MODELING GENERIC OCEANOGRAPHIC DATA OBJECTS IN XML

摘要

The authors define data objects, or bricks, for the ocean-data community based on commonalities across many data types used in ocean environmental research. They then describe a data exchange structure in an XML environment. Many nations have scientific or economic interests in the oceans, making oceanographic research an international endeavor. Such research has a high cost, so a strong incentive exists for collaborative programs, which must be able to exchange data quickly and efficiently. Strong international collaboration is also necessary to ensure that oceanographic observations are preserved and available.