A stated objective of PICES is to provide data
in exchangeable formats to better enable the evaluation of North
Pacific ecosystems status and trends, and to support other strategic
pursuits. PICES scientists face challenges in managing and delivering
data in a shareable way. Furthermore, a growing number of ocean
observing systems require data management and communication methodologies
that conform to rigid standards and protocols. For the most part,
traditional science education of the past century offered little
training in data management. Today’s typical scientist, although
supportive of data exchange, lacks the background to understand
techniques to facilitate it.
This session will acquaint PICES scientists with
state-of-the-art information about metadata description, data delivery
and data browsing techniques, with emphasis on existing standards
and web services recommended for ocean observing systems. Basic
to advanced methods will be presented in a graduated format. Presenters
and participants will describe and explore existing successful systems.
Participants will learn ways to map existing data structures into
conformant, exchangeable formats using no-cost, open-source applications.
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