Definition

The ability of different information technology systems and software applications to communicate, exchange data, and use the information that has been exchanged. In Earth observation it includes e.g. interoperable discovery and access, i.e. the capability of the user interface and administrative software of one instance of a catalogue service to interact with other instances of catalogue services. E.g. the capability of accessing granules in one data format with APIs or services of another API.

Source

 CEOS/WGISS/DSIG/GLOS

CEOS EO Data Stewardship Glossary

NESDIS Data Management Lexicon and Related Terms

Category

2. Measurement and Metrology words