- Projects
- Data management
- UK
- UKOA
- BODC's role
BODC's role
BODC is the NERC designated data centre responsible for the management of data sets originating from the UKOA programme. The role of BODC is
- To facilitate the interchange of quality-controlled and documented data sets within the UKOA community.
- To assemble quality-controlled and documented data sets from all cruises into a relational database, so that spatial and temporal links between multiple parameters are maintained.
- To provide advice and assistance (when appropriate) to project scientists in the management, working up and quality assurance of their data.
- To assure the long-term stewardship of data sets arising from the UKOA programme for the future benefit of the wider scientific community.
- To assist the UKOA community in the application of data management best practices during the programme.
