Data management

WP 1 (work package no. 1)

This WP focuses on data management, intercalibration and collation of data. See a presentations describing WP1 - ko8_wp1a.pdf (~100 kb) and ko9_wp1b_gis.pdf (~2100 kb) (The corresponding PowerPoint presentations can be obtained via the BALANCE Secretariat ( ) or from the authors).
The responsible partner is the Geological Survey of Sweden (SGU). Visit: BALANCE Data Portal

Strategic focus

Development of standards and protocols for intercalibration of sectoral data (biology, geology, oceanography).
Setting up a metadatabase portal.

Planned results

Standards for compatibility between sectors and countries.
Intercalibration of survey methodology.
Sharing of data between BSR countries and different sectors to facilitate better use of resources and enhance co-operation.

WP1 - Data management

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