Metadata
Metadata is the information used to described data and ensure that data is understandable and truly useful.
Meta-T Pilot Project
The JCOMM Meta-T pilot project aims to provide an international standards framework for collecting SST and water temperature profile instrument metadata. More information is available here ».
NMDIS (China) hosts the ODAS Metadata Management Center which is responsible for collection, processing and management of ODAS metadata operated by JCOMM Member States, international organizations and cooperative projects. More information on the Ocean Data Acquisition System (ODAS) Metadata web site.
Metadata products
Entering or providing Metadata for Data Buoys:
- Metadata Entry on JCOMMOPS »
- Alternatively, contact the DBCP Technical Coordinator
Viewing metadata
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Network Status Lists:
- List of active platforms (sorted by WMO ID)
- JCOMMOPS database contents: csv | xml - Daily and Monthly