WP#

Title

Leader

Leader Affiliation

Work Package Description
Within the first 18 months, WP 1 will deliver the basic organisational and technical concepts for a European seas observatory network.
Task a
It will launch and follow up the call for exchange of personal. .It will investigate the requirements for multi-purpose regional observatories generally accessible throughout the network. WP 1 will organize an “All Regions Workshop” including an international panel (It includes preparation of workshop proceedings), will coordinate regional planning groups and participate to case study workshops.
Task b
Regional observatories will be linked through a common data infrastructure based on global standards. For this purpose the topology of present regional observatories will be mapped and strategies will be developed for necessary adaptations and extensions of existing nodes.  The conception of the overall data management comprises data policies, quality controls and evaluation of data (also event triggered), archiving, and publication of data (link to WP 2).
Task c
The premises for sharing facilities will be investigated and existing facilities will be recorded in a common catalogue. A core group will be constituted to manage tests with common schedule and compatible methods.
Task d
Definition of a perennial integration of scientists at European level using data collected by deep sea observatories.
Task e
All activities are modulated by international concepts, programs, and developments. Constructive linkages on the management as on the working level between ESONET and GMES, INSPIRE, IODP, ICDP and the MARS and NEPTUNE projects will ensure interoperability on the international level. Formal agreements will be prepared.

updated September 2007

Deliverable

Delivery date

D-9

Data management plan postponed to December 2007.

D-7

March 2008

D-10

August 2008

Esonet CA