment-page-1/#comment-42380 Brad Eaton Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:07:38 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/data/?p=559#comment-42380 Dr Cutting, my company has developed an app that seems to fit your description exactly. I would like to talk to you for a few minutes and find out more about your requirements. Please give me a call directly at (800-900-4945x401). Thanks, Brad Eaton Chief Product Officer a la mode, inc. Dr Cutting, my company has developed an app that seems to fit your description exactly. I would like to talk to you for a few minutes and find out more about your requirements. Please give me a call directly at (800-900-4945×401).

Thanks,
Brad Eaton
Chief Product Officer
a la mode, inc.

]]> Comment on Apps for the Environment Forum Celebrates Success by emcmah02 http://blog.epa.gov/data/2011/11/appsforumcelebratessuccess/comment-page-1/#comment-40934 emcmah02 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:06:10 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/data/?p=871#comment-40934 Michael Nelson: we fixed this a couple of hours after you mentioned it - thanks for the heads up. We plan to post the videos in the next week or two. So tell us, what do you think about the challenge? Michael Nelson: we fixed this a couple of hours after you mentioned it – thanks for the heads up. We plan to post the videos in the next week or two. So tell us, what do you think about the challenge?

]]> Comment on Leave a comment by jack http://blog.epa.gov/data/2009/05/leave-a-comment/comment-page-1/#comment-40831 jack Sun, 13 Nov 2011 10:36:41 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/data/?p=167#comment-40831 I was searching also GLENDA . I"ll found it under Soils&Land. Thank! I was searching also GLENDA . I”ll found it under Soils&Land. Thank!

]]> Comment on Apps for the Environment Forum Celebrates Success by vlad http://blog.epa.gov/data/2011/11/appsforumcelebratessuccess/comment-page-1/#comment-40745 vlad Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:44:20 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/data/?p=871#comment-40745 Building apps is my favourite occupation. The point I'm not an experienced programmer doesn't disturb me much. I make apps on snappii in minutes and it's not expensive. Building apps is my favourite occupation. The point I’m not an experienced programmer doesn’t disturb me much. I make apps on snappii in minutes and it’s not expensive.

]]> Comment on Apps for the Environment Forum Celebrates Success by Michael Nelson http://blog.epa.gov/data/2011/11/appsforumcelebratessuccess/comment-page-1/#comment-40732 Michael Nelson Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:15:29 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/data/?p=871#comment-40732 Am I the only person who noticed that you accidentally repeated your post. (It's a useful summary--but I don't need to read it twice!!) I look forward to watching the videos. When do you expect to post them? Am I the only person who noticed that you accidentally repeated your post. (It’s a useful summary–but I don’t need to read it twice!!) I look forward to watching the videos. When do you expect to post them?

]]> Comment on Winners Announced for EPA Apps for the Environment Challenge by Paul Salmon http://blog.epa.gov/data/2011/10/winners-announced-for-epa-apps-for-the-environment-challenge/comment-page-1/#comment-40558 Paul Salmon Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:31:12 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/data/?p=856#comment-40558 Those are some great applications. The Hootroot app is definitely useful for anyone who computes - which is probably most of us. Finding the more efficient route to get to a destination is always helpful. Those are some great applications. The Hootroot app is definitely useful for anyone who computes – which is probably most of us. Finding the more efficient route to get to a destination is always helpful.

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