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Tools for the intrepid Cruise Loader...
Overview of tools and resources available for cruise loaders
Cruise loading is, by its very nature, a collaborative process. As data archivers, we are presented with digital files, and are asked to make them available for a long period of time. Scientists must provide us with background on file- and data-types, quality control criteria, and a variety of other science-specific information. The technological infrastructure available will inform us about the procedures we need to use, and the final format.
In the end, for a cruise-loading project to be successful, everyone must come to the table, and contribute to the long-term digital archive.
Tool |
Description |
SIO |
WHOI |
Filename & Location |
Digital Library Dataflow |
Schematic of the overall cruise loading process |
* |
* |
|
Guide to Cruise Loading |
Overview, along with step-by-step instructions for publishing cruise data |
* |
* |
Plone |
Read It ~ Fix It |
Survey of data types collected, along with information about how to access the file, and how to correct errors. |
X |
Plone |
|
Inventory Report |
Quality Control checklist for each data type. Includes data dependencies, quality control methodology and criteria. |
X |
X | Plone |
Mapping Files |
XML documents used to migrate data through the cruise loading process |
X |
||
Metadata Template File (MTF) |
A skeleton of criteria for complete metadata. Organized in specific sections (blocks). |
* |
* |
|
Controlled Vocabulary (CV) Dictionary |
A collection of allowable terms for specific variables in the metadata template file. The CV Dictionary includes a description of each term. |
* |
* |
KEY
X = institution specific, developed by SIO, WHOI, or both, depending on the column checked
* = project specific, developed collaboratively by SIO and WHOI
Please Note: An Acronym "Dictionary" is also under development! Feel free to add to the file!
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