Convention Topics

A Universal Ontology for Sensor Networks Data

graybeal — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:31:29 -0700

A two layer prototype ontology that utilizes the IEEE Suggested Upper Merged Ontology (SUMO) as a root definition of general concepts and associations and two subontologies: the sensor data sub-ontology and the sensor hierarchy sub-ontology.

Ontology includes a Sensor Hierarchy Ontology that includes many of the same concepts as the MMI Device Ontology facets.

The ontology itself is not yet referenced here.

ABCD: Access to Biological Data Collections

kstocks — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:33:00 -0700

Description

The Access to Biological Collections Data (ABCD) is an XML-based common data specification for biological collection units, including living and preserved specimens, along with field observations that did not produce voucher specimens. As stated on the ABCD website: "The purpose of the ABCD Task Group is to foster accessibility of existing and emerging biological collection data banks at the international level by developing and maintaining a comprehensive and commented schema for biological collection records (ABCD Schema).

Advancing ecological research with Ontologies (a review paper)

kstocks — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 10:00:15 -0700

Joshua S. Madin, Shawn Bowers, Mark P. Schildhauer and Matthew B. Jones. 2008. Advancing ecological research with ontologies. Trends in Ecology and Evolution 23(3): 159-168.

All References at MMI

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 08:02:38 -0800

Searchable list of references for tools, initiatives, and conventions (vocabularies and standards).

All references list at MMI

Animal Behavior Ontology

kwalz — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 17:55:00 -0800

(2011-04-14: Please note, the link at the bottom of the page seems to be no longer valid.

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Arctic Observing Network Data Questionnaire

graybeal — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 11:46:00 -0700

Covers data formats and metadata needs for AON project. Over 20 respondents, 300 sites, 200 parameters,
20 unique sites, 15 real-time teams.
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Autonomous Mission Operations for Sensor Webs Ontology

graybeal — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:46:41 -0700

This group is developing a device ontology to facilitate the development of autonomous mission systems.
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Axis

arko — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 13:41:00 -0800

AXIS allows to create very fast a web service based on SOAP. It provides tools to create from your code WSDLs (Schemas used in web services). Additionally it helps you to deploy the service in a server like Tomcat. In about 1- 3 hours you can a simple service running.

Major problems are with the classpath and having it available outside the firewall (if you are behind one). Make sure that is is properly configured.
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BIDM

arko — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 13:41:00 -0800

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Biodiversity Information Standards (TDWG): Vocabularies and Ontologies

kwalz — Thu, 28 May 2009 20:15:03 -0700

Description

Biodiversity Information Standards (TDWG) is an international not-for-profit group that develops standards and protocols for sharing biodiversity data. They have a detailed collection of vocabularies and ontologies for studies of biological organisms.

Type

Vocabulary/Ontology
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Biological Data Profile for the Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata

swatson — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 13:49:00 -0800

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BOG CTD Bottle Data Field Names

kwalz — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 17:55:00 -0800

Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute's Biological Ocean Group CTD bottle data (up cast), productivity, physical, and chemical data field names.
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BOG CTD Profiling Data Field Names

kwalz — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 17:55:00 -0800

List of field names used for the profiling CTD data set type at MBARI. Describes Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute's Biological Ocean Group samples from the Profiling CTD (down cast), productivity and physical parameters (sensor data). One record for each meter in depth.
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CCDS: Canonical Cruise Data Structure

ngalbraith — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 13:49:00 -0800

SIOExplorer: Overview, initial results and next steps Stephen Miller, John Helly, Marty Africa, Uta Peckman, Deborah Day and Dru Clark

The new SIOExplorer project, which is a collection in the overall NSF-funded National Science Digital Library (www.nsdl.org). The collaborative effort includes researchers at SIO, computer scientists from the San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC), and archivists and librarians from the UCSD Library.
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CF - Climate and Forecast Standard Names

ngalbraith — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:56:00 -0800

Description:

The Climate and Forecast (CF) standard name table specifies the possible values of the standard_name attribute defined by the CF NetCDF standard. The only valid CF standard names are those which appear in the standard name table.

Standard names are maintained by a committee headed by Alison Pammet at BADC. Additions and other updates are discussed on an email list, and archives are available at the web site.

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Climate Science Modelling Language

awoolf — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 13:49:00 -0800
Description The emerging standards of ISO TC211 for earth-related information provide a general framework for broad data interoperability:
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CODAR metadata compliant with FGDC as *.mif

graybeal — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 13:49:00 -0800

The link address is: http://nsdl.sdsc.edu/tools/ERESE_metadata/mif/CODAR.mif

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CODATA - Committee for Data on Science and Technology

graybeal — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 08:39:00 -0800

CODATA is an international organization established by the International Council on Science (ICSU) in 1966. It seeks to advance the use, and the promise, of information technology in scientific communities all over the world, including in nations that have seen limited scientific benefit from information technology so far. It also represents the international scientific community in international forums and summits.
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Content Standards Field Comparison Matrix: HTML

graybeal — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 10:48:00 -0700

The HTML file in the attachment can be downloaded and opened from within your browser, or viewed directly in some browsers.

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Content Standards Field Comparison Matrix: PDF

graybeal — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 10:50:00 -0700

You will need to increase the zoom to read the text in the matrix.
Click here to get the file
Size 225.2 kB - File type application/pdf

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