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Meeting Purpose To provide updates and discuss ongoing projects within the STAC community. Key Takeaways - CQL2 processing improvements are being implemented in PySTAC Client, with potential for JavaScript adaptation - Several STAC extension updates and deprecations are in progress or recently completed - The C&G Social event in Vienna was successful, fostering good discussions among STAC community members - Zar Sprint planning is underway, with invitations to be sent soon Topics CQL2 and PySTAC Client Updates - Julia is updating the CQL2 tutorial on PySTAC Client - Implementing translation between CQL2.json and CQL2.txt based on GET/POST methods - Considering using a CQL2 Rust library by Debtsy for translations - Matthias expressed interest in JavaScript implementation for STAC Browser STAC Extensions and Deprecations - Open View extension issues need expertise to resolve - Datacube and SORT API extensions released with new features (e.g., sortables) - Francis made an editor of the latest extension - ML models deprecation nearly complete, pending final PR merge - GitHub repository to be archived after deprecation C&G Social Event in Vienna - Well-attended event with good discussions among STAC community members - Informal structure with small group conversations - Positive feedback received from attendees Zar Sprint Planning - Emmanuel to send invites to invited participants by end of week - Public registration to open 2-3 weeks after invites - In-person meeting held in Vienna to finalize sprint details NetCDF vs. Zar Discussion - Francis raised questions about justifying Zar usage over NetCDF for users - Julia explained potential benefits: - Consolidated metadata (faster loading) - Pre-constructed data cubes - Possible performance improvements in some cases - Suggestion to add more clear communication about benefits in best practices documentation - Tom Nicholas' Earth Mover blog post recommended for Zar vs. other formats comparison Next Steps - Review and merge PR for ML models deprecation - Archive GitHub repository for deprecated ML models - Consider submitting PR to add Zar vs. NetCDF best practices to STAC documentation - Julia to potentially submit PR to move relevant information from CrowdNative Geo Guide to STAC best practices

Get your own FREE AI Meeting Assistant Meeting with Radiant Earth Foundation STAC Community Meetup June 30, 2025  •  22 mins  •  View Meeting or Ask Fathom Action Items ✨ Implement CQL2.json/CQL2.txt translation in PySTAC Client using Debtsy's CQL2 Rust library Julia Signell Submit PR to move relevant Stack/Zar info from CrowdNative Geo Guide to STAC best practices doc Julia Signell Meeting Summary ✨ Meeting Purpose To provide updates and discuss ongoing projects within the STAC community. Key Takeaways CQL2 processing improvements are being implemented in PySTAC Client, with potential for JavaScript adaptation Several STAC extension updates and deprecations are in progress or recently completed The C&G Social event in Vienna was successful, fostering good discussions among STAC community members Zar Sprint planning is underway, with invitations to be sent soon Topics CQL2 and PySTAC Client Updates Julia is updating the CQL2 tutorial on PySTAC Client Implementing translation between CQL2.json and CQL2.txt based on GET/POST methods Considering using a CQL2 Rust library by Debtsy for translations Matthias expressed interest in JavaScript implementation for STAC Browser STAC Extensions and Deprecations Open View extension issues need expertise to resolve Datacube and SORT API extensions released with new features (e.g., sortables) Francis made an editor of the latest extension ML models deprecation nearly complete, pending final PR merge GitHub repository to be archived after deprecation C&G Social Event in Vienna Well-attended event with good discussions among STAC community members Informal structure with small group conversations Positive feedback received from attendees Zar Sprint Planning Emmanuel to send invites to invited participants by end of week Public registration to open 2-3 weeks after invites In-person meeting held in Vienna to finalize sprint details NetCDF vs. Zar Discussion Francis raised questions about justifying Zar usage over NetCDF for users Julia explained potential benefits: Consolidated metadata (faster loading) Pre-constructed data cubes Possible performance improvements in some cases Suggestion to add more clear communication about benefits in best practices documentation Tom Nicholas' Earth Mover blog post recommended for Zar vs. other formats comparison Next Steps Review and merge PR for ML models deprecation Archive GitHub repository for deprecated ML models Consider submitting PR to add Zar vs. NetCDF best practices to STAC documentation Julia to potentially submit PR to move relevant information from CrowdNative Geo Guide to STAC best practices View Meeting → Ask Fathom! Ask our AI Assistant for answers and insights. It's ChatGPT for your meetings! Try Ask Fathom → Never take notes again. Sign up for Free 🎁 Referral bonus: Sign up now and unlock a free month of Premium for you and Michelle