Workshops/National Meeting Recommendations As presented in the Synthesis Report

The Synthesis report contains the recommendations made at each of the workshops grouped by the question they address.

• Question 1 -- Is the DODS data model adequate for datasets to be served in the region, and if not, what additions are required?
• Question 2 -- What are the important interface issues for users in the region?
• Question 3 -- What types of semantic metadata will be required and what semantic metadata standard(s) will be used?
• Question 4 -- What datasets will be served via the system as part of this effort?
• Question 5 -- Is a central regional node required to provide coordination for the region?

• Additional recommendations
  • Archiving Issues
  • Security Issues
  • Inclusion of others
  • Suggestions for Years 2 and 3

The recommendations made at the various workshops included those at made at the National meeting have been combined by general subject area in the following.

Implementation Phase.