The Role of Long-Term Observatories and Networks for Advancing the Frontiers of Science: Linking Networks and Promoting Scientific Engagement Nationally and Internationally.
The Role of Long-Term Observatories and Networks for Advancing the Frontiers of Science: Linking Networks and Promoting Scientific Engagement Nationally and Internationally.
Previously Published Material: The generic information about NEON has been presented, however, the majority of this talk will focus on opportunities for interoperability specific to Canadian networks and scientific engagement models.
Abstract ID#: 36719
English Abstract:
In an era of ‘Big Data’, linking research networks and observatories through interoperability standards can provide a model for universal access to accurate scientific data and the tools needed to interpret data for informing new scientific discoveries. Building a community, developing discovery and interoperability solutions and supporting the community with tools are some approaches for addressing the increasing availability of and demand for Big Data. This talk will focus on the role of long term networks and observatories for pushing the frontiers of science. The National Ecological Observatory Network is poised to start operations in 2017 to provide a platform for collecting and freely distributing long term ecological data to enable the forecasting of the impacts of climate and land use change and invasive species on ecosystems across the United States. Opportunities for collaborating on national and international interoperability standards and for defining scientific engagement will also be discussed.