IODE Group of Experts on Technical Aspects of Data Exchange: Eighth Session : NASA Goddard Space Flight Centre Greenbelt, MD, United States of America 13-17 March 2000.

Abstract

During the 8th session of the IODE Group of Experts on Technical Aspects of Data Exchange reviewed the achievements made during the previous inter-sessional period. The Group also adopted a comprehensive workplan and medium-term objectives for GETADE that include: (i) develop End-To-End Data Management framework strategy and appropriate projects, products and services, based on user requirements; (ii) develop IODE Global metadata management system; (iii) develop marine XML as a mechanism to facilitate format and platform independent information, metadata and data exchange; (iv) develop the IODE Resource Kit as a marine data and information management reference tool for scientists and data/information managers; (v) organize integrated national and regional level capacity building projects and programmes, linking equipment, training and operational activities; and (vi) develop a high-quality IODE web presence and IODE Data/Information Management Portal as a mechanism to promote IODE, to reinforce the 'IODE family' principle, and to guide users to marine information, metadata and data sources. Seventeen participants attended the Session.