国际海洋观测计划数据规范化存储与管理的述评

基于世界大洋环流实验(World Ocean Circulation Experiment,WOCE)、全球联合海洋通量研究(Joint Global Ocean Flux Study,JGOFS)、全球海洋船基水文调查计划(Global Ocean Ship-based Hydro-graphic Investiga...

Review of standardized data archiving and management of international ocean observation programs

Based on the standardized data archiving and management practices of four international ocean observation programs (i.e., World Ocean Circulation Experiment (WOCE), Joint Global Ocean Flux Study (JGOFS), Global Ocean Ship-based Hydrographic Investigations Program (GO-SHIP), and An International Study of the Marine Biogeochemical Cycles of Trace Elements and Isotopes (GEOTRACES), long-term scientific data availability, data archiving effectiveness, and data reusage for multi-disciplinary research programs were assessed. Results showed that a data center/data depository is essential to standardize data management and promote data sharing. Hence, this paper summarizes a standard protocol of data management. A data management office (DMO) or program office (PO) is initially set up to conduct data standardization and frame a set of parameter dictionaries, including names, units, classifications, and metadata templates. The DMO/PO should be able to ensure data archiving, safety, and distribution. The principal investigators/committee members also need to reach an agreement on data policy regarding data quality control, data sharing, and citation.