A status assessment of selected data synthesis products for ocean biogeochemistry

• DOI: 10.3389/fmars.2023.1078908
• Publication Date: 2023-04-26T06:24:51Z
• Authors: Nico Lange; Toste Tanhua; Benjamin Pfeil; Hermann W. Bange; Siv K. Lauvset; Marilaure Grégoire; Dorothee C. E. Ba...; Steve D. Jones; Björn Fiedler; Kevin M. O’Brien; Arne Körtzinger
• Keywords: Biogeochemical Cycle; Biogeochemistry

Ocean data synthesis products for specific biogeochemical essential ocean variables have the potential to facilitate today’s usage and comply with Findable Accessible Interoperable Reusable (FAIR) principles. The constitute key outputs from Global Observation System, laying observational foundation information services regarding climate environmental status of ocean. Using Framework Observing (FOO) readiness level concept, we present an evaluation framework products, which enables a systematic assessment each product’s maturity. A new criteria catalog provides assigning scores nine FOO levels. As example, apply four existing products. In descending order these are: Surface CO 2 Atlas (SOCAT); Data Analysis Project (GLODAP); MarinE MethanE NiTrous Oxide (MEMENTO) product Oxygen Database ATlas (GO DAT). Recognizing that importance adequate comprehensive will grow, recommend using this guide activities in their development. Moreover, envision overarching cross-platform FAIR management system sustainably supports individually creates integrated product; short truly comparable entire spectrum.