user requirements that articulate the frequency, reliability, and the spatial distribution etc. of data needed, a network design which reflects the users spatial requirements for a particular observational data type quality standards and criteria for the observational data for tiers Metadata Does the NMHS know enough about the observational data to – make effective use of it? Metadata that defines observational data elements, quality and currency is critical to determine to which tier the observational data will contribute and its use by the NMHS and others. The WIGOS Metadata standard provides a comprehensive set of metadata elements and its use is mandatory for data that will be exchanged internationally among WMO Members, and a recommended practice for observational data to be exchanged nationally. The supply and maintenance of metadata is crucial to the ongoing assessment of observation quality by the NMHS. Consideration should be given on how often metadata data needs to be updated by the supplier (e.g. when there are changes and or annually). Consider obtaining metadata for each tier and an assessment of the risks associated with not having metadata. Ensure appropriate storage, access and reporting on metadata and a mechanism for external agencies to submit and update metadata records. Restrictions Can the use the observational data in the way that it – wants? For example, are there any terms of use? Are there any restrictions to Intellectual Property? Some providers of observational data may wish to restrictions on redistribution and/or restrict it to internal use by the NMHS. These observational data can be useful to support NMHS national products, but ideally NMHSs should encourage arrangements that are consistent with Open Data principles and which permit broad sharing and reuse. Key considerations include: standard Open Data Licence or other open source agreement understanding of the NMHS appetite for risk a priority rating on the value of the observational data Implementation Can the NMHS access and manage the observational – data and metadata? Once the and usefulness of the observational data has been determined the next question is its accessibility and the NMHS’s capacity to implement the ingest of observational data and its use. For example: can the data be displayed? And can it be afforded? can the data be delivered securely? can the data be archived and can quality control of the data be implemented? Key information needs may include: the format, volumes and information content of the observational data transmission security
user requirements that articulate the frequency, reliability, and the spatial distribution etc. of data needed, a network design which reflects the users spatial requirements for a particular observational data type quality standards and criteria for the observational data for tiers Metadata – Does the NMHS know enough about the observational data to make effective use of it? Metadata that defines observational data elements, quality and currency is critical to determine to which tier the observational data will contribute and its use by the NMHS and others. The WIGOS Metadata standard provides a comprehensive set of metadata elements and its use is mandatory for data that will be exchanged internationally among WMO Members, and a recommended practice for observational data to be exchanged nationally. The supply and maintenance of metadata is crucial to the ongoing assessment of observation quality by the NMHS. Consideration should be given on how often metadata data needs to be updated by the supplier (e.g. when there are changes and or annually). Consider obtaining metadata for each tier and an assessment of the risks associated with not having metadata. Ensure appropriate storage, access and reporting on metadata and a mechanism for external agencies to submit and update metadata records. Restrictions – Can the use the observational data in the way that it wants? For example, are there any terms of use? Are there any restrictions to Intellectual Property? Some providers of observational data may wish to restrictions on redistribution and/or restrict it to internal use by the NMHS. These observational data can be useful to support NMHS national products, but ideally NMHSs should encourage arrangements that are consistent with Open Data principles and which permit broad sharing and reuse. Key considerations include: standard Open Data Licence or other open source agreement understanding of the NMHS appetite for risk a priority rating on the value of the observational data Implementation – Can the NMHS access and manage the observational data and metadata? Once the and usefulness of the observational data has been determined the next question is its accessibility and the NMHS’s capacity to implement the ingest of observational data and its use. For example: can the data be displayed? And can it be afforded? can the data be delivered securely? can the data be archived and can quality control of the data be implemented? Key information needs may include: the format, volumes and information content of the observational data transmission security
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