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  • Earth Science
  • Environmental Science
  • Geospatial Data Analysis

Background:

  • Increasing sensor resolution and model sophistication generate vast Earth science datasets.
  • The practice of Earth science is evolving beyond traditional discovery and applied research.
  • Challenges in scientific reproducibility and data-to-information conversion are prominent.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent big data applications in Earth science subdisciplines.
  • To illustrate how big data addresses scientific challenges like reproducibility.
  • To explore the transition from raw data to actionable information products.

Main Methods:

  • Review of big data applications in hydrology, oceanography, and atmospheric science.
  • Analysis of the relationship between big data and scientific challenges.
  • Examination of the role of digital twins in Earth science.

Main Results:

  • Big data applications are transforming hydrology, oceanography, and atmospheric science.
  • Big data offers opportunities to improve scientific reproducibility and data interpretation.
  • Digital twins enhance Earth system understanding and predictive capabilities.

Conclusions:

  • Big data presents significant opportunities for advancing Earth science.
  • Effective management and analysis of big data are crucial for scientific progress.
  • Digital twins are emerging as powerful tools for Earth science research and application.