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Facilitating open exchange of data and information
Gallagher, J.; Orcutt, J.; Simpson, P.; Wright, D.; Pearlman, J.; Raymond, L. (2015). Facilitating open exchange of data and information. Earth Sci. Inform. 8(4): 721-739. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12145-014-0202-2
In: Earth Science Informatics. Springer: Berlin. ISSN 1865-0473; e-ISSN 1865-0481, more
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Keyword
    Marine/Coastal
Author keywords
    Open data; Interoperability; Governance; Data publication

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  • Gallagher, J.
  • Orcutt, J.
  • Simpson, P., more
  • Wright, D.
  • Pearlman, J.
  • Raymond, L., more

Abstract
    By broad consensus, Open Data presents great value. However, beyond that simple statement, there are a number of complex, and sometimes contentious, issues that the science community must address. In this review, we examine the current state of the core issues of Open Data with the unique perspective and use cases of the ocean science community: interoperability; discovery and access; quality and fitness for purpose; and sustainability. The topics of Governance and Data Publication are also examined in detail. Each of the areas covered are, by themselves, complex and the approaches to the issues under consideration are often at odds with each other. Any comprehensive policy on Open Data will require compromises that are best resolved by broad community input. In the final section of the review, we provide recommendations that serve as a starting point for these discussions.

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