International Oceanographic Data and Information Exchange - Ocean Data Portal (IODE ODP)

Enabling science through seamless and open access to marine data

CreditsThis presentation was developed by:Mr. Tobias Spears, Project Manager, IODE Ocean Data PortalDr. Sergey Belov, Head, IODE Ocean Data Portal Partnership Centre

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IntroductionScience is becoming increasingly

collaborativeIncreasing demands for dataIncreasing ability to collect and generate

dataIncreasing expectations of researchers (e.g.

must think globally, providing access to data an emerging requirement for publication)

Citing research accomplishments is an increasingly on-line activity

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The ChallengesWhere to look for data (portals)How to find data (metadata)How to access data (infrastructure)How to integrate data (interoperability)How to contribute when resources are

limited

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The SolutionMix of standards, technology, people, and

educationBenefits are worth the investment, both to

the data provider and the data user

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IODE The International Oceanographic Data and

Information Exchange (IODE) was established by in 1961

Strives to enhance marine research, exploitation, and development through exchange of data and information between member states

Supports a variety of programs including standards development, technology, data access, capacity building (education)

Adheres to the IOC data policy – Free and open access to data and information

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Ocean Data Portal Formally established in 2007 as a program under the

IODE and supported by the Russian Federation Seeks to provide open and and seamless access to

marine data collections in an enabling and globally distributed environment

Facilitates discovery, evaluation, and access to data Provides benefits to both data providers and data

users Focuses on standards, technology, people, and

capacity planning – Not simply an IT system

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Conceptual View

WWW

ODP Global Node Partner Data System (e.g. WMO Information System)

Regional ODP Node (e.g. SNDM – Argentina)

Data User

Light Data Providers

Light Data Providers

Regional View: Accessing the SNDM – Argentina ODP region portal provides a view of data and information made accessible though the MinCyT ODP node.

Global View:Accessing the ODP Global portal provides access to data from all ODP nodes.

Interoperability Arrangement:The ODP Global node and portal include data from peer data systems through special interoperability arrangements

Global View

Regional View

Interoperability Arrangement

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Benefits for Data Providers Scalable environment to support the capacity of

the data provider’s environment Promotes defacto standards Engaged with other IODE data systems Supported technology for data discovery,

evaluation, and access Improved visibility of data and geospatial web

services Improved interoperability with other major

marine data systems

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Benefits for Data Users

One-stop shop for data and web servicesIncreased visibility for one’s research dataIncreased visibility of the researcher within

the marine domain (Ocean Experts)

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StandardsODP adopts international standards where possible:Metadata Content (for discovery): ISO 19115 and Dublin CoreMetadata Interchange: ISO 19139 XMLData Content: Tabular (e.g. CSV), GIS-friendly (e.g. Shapefile, Raster)Interoperability: OGC services (e.g. Catalogue, Web Map, and Feature Services)Data Access: OGC and Data Download Services

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Technology The ODP provides two primary implementation

options:• Light Data Provider

– Hosted on ODP Global or Regional infrastructure– Zero client install– Simplest path to contribute data

• Full Node Implementation (pre-configured Virtual Machines):

– Modular design– Customizable client install – only enable the required services– Advanced path to provide data, portal, GIS services

ODP actively develops specialized interoperability connections with other major data systems (e.g. WMO Information System)

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People The ODP Partnership Centre was formally

established in Sept. 2013 and is based in Obninsk, Russia

4 dedicated and 4 part-time personnel investment by the Russian Federation - a significant in-kind contribution to the IODE

Provides:ODP development and technical supportHosting global infrastructure and light data

providersTraining and capacity building

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Capacity Building

ODP supports capacity building through:On-site and on-line training sessions (in

partnership with OceanTeacher Academy and its facilities)

Training for node and data provider implementers

Expert training to foster ‘Train the Trainer’ within regions or domains of experts

Collaboration with others through IODE OceanExpert and other social networking tools

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PartnersMember states of the IODEMajor national, regional, and global marine

data systemsOther programs that may benefit from the

work of the IODE and ODP

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The origin of the Ocean Data PortalUnified State System of Information on the

World Ocean – ESIMO (Russia)Officially started in 1998Data network launched in 2003 Received federal status in 2005 System will be concluded in this year35 organizations around the country, 12 Ministries and agencies including Russian Academy of Science

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ESIMO Stakeholders

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ESIMO Information And Application Domain

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ESIMO National Portal - http://portal.esimo.ru

ESIMO National Portal - http://portal.esimo.ru

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Examples:• The observations in the oceans• Hazardous weather• Ports and port pathways

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Location of ships and ice conditions

Location of ships and storms forecast

ESIMO National Portal - http://portal.esimo.ru

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ESIMO National Portal - http://portal.esimo.ru Oil-spill monitoring

Complex Severe weather conditions forecast

Radiation conditions

Storms browserOperational sea level

Eco-zones and environmental

monitoring

How to Get InvolvedVisit and use the ODP web site and portalEstablish a light data provider

implementationEstablish or participate in an existing ODP

node (e.g. SNDM Argentina)Contribute data to a partner IODE supported

system (e.g. OBIS)Contribute to a non-IODE partner system

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Contact UsSergey BelovHead, ODP Partnership Centrebelov@meteo.ru

Tobias SpearsProject Manager, ODPTobias.spears@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Please send requests for support to the ODP Partnership Centre via e-mail at: e2edm@meteo.ru

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Questions?

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LinksSNDM Argentina National ODP Portal:http://portal.mincyt.gob.ar/

IODE Home Page:http://www.iode.org

ODP Web Site:http://www.oceandataportal.org

ODP Global Portal Interface:http://odp.oceandataportal.net/odp/

IODE OceanTeacher Academy:http://classroom.oceanteacher.org/

IODE OceanExpert:http://www.oceanexpert.net/

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