Contributing to Aerostratospheric Defense GIR
Thank you for interest in improving this open-tier Geospatial Information Repository.
Scope
This repository is open-tier public data only. We do not accept classified, FOUO, export-controlled, or partner-restricted content. If you have higher-tier material, discuss private channels via contact.
Ways to contribute
- Bug reports / data issues — Open an issue describing the source, expected vs actual behavior, and a timestamp.
- New open sources — Propose public APIs or feeds that fit the defense-adjacent / hazard / EO index mission. Prefer free, redistributable, no-key or documented-key sources.
- Scripts & docs — PRs for ingest improvements, validation, charts, or documentation are welcome.
- Citation & attribution — Help keep upstream credits accurate.
Development workflow
git clone https://github.com/Midwest-Stratospheric/aerostratospheric-defense-gir.git
cd aerostratospheric-defense-gir
python3 scripts/ingest_open_tier.py # optional local run
python3 scripts/compute_us_open_status.py
python3 scripts/generate_gir_charts.py
python3 scripts/generate_daily_exec_summary.py
bash scripts/daily_gir_automation.sh # full pipeline
- Use Python 3.10+ (stdlib preferred; see
requirements.txt). - Keep commits focused; message style:
feat:,fix:,docs:,chore(gir):. - Do not commit secrets,
.env, or API keys. Use GitHub Actions secrets for optional keys (e.g.FIRMS_MAP_KEY).
Pull requests
- Describe what and why.
- Note any new external dependency or license implication.
- Confirm no classified or non-redistributable data is introduced.
Code of conduct
Be respectful. This is a small research project focused on transparent open data. Harassment or bad-faith contributions will be rejected.
License
By contributing you agree your contributions are under the same MIT license as the repository (see LICENSE), unless otherwise stated.