European Directory of the Ocean-observing System (EDIOS)
Project overview
The objective of the EDIOS project was to construct and implement an ocean observation metadatabase (computerised directory).
The database provides a new tool to search for information on oceanographic measurements made repeatedly, regularly and routinely in European waters. It contains metadata on European observing systems such as
- platforms
- repeat shipborne measurements
- buoys
- remote imagery
EDIOS is now available for public use via the internet.
It benefits operational oceanographers, marine scientists and anyone
involved in oceanographic
research.
The database will be continually updated.
The EDIOS database includes
- geographic coordinates
- parameters measured and frequency of measurement
- information on how to access the data
- technical information on the data collection methods (e.g. instruments, sensors, ships, platforms and nets)
- present applications of the sampled data including derived products
- details of organisations responsible for each instrument or sensor
- links to data holding organisations
EDIOS is an initiative of the European Global Ocean Observing System (EuroGOOS). EuroGOOS was founded in 1994 to further the goals of the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS). In particular, to further the development of operational oceanography in the European sea areas and adjacent oceans. GOOS is an international programme developing a global framework of observations, modelling and analysis of ocean variables to support worldwide ocean services.
EDIOS was by the European Commission under the Framework V Programme (Environment and Sustainable Development).
The EDIOS consortium included scientific and IT professionals from Germany, Greece, France, Norway, Sweden, Italy, The Netherlands and the UK. More details about the consortium are on our EDIOS other links page.
Along with other marine databases, the EDIOS metadatabase will be used and developed further by the EU SeaDataNet (2006 - 2011) project. SeaDataNet is an EU funded project aiming to create and operate a pan-European, marine data management infrastructure, accessible online through a unique portal.
Related EDIOS pages at BODC
| Contents | Other links | |
| BODC’s role | Overview of SeaDataNet |
Related external links
| Official EDIOS project page | The Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) | |
| European Global Ocean Observing System (EuroGOOS) |
