32. EMODnet ? ? May 2009 May 2010 May 2011 November 2010
Notes de l'éditeur
1. Discovery of Data. It is difficult for potential users to obtain an overview of what data - biological, chemical, physical, geological - are available in a particular region. 2. Access to data. Those holding the data may not release them either because of confidentiality or security constraints, because they do not or cannot allocate sufficient resources for archiving and maintaining data (e.g. data stored on increasingly obsolete technological systems) or because they wish to retain a monopoly of products derived from the data. 3. Use of data. Even where data are available, their use or re-use may be limited by the data policy of the owner. The primary driver for data creation can limit their broader use. 4. Cost of data. The prices imposed by some data-owners reduces the uptake of these data by users. 5. Coherence of Data. Developing a complete picture in time and space over a sea-area using data collected by different bodies is complicated by fragmented standards, formats and nomenclature. This is particularly the case when there is a need to study cross-border areas or to use data stemming from EN 17 EN diverse expert communities.. Whether studying ocean circulation, fish stock populations or tsunamis, data from different sources are required. 6. Quality of Data. There are no universally-recognised measures of quality, precision or accuracy. Metadata documentation may be sparse or inadequate so potential users do not know what confidence to ascribe to the data. 7. Quantity of Data. At present there is not enough data being observed to meet many user requirements. There are serious gaps in coverage and range of data types.
SeaDataNet SeaDataNet has federated open digital repositories to manage, access and share data, information, products and knowledge originating from oceanographic fleets, new automatic observation systems and space sensors.
Directorate Matime – for Maritime affairs and Fisheries
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Coördinatie: OGS 25 partners (cumm. 46)
Coördinatie: Vlaams Instituut voor de Zee 10 partners (cumm. 56)